Upcoming Events
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Kids After-School Music
A safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Evening Practice for Nervous System Regulation
A gentle evening practice designed to help unwind after the day and reconnect with the body. The session offers space to slow down, release tension, and tune in to the body’s signals.
The practice includes simple mind–body exercises, gentle hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques, and other tools and practices that support nervous system regulation. You will learn practical ways to work with your nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of balance and ease.
Sessions also include brief education about how the nervous system and body function, with optional time for reflection or sharing in a supportive environment.
This practice is open to adults of all ages and levels of physical ability. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Facilitator Bio
Dori Bazgier – trained in psychology (M.A., PhD) and psychotherapy in Poland. She currently works with clients as a Process Work Practitioner. She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training (3Y Yoga) and is currently in the certification process with American Yoga Alliance.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
RESCHEDULED - Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
New Moon Sound Bath + Meditation
The New Moon in Aries - Aries is the first sign in the Zodiac Calendar. It is a cardinal fire sign, a sign on new beginnings, of ideas, of initiation. With the Sun and Moon (and many other planets) in Aries, things might be feeling like they are moving really fast. This is an opportunity for you to slow down. To take a breath, find your footing, clear your mind so that you can continue walking forward with clarity in your vision and intentions for the season ahead.
Join us for meditation to connect with this new moon and take a moment of stillness. Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio
Cassie Luzenski
is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Shamanic Reiki practitioner and sound meditation facilitator (Sonic Institute). With a deep passion for holistic well-being and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is a certified 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, and her studies at the Sonic Institute have further enhanced her understanding in the technology of sound and healing. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing in her own way to be of service, and bring more light and beauty wherever she goes.
Kids After-School Music
A safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
This week’s theme: Exploring beats, words, and melodies
Evening Practice for Nervous System Regulation
A gentle evening practice designed to help unwind after the day and reconnect with the body. The session offers space to slow down, release tension, and tune in to the body’s signals.
The practice includes simple mind–body exercises, gentle hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques, and other tools and practices that support nervous system regulation. You will learn practical ways to work with your nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of balance and ease.
Sessions also include brief education about how the nervous system and body function, with optional time for reflection or sharing in a supportive environment.
This practice is open to adults of all ages and levels of physical ability. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Facilitator Bio
Dori Bazgier – trained in psychology (M.A., PhD) and psychotherapy in Poland. She currently works with clients as a Process Work Practitioner. She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training (3Y Yoga) and is currently in the certification process with American Yoga Alliance.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young…Almost
Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young…Almost
Briz has been one of the most consistent artists on the East Coast music scene for the past 30 years, performing at listening venues, theaters, festivals, house concerts, coffeehouses, clubs, cafes, schools, libraries, and more with his original and classic rock cover performances.
For the last 15 years, Briz has been performing his Neil Young tribute show, “Shakey” at venues around the country. Songs include Cowgirl in the Sand, The Loner, Needle and the Damage Done, Ohio, Heart of Gold, and many more.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
“Imagine it’s 1970 and you’re watching Neil Young perform at The Bitter End in the Village, The Cellar Door in Georgetown or at Massey Hall in Toronto sometime in ‘71.”
In addition to the music, Briz includes narratives about the songs and a “Journey Through the Past of Neil’s amazing career.
And of course, there will be plenty of flannel.
Heart of Gold
Needle and the Damage Done
Website: https://brizartandmusic.com/briz-shakey.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brizsongs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brizartandmusic
Kids After-School Music
A safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
This week’s theme: Exploring beats, words, and melodies
Evening Practice for Nervous System Regulation
A gentle evening practice designed to help unwind after the day and reconnect with the body. The session offers space to slow down, release tension, and tune in to the body’s signals.
The practice includes simple mind–body exercises, gentle hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques, and other tools and practices that support nervous system regulation. You will learn practical ways to work with your nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of balance and ease.
Sessions also include brief education about how the nervous system and body function, with optional time for reflection or sharing in a supportive environment.
This practice is open to adults of all ages and levels of physical ability. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Facilitator Bio
Dori Bazgier – trained in psychology (M.A., PhD) and psychotherapy in Poland. She currently works with clients as a Process Work Practitioner. She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training (3Y Yoga) and is currently in the certification process with American Yoga Alliance.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Coalition of Forward-Facing Ellenville @ Juniper
OUR MISSION
The Coalition Of Forward Facing Ellenville (C.O.F.F.E.) is a community based non-profit organization that works with volunteers to uplift the Ellenville community and support social service partnerships, cultural arts programming, mentorships in conjunction with the Ellenville Central School, and producing real-life solutions for legacy challenges of the area.
COFFE's key goal is to facilitate the integration of incoming residents in Ellenville and surrounding areas with the existing community so it can prosper from a new wave of energy whilst still maintaining its unique character.
Join our monthly membership meeting to hear guest speakers share about current COFFE initiatives, and Ellenville events and projects. A great way to network with other artists, business owners and thought leaders. Introduce your own project to our wide range of members and volunteers.
Grow ToGather Community Garden
On May 24, 2026, from 10am to 6pm, the grounds of Ellenville SDA Church will become a community garden — not just for one day, but as the first act of building something that lasts.
Grow ToGather is a collaboration between Juniper, Flowering Sun Ecology Center, and the Ellenville SDA Church community. We''re building raised beds, planting seeds, setting in baby trees, and laying the groundwork — literally — for a neighborhood growing space rooted in shared stewardship.
Brother Jax Live at the Juniper
"Brother Jax is carving his own path with raw, honest songwriting and genre-blurring sounds that pull you in from the first note."
-Radio Woodstock
In this performance, Jax will be performing a number of varied musical traditions and themes - as he performs songs from his latest record "End Times" and other compositions.
Listen to his music here.
About the Artist
Brother Jax is a singer + multi-instrumentalist based in Kerhonkson, NY. Through his music, Jax seeks to express the delightful and ruinous longing of the human heart.
Coalition of Forward-Facing Ellenville @ Juniper
OUR MISSION
The Coalition Of Forward Facing Ellenville (C.O.F.F.E.) is a community based non-profit organization that works with volunteers to uplift the Ellenville community and support social service partnerships, cultural arts programming, mentorships in conjunction with the Ellenville Central School, and producing real-life solutions for legacy challenges of the area.
COFFE's key goal is to facilitate the integration of incoming residents in Ellenville and surrounding areas with the existing community so it can prosper from a new wave of energy whilst still maintaining its unique character.
Join our monthly membership meeting to hear guest speakers share about current COFFE initiatives, and Ellenville events and projects. A great way to network with other artists, business owners and thought leaders. Introduce your own project to our wide range of members and volunteers.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Coalition of Forward-Facing Ellenville x Juniper
OUR MISSION
The Coalition Of Forward Facing Ellenville (C.O.F.F.E.) is a community based non-profit organization that works with volunteers to uplift the Ellenville community and support social service partnerships, cultural arts programming, mentorships in conjunction with the Ellenville Central School, and producing real-life solutions for legacy challenges of the area.
COFFE's key goal is to facilitate the integration of incoming residents in Ellenville and surrounding areas with the existing community so it can prosper from a new wave of energy whilst still maintaining its unique character.
Join our monthly membership meeting to hear guest speakers share about current COFFE initiatives, and Ellenville events and projects. A great way to network with other artists, business owners and thought leaders. Introduce your own project to our wide range of members and volunteers.
Evening Practice for Nervous System Regulation
A gentle evening practice designed to help unwind after the day and reconnect with the body. The session offers space to slow down, release tension, and tune in to the body’s signals.
The practice includes simple mind–body exercises, gentle hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques, and other tools and practices that support nervous system regulation. You will learn practical ways to work with your nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of balance and ease.
Sessions also include brief education about how the nervous system and body function, with optional time for reflection or sharing in a supportive environment.
