Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Related reading
synchronously with workinng on this liturgy, I read the novel "Crescent" by Diana Abu-Jaber. The Eye Goddess, to whom Aaron referred, hovers over this story set in Los Angeles and Iraq as an unidentified presence. One of the characters is a photographer, who captures images without permission. Themes include the feeling of being watched, the art and science of surveillance, and the eveil eye. I loved this profoundly moving book.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
seeing past confusion
Deena and I were talking about the incredible confusion there is about just finding a space to do the Goddess Fest this year. Every place we have tried to rent, there are obstacles.
It is so blatant that we decided there must be a message here regarding the theme of the liturgy! How are all these obstacles related to Opening the Eye of Vision? Perhaps we are learning to look beyond the petty details to the big picture? How to choose among several options that all equally have advantages and disadvantages - how to decide which of many factors are important? How to not go crazy about the details, yet also take responsibility for them?
It is so blatant that we decided there must be a message here regarding the theme of the liturgy! How are all these obstacles related to Opening the Eye of Vision? Perhaps we are learning to look beyond the petty details to the big picture? How to choose among several options that all equally have advantages and disadvantages - how to decide which of many factors are important? How to not go crazy about the details, yet also take responsibility for them?
findings on Holiday Inn Skokie...
thank you to Joan for checking this out:
I believe 800 sq ft is the size of Ridgeville room at Best Western? The larger room 1500 sq ft would be $850. The least expensive room is 800 square feet (which I think is smaller than the ones at the Best Western). It would be $500 to rent from 8 AM - 7 PM on Sept. 20. If we were going to have the hotel cater food and beverage in this room, the total cost would be $1000. For that price, they would give us breakfast and lunch, if we wanted. For a room 1500 square feet - which I think would be closer to what we have had previously - the cost would be $850 for only renting, or $1800 with food and beverage service.
I believe 800 sq ft is the size of Ridgeville room at Best Western? The larger room 1500 sq ft would be $850. The least expensive room is 800 square feet (which I think is smaller than the ones at the Best Western). It would be $500 to rent from 8 AM - 7 PM on Sept. 20. If we were going to have the hotel cater food and beverage in this room, the total cost would be $1000. For that price, they would give us breakfast and lunch, if we wanted. For a room 1500 square feet - which I think would be closer to what we have had previously - the cost would be $850 for only renting, or $1800 with food and beverage service.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
more [possible venues to call...
American Indian Center
www.aic-chicago.org
1630 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5871
and
VFW halls...
Pvt. Geo. Harles Post Chicago, IL 60640(773) 973-1907
West End Post 3120 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60641(773) 286-9755
Gen. Lloyd Wheaton Post 6561 N Lakewood AveChicago, IL 60626(773) 742-4367
Skokie Valley Post 7401 Lincoln AveSkokie, IL 60076(847) 673-9781
Chicago Blackhawk Post 1344 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60622
Roy W. Nelson Post 4235 W 47thChicago, IL 60634(773) 254-1739
Indian Portage Post 6348 Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60610(773) 774-4025
Logan-Avondale Post 3007 N Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60610(773) 463-6748
Tech. Sergeant William Snell Post 8516 N Drake Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Park Ridge Post VFW Post 357910 W Higgins RdPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 825-4588
Mont Clare-Leyden Post 6940 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60707
Amos Jay Cummings Post 5830 W Roscoe StChicago, IL 60680
Greater Chicago Moose Post 4341 N Kenneth AveChicago, IL 60680
Armed Forces Post 6915 W Grand Chicago, IL 60680(773) 385-8269
New Trier Post PO Box 59Winnetka, IL 60093(847) 446-1421
www.aic-chicago.org
1630 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5871
and
VFW halls...
