NEW MOON CEREMONY
at CoSM

December 1, 7:30 - 11 pm

Starting December 1st, the New Moon, a time for setting intentions, will be celebrated at CoSM with meditation and creative manifesting.

The ceremony will be led by Alex and Allyson Grey.

Click the invitation on the right for more iformation.

THOTH
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Sat. Dec. 3rd
8pm - 10 pm
$15.00

Chapel of Sacred Mirrors proudly presents Thoth!

The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors will host Thoth, the enchanting one-man opera and the subject of an Academy Award winning documentary.  Eclectic and eccentric, Thoth's musical "prayformances" draw from many traditions and myths.   A classically trained vocalist and violinist, a composer, a dancer, Thoth has performed around the globe.

Clad in ornate gold lojncloth, chains, boots and headdress, Thoth intends to heal humanity through his "prayformances."  Thoth sings in a language from the mythical land of his own creation, Festad.  His energetic performances string together the energy of Jimi Hendricks and Beethoven.

For more than five years, Thoth has been "prayforming" his solopera, "The Herma: The Life and Land of Nular-in," daily at the Trefoil Arch, and at the Bethesda Terrace Arcade in New York's Central Park.  In addition, he has prayformed his soloperas in Sweden, Canada, Portugal, Spain, and in the Netherlands.

Thoth continues his study of Theosophy, eating raw food and writing Encyclopedia of the Festad.

Draw chakras, nadis and auras with Alex Grey. Participants will draw the body with particular emphasis on each chakra, attuning sensitivity to the subtle body.  A brief power point presentation will introduce the workshop.  Expect a live model and music.

Participants should bring art materials:

Drawing pencils, eraser, sharpener
Colored pencils, pastels, or watercolors
Drawing or watercolor paper -- around 11" x 14"

Optional: drawing board or/and portable easel

Saturday, December 10 at 4pm.

Join Alex as he walks through the gallery with visitors and talks about the artwork and the Chapel space.

$5 donation will be requested at the door

(you are listening to samples from Himalayan Voices)

A CELTIC WINTER FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 10th
7:30pm on into the night. $20

Chapel of Sacred Mirrors hosts a Celtic Winter Festival!

Join CoSM for a Celtic Winter Extravaganza! This special night will showcase an abundance of talent, ranging from live music and Irish Step Dancing to arts and crafts workshops and Irish Storytelling. CoSM will also be screening the film "The Secret of Roan Inish" and serving delicious desserts and Irish tea.

Kicking off the festivities will be a lively musical performance by the CELESTE RAY ENSEMBLE infusing jazz and world music, updating a traditional Irish sound. The Celeste Ray Ensemble features Celeste Ray, a vocalist/psaltery player who has performed with musical talents Chick Corea, Weather Report, and folk legend Pete Seeger. Also featured are musical talents James Gilchrist on guitar, Eric Mauriello on bass and keyboards, Josh Sinton on flutes and pennywhistle, and Andrew Potenza, percussionist.

As part of the musical program Irish Step dancer Amanda Vorheis will perform, blending Irish tradition with contemporary movement.

Entertaining next with her Grammy award nominated poetry and Irish storytelling is Imelda O'Reilly, who has performed with fellow Irish cultural icons Sinead O'Conner and Van Morisson.

Following the poetry will be the haunting and beautiful songs of the folk/rock/world band BLUE KNIGHT, performed by James Gilchrist on acoustic guitar/vocals, Eric Mauriello on bass, Andrew Potenza on percussion, Celeste Ray on psaltery, and Debbi Adelman and Julie Sherwood, vocalists.

Opportunities to participate in the evening's festivities include workshops in creating Celtic Paper Christmas ornaments led by Sophia Skeans and Anne Hourigan, and the Sacred Geometry of Celtic Knots, led by John Lloyd, Zachariah Gregory, and Sharon Fulcher.

The film, to be screened at 11pm, is "The Secret of Roan Inish," a magical fable from writer-director John Sayles; truly an Irish legend for children, teenagers, and adults.

Tea and desserts will be served!

DECEMBER FULL MOON AT CoSM:
Thursday, December 15
Time: Doors open at 7pm
Prayer: 7:30-9:30pm
Drumming and Dancing from 9:30pm until midnight

CoSM: THE MOVIE
A film by Nick Krasnic

Public Screening at CoSM
Friday December 16th 7:30 pm
Saturday December 17th 6:30 pm

CoSM: The Movie is a cinematic tour of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, home to the outstanding works of art by Alex Grey, one of this century's great master painters, one of the most significant artists of our time.

Experience Grey's unique artwork as he guides you through devotional portrayals of the universal human journey with birth, death, love, social responsibility, and enlightenment as the unfolding iconic narrative.

By fusing the power of music with Grey's insight in a detailed examination of the artwork, filmmaker, Nick Krasnic brings the viewer into the heart of inspiration that is the essence of this contemporary sacred space.

CoSM: The Movie is a portal into Alex Grey's paintings, pointing to a hopeful future with limitless possibilities,  serving as a catalyst for personal and community empowerment.

Join Alex Grey and filmmaker Nick Krasnic for this unique opportunity to view and discuss CoSM: The Movie at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors surrounded by the artwork presented in the upcoming feature film!