This practice is open to adults of all ages and levels of physical ability. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Facilitator Bio
Dori Bazgier – trained in psychology (M.A., PhD) and psychotherapy in Poland. She currently works with clients as a Process Work Practitioner. She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training (3Y Yoga) and is currently in the certification process with American Yoga Alliance.
Kids After-School Music
A safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
This week’s theme: Exploring beats, words, and melodies
The Arts and Wellbeing Gathering
The Arts and Wellbeing Gathering is a monthly event that moves to different locations by design. We are a consortium of artists and healing arts practitioners working and playing together to discover ways of integrating the arts into wellness and healing practices and healing and wellness practices into art-making and creativity.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Katie Down is a co-curator of the Arts and Wellbeing Gathering. She's been active in the sound and music scene in the Hudson Valley for years and provides space for workshops and concerts at her barn in Marlboro. Katie is a licensed creative arts therapist, somatic psychotherapist and trauma specialist and is in private practice. Katie is also a theatre artist, clown, singer, and multi-instrumentalist.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
POSTPONED! Firefly Theater Troop
ages 7-12UPDATE March 30th 3:00PM - This event is postponed - please stay tuned for updates regarding rescheduling of this class.
Give your child the chance to grow and glow on and off the stage. We are offering a supportive space for teens and middle schoolers from ages 7-12 to explore acting, dance, writing, and performance in a beautiful, inclusive setting. Whether they're stepping into the spotlight for the first time or preparing for conservatory training, our program meets them where they are- and helps them shine.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio
Rachel is a Brooklyn and Hudson Valley Artist. She has been practicing theatre for nearly 30 years now and just hailed from working for eight years with the Broadway show Fuerza Bruta. She has written, produced and directed. And has worked with several different Children's theatre groups. Rachel also writes for the Shawangunk Journal and very much enjoys rock climbing. She is thankful to Juniper for the loveliest space to make magic happen.
Music for the Soul with Adrian DiMatteo
“Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time.” —Jean-Michelle Basquiat
Adrian DiMatteo is a guitarist, vocalist, flautist and multi-instrumentalist whose music combines virtuosic skill with deep spirituality. After earning his degree in jazz guitar performance from the Eastman School of Music, Adrian trained with Peruvian flutes and sacred music traditions from around the world. His vast repertoire of original, ancestral and traditional folk songs take listeners on a journey across time, culture and dimensions of the heart.
To date, Adrian has released four studio albums of original music, spanning from blues and singer–songwriter to instrumental sound meditation. His latest work, “Hall of Mirrors,” features 13 musicians from 4 countries performing songs in 3 languages on over 30 live instruments.
Join us for an intimate performance that speaks to the mystery of life and the human soul.
Photo Credit: Rainer Hosch 2025
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Sound Bath
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Together, we will explore how and why sound and music can be powerful for healing and meditation. Our session will include a sound bath as well as an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
Firefly Theater Troop
ages 7-12Give your child the chance to grow and glow on and off the stage. We are offering a supportive space for teens and middle schoolers from ages 7-12 to explore acting, dance, writing, and performance in a beautiful, inclusive setting. Whether they're stepping into the spotlight for the first time or preparing for conservatory training, our program meets them where they are- and helps them shine.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio
Rachel is a Brooklyn and Hudson Valley Artist. She has been practicing theatre for nearly 30 years now and just hailed from working for eight years with the Broadway show Fuerza Bruta. She has written, produced and directed. And has worked with several different Children's theatre groups. Rachel also writes for the Shawangunk Journal and very much enjoys rock climbing. She is thankful to Juniper for the loveliest space to make magic happen.
Kids’ Sing-along! *
All Ages WelcomeJoin us for a fun and inspiring interactive Sing-along with instruments and songs for kids of all ages. Connect with music as a vital activity for learning and bonding. Join us for new and familiar songs with guitars, flute, percussion, piano and more!
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” —Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