Pvt. Geo. Harles Post Chicago, IL 60640(773) 973-1907
West End Post 3120 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60641(773) 286-9755
Gen. Lloyd Wheaton Post 6561 N Lakewood AveChicago, IL 60626(773) 742-4367
Skokie Valley Post 7401 Lincoln AveSkokie, IL 60076(847) 673-9781
Chicago Blackhawk Post 1344 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60622
Roy W. Nelson Post 4235 W 47thChicago, IL 60634(773) 254-1739
Indian Portage Post 6348 Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60610(773) 774-4025
Logan-Avondale Post 3007 N Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60610(773) 463-6748
Tech. Sergeant William Snell Post 8516 N Drake Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Park Ridge Post VFW Post 357910 W Higgins RdPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 825-4588
Mont Clare-Leyden Post 6940 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60707
Amos Jay Cummings Post 5830 W Roscoe StChicago, IL 60680
Greater Chicago Moose Post 4341 N Kenneth AveChicago, IL 60680
Armed Forces Post 6915 W Grand Chicago, IL 60680(773) 385-8269
New Trier Post PO Box 59Winnetka, IL 60093(847) 446-1421
possible venue: Lake Street Church
http://www.lakestreet.org/
"Lake Street Church is a liberal and progressive, welcoming and affirming church. We look to the wisdom of Christianity and other religions to connect us in our diversity.."
607 Lake StreetEvanston, IL 60201
Ph: (847) 864-2181Fax: (847) 864-3376
"Lake Street Church is a liberal and progressive, welcoming and affirming church. We look to the wisdom of Christianity and other religions to connect us in our diversity.."
607 Lake StreetEvanston, IL 60201
Ph: (847) 864-2181Fax: (847) 864-3376
Possible venue: Cenacle
Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center
513 Fullerton Parkway,
Chicago, IL 60614(773) 528-6300
many thanks to Joan for thinking of this possibility. I remmember going here with Mom when I was a kid. The vibes are amazing, I felt as if I were in a paradise. Hope it works out for us to be there!
prices: http://www.cenaclesisters.org/uploads/Pricing%20info%20-%202008.pdf
we need a minimum of 700 sq ft, and something more like 1,000 dq ft.
but at these prices, we might be able to afford one room for the presentations, and a break-out room for the vendors.
visit www.cenaclesisters.org for background.
"Located four blocks from Lake Michigan in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center hosts non-profit groups of diverse faiths, cultures, interests and backgrounds The Cenacle can accommodate 80 overnight guests"
(which might be a boon to our out-of-town FOI members)
" chapel and courtyard provide space for prayer and reflection. We offer full food service, wireless internet access, a business center, on-site parking and easy access to public transportation and the airports, ....The word “Cenacle” refers to the upper room where Jesus and his friends gathered for their last meal together, as well as to the place where Mary and the disciples awaited the coming of the Spirit on the first Pentecost.".
....the theme of sacred fire appearing over the head, as it did at the first Pentecost, is certainly synchronous with fire appearing over the head of Brigid in the form of the Lucia wreath, the sacred flame over St. Brigid's head, the awakening of the 3rd eye, the spitting of the Uraeus, and the fiery manifestation of the Eleusinian goddesses in the telesterion.
513 Fullerton Parkway,
Chicago, IL 60614(773) 528-6300
many thanks to Joan for thinking of this possibility. I remmember going here with Mom when I was a kid. The vibes are amazing, I felt as if I were in a paradise. Hope it works out for us to be there!
prices: http://www.cenaclesisters.org/uploads/Pricing%20info%20-%202008.pdf
we need a minimum of 700 sq ft, and something more like 1,000 dq ft.
but at these prices, we might be able to afford one room for the presentations, and a break-out room for the vendors.
visit www.cenaclesisters.org for background.
"Located four blocks from Lake Michigan in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center hosts non-profit groups of diverse faiths, cultures, interests and backgrounds The Cenacle can accommodate 80 overnight guests"
(which might be a boon to our out-of-town FOI members)
" chapel and courtyard provide space for prayer and reflection. We offer full food service, wireless internet access, a business center, on-site parking and easy access to public transportation and the airports, ....The word “Cenacle” refers to the upper room where Jesus and his friends gathered for their last meal together, as well as to the place where Mary and the disciples awaited the coming of the Spirit on the first Pentecost.".
....the theme of sacred fire appearing over the head, as it did at the first Pentecost, is certainly synchronous with fire appearing over the head of Brigid in the form of the Lucia wreath, the sacred flame over St. Brigid's head, the awakening of the 3rd eye, the spitting of the Uraeus, and the fiery manifestation of the Eleusinian goddesses in the telesterion.
Friday, April 25, 2008
square footage requirements