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Musical Notes in Sonoma County Artists’ Showcase Concert

SONOMA COUNTY, CA. ~ MUSICAL SANCTUARY Artists’ Showcase Concert pre- sented by A Miracle Production [AMP] which produces and promotes concerts, festivals and events cusing

fo- on

economic and environ-

mental sustainability. The inau- gural event débuts on October 25 at Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art & Politics features a line-up of local, talented artists. The creative artists gracing the stage are ODELL, Guthrie Gal- ileo, Ova Nova, The Linda Fer- ro Trio, The Howlin’ Tramps and DJ Loisaida.

The concept for MUSICAL SANCTUARY is to show- case some of the unique talent based in Sonoma County. Mix- ing musical genres in the artist line-up offers a smorgasbord of songs for the audience. The musical banquet features

the four piece band ODELL, whose “Soulful vocals come together with funky, smooth keyboard melodies while slick beats chase the groove out

Santa Rosa, Ca. ~ Traditional- ly, October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many fundraising en- deavors to find “the cure,” but very little information on pre- venting breast cancer. Most women think the only

defense against breast cancer is an annual mammogram and physical breast exam. They are unaware of other breast screen- ing options or breast wellness tools. Although mammography is currently the most widely- known breast screening, there is increasing controversy about radiation and breast compres- sion, and many women have started exploring other options. One of those is breast ultra- sounds, also called sonograms. It can locate a suspicious mass and uses sound-waves instead

from the chocolatey center of your soul.” Solo artist, Guthrie Galileo entices the palate with his blend of “alternative R & B music that is derived from an eclectic

blend

of influences and a desire to express the realities of hu- man experi- ence.”

Ova Nova is “a stylishly smooth, yet gritty cello and violin duo that infuses thump- ing

beats with celestial

monies” to awaken senses.

electronic har- the

(See

photo). The Linda Ferro Trio is instru- mentally com- prised of keyboards, percussion and saxophone. “In addition to Linda’s original songs and cover tunes in the Blues, Rock and Funky Pop genres, the trio also plays some light Jazz and strong Latin rhythms” to satiate

of radiation and compression. Another more recent technol-

ogy, thermography, is quickly becoming a popular choice among women seeking safe, preventive screenings. Using infrared technology (a picture of body heat) to determine a woman’s breast cancer risk level, it offers a “color report card” describing her current breast health.

While mammograms and ul- trasounds can only detect mass- es that are already present, ther- mography can find unhealthy breast conditions before a mass forms, while a woman still has a chance to intervene.

This

technology is 100% safe, ra- diation-free, compression-free, and approved by the FDA as an adjunctive screening.

In addition to encouraging 30 • October 2014 • UPBEAT TIMES by Shekeyna Black

the audience’s diverse tastes. Dynamic duo, The How-

Shekeyna@AMiracleProductionAMP.com musical journey.

lin’ Tramps highlights Shelby Smith on a modified drum kit while she plays bass and sings

The long-term goal is for A Miracle Production [AMP] to produce and promote an ongo- ing MUSICAL SANCTUARY concert series. Please consider donating to this project via Go- fundme.com/Mu- sicalSanctuary to help support this live musical event. Funds raised will cover the hard- costs associated with producing and promoting this show. $10 Ad- vanced Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets. Addition- ally, fans can pur- chase a Donation Ticket and it will be placed in Will Call as a gift of

lead while accompanied by

guitar and vocals. DJ Loisaida from UnderGround Un-Limited rounds out the evening by play- ing non-stop music between sets to keep the creative energy flowing during the panoramic

Let’s Make October “Breast Wellness Month!”

women to utilize safer breast screening options, preventive doctors and practitioners have discovered breast wellness tools that can enhance breast health. Here are a few of the most effective:

• Practice self-care and healthy stress management. Chronic daily stress and little self-care are two of the most common characteristics found in breast cancer patients. • Encourage lymphatic circula- tion. Avoid wearing underwire or constrictive bras and prac- tice lymphatic breast massage. • Choose a healthy whole foods diet, abundant in leafy green vegetables; limit coffee, sugar, alcohol and environmental tox- ins. The national breast cancer rate is currently 1 in 8 women,

music for someone who may not be able to afford the price of admission. Your help in sharing the information about the MU- SICAL SANCTUARY Artists’ Showcase Concert is appreciated.

greatly by Renee & and Jen of TCSC

but those who commit them- selves to safer breast screen- ings and the use of breast well- ness tools, have experienced breast cancer rates as low as 1 in 75!

There are better ways to

take care of your breasts! Let’s make October about prevention ~ after all, isn’t that really the best cure?

The Thermography Center of Sonoma County performs breast thermal imaging in

Santa Rosa, Napa and Ukiah. A responsive and supportive resource center, they focus on breast education, empower- ment and wellness.

www.thermography-sc.com, info@thermography-sc.com, Phone: 707-655-5880

TOLAY FALL FESTIVAL

Sonoma County, Ca. ~ Vol- unteers can help lead crafts, games and hay rides at Tolay Lake Regional Park. Sonoma County Regional Parks is seek- ing volunteers for the annual Tolay Fall Festival at Tolay Lake Regional Park in mid- October. Volunteers are needed to help with heritage crafts, games, wildlife exhibits, hay rides, pumpkin patch visits and other aspects of this event in the hills southeast of Petaluma. The 2014 Fall Festival runs for nine days from Oct. 9-19, with volunteers especially needed on weekdays when hundreds of school children visit. Potential volunteers are asked to attend one of several upcoming orien- tations at Regional Parks’ Santa Rosa office and may sign up for specific shifts at that time. Orientations are scheduled for Sept. 25, 28 and 30 and Oct. 4. Reservations

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

are required

and can be made by contact- ing Volunteer Coordinator John Ryan at (707) 565-3356 or john.ryan@sonoma-county. org. (Last year’s volunteers do not need to attend orientation.) All volunteers will receive a parking pass, a Fall Festival T- shirt, and lunch on the day of their shift. The Tolay Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration connect- ing visitors with the beauty and history of this special park through activities that are low- key, hands-on, and educational by design. The public is invited to attend on the weekends of Oct. 11-12 and 18-19. (School groups will attend on the week- days of Oct. 9-10 and 15-17.) For more information about the Fall Festival or Tolay Lake Re- gional Park, visit sonomacoun- typarks.org.

The face is more honest than the mouth will ever be. ~Daphne Orebaugh

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