Dear Friends,
The sun has reached it’s zenith with the passing of June 21st, the first day of summer, the longest day of the year.  I spent some time yesterday at Trinity Square Park where the Toronto Public Labyrinth network was hosting their solstice walk.  Just recently, Michael Franklin, Krystina Lewicki and myself finished recording four new and unique soundscapes that can be downloaded from the network site to use while walking the labyrinth.  You can have a listen at:  www.labyrinthnetwork.ca

With everyone’s busy summer schedules I wanted to make you aware of some meaningful and also sumptuous events taking place.  Whether you want to get involved with sending good energy to the G20 leaders here in Toronto this weekend at the Human Summit this Sunday, exploring your inner visionary at a two day retreat at Southampton Art School, enjoying the exotic dance of Inanna - the Sumerian goddess of love, Exploring your Singing Voice at the TAC summer series or getting ready to join the Wise Woman’s Weekend retreat this Sept – I’m sure there’s a little something for everyone’s palate in this summer newsletter! 
Sending good vibrations your way,
am

Sunday, June 27th 
The Human Summit
A Global Meditation to Reclaim the True Value of Human Existence
A mass meditation will be held in Toronto, Canada and in cities around the globe to coincide with the Toronto G20 Summit.  This event is being spear-headed by The Human Summit:  www.humansummit.com  The Human Summit was born out of the desire to have a civil engagement response to the G-20 Summit in Toronto that is both spiritually and politically conscious. As world leaders meet in Toronto to discuss the future of the global economy, there will be many voices clamoring for attention. Some of these voices will originate in chaos and fear and result in protests and civil disobedience. This meditation will offer a peaceful, non-violent alternative for conscious civil engagement to the residents and visitors to Toronto during the G-20 Summit.

Among those supporting and performing at the Summit are:  Voice3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Lisa Hartt-Spillane, Hazel Walker as well as Michael Franklin, Kathleen Gillis, Greg Dean, Lucie Brisson, Dolphin, Emilio Zarris, Deidrey Francois, The World Drum!,  The Center for Spiritual Living, Absolute Groove, plus many more!
Where:  Woodbine Park (Coxwell and Lakeshore Blvd East.  When:  11:00am to 3:00pm.  Includes a variety of Vendors.  For more information please check the Human Summit website. 

Wednesday, July 7th & August 4th
Sonica  Sonica: Music as Medicine
A circle where singing and sounding serve the soul.
Sonica offers an improvisational context for healing soundscapes.
All levels of musical ability are welcome.
219 St. Clair West  7:30 p.m. sharp.  $20
Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

Saturday, & Sunday, August 7th & 8th 
Exploring the Visionary Within – a Two Day Workshop
Southampton Art School
With Ann-Marie Boudreau.  Explore your visionary within through the use of the seven charkas, archetypal images, soundwork, voicework, mandala meditation, movement, tantric energy and the breath.  This work is supportive of those who would like to dive deeply within to bring their inner visions to the surface and further into focus.

Combining a variety of creative tools this exploratory workshop also touches on soundwork which utilizes an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen our life experience; voicework as a personal intent including an exploration of improvised vocalization and ‘vocables’, made up words in the moment; intentional sounding with voice and world instruments intended to bring the sounders into a heart-centered space along with those listening and ‘receiving sound’; being embodied through movement guided from the inside-out, being present to our breath…our life-energy and opening further to the enjoyment of all our senses through a ‘massage of the senses’.  No prior musical skills required. *Please wear comfortable clothing as movement is involved.  Bring along a yoga mat as there will be floor work and a bottle of water.
Time:  9:00am to 4:00pm Sat/Sun, Cost:  $140.00  For more information contact Sharon Barfoot at the Southampton Art School Telephone: (519) 797-5068  Toll Free: 1-800-806-8838or see their website:  www.theartschool.org  

Saturday, August 7th
A Sound Journey Experience – a one evening event
Southampton Art School
Recline and relax for 90 minutes while being surrounded by a rich blanket of sound and the soulful vocals of Ann-Marie Boudreau while instruments from traditions around the globe are played around and over you.  Melodic, sometimes dissonant, the sound journey is created utilizing an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen the experience. Some have considered this live-surround-sound journey as a deep meditation and others a sound massage or a visioning experience. *Bring along a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and water for your comfort.  Time:  7:00 to 9:00pm, Cost:  $35.00  For more information contact Sharon Barfoot at the Southampton Art School Telephone: (519) 797-5068  Toll Free: 1-800-806-8838or see their website:  www.theartschool.org  

Friday, August 13th
Inanna – The Sumerian Goddess of Love
Joanne Camilleri’s Bellydance Company will premiere “Inanna” at Vivace Studios this summer!  Inanna, the goddess of love, journeys deep into the underworld to visit her dark sister Ereshkigal.  Journey with this exotic goddess as she makes her descent! 
Please mark your calendars and join us for a Sneak Peak of this new workshop production.  Original musical compositions by Chris Hall and storytelling by Ann-Marie Boudreau.  Doors open at 8:00pm, Show begins at 8:30pm.  Seating is limited so you much RSVP to hold your spot.  Please email info@vivacestudios.ca to reserve your seats.  A light reception will follow the workshop and we encourage feedback for a future full scale production!  Tickets are PWYC with a suggested donation of $10.00. 

Wednesday, August 18th 
Exploring Your Singing Voice
Long before there were instruments, we expressed ourselves with our first instrument, the human voice. Sometimes in youth we were not allowed to use our voice shutting down this gift of creative expression. In this experiential session, you will be encouraged to discover your natural singing voice in a gentle, playful and creative manner. We will explore improvisational vocalizing, vocables (made-up words that are sung) and melodic patterns. Ann-Marie will play a variety of exotic musical instruments used in vocal traditions from around the globe. Join her as she weaves together her wonderful vocal and musical skills creating a magical workshop of vocal exploration. No musical experience is required but don’t forget to bring your inner child.
With: Ann Marie Boudreau, Musician, Improvisational Vocalist and Soundwork Practitioner, Time: 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Where:  Transformational Arts College, 3300 Yonge Street, Toronto, Fee: $35.00 +GST/HST To register call the Transformational Arts College at: 416-484-0454 Website:  www.transformationalarts.com

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 10th, 11th & 12th 
Wise Woman’s Weekend
The Wise Woman Weekend is a yearly event focused on the “whole woman” - body, mind and spirit. It’s all about Wise Women sharing with other Wise Women. In today’s busy world it’s important to make time to nourish and nurture ourselves. This retreat is just one way that Wise Woman Events asks women to make time for themselves, be present in the “now”, and explore the truths and possibilities of our uniqueness. 
Ann-Marie Boudreau will be there with her Voice3 colleagues Lisa Hartt-Spillane and Hazel Walker to help participants explore their voice and step into a Sound Journey!  Ann-Marie will also be including her tantra workshop “Journey of the Senses”! 
For your own copy of the brochure and flyer please contact Elizabeth Runciman at: wisewomanevents@hotmail.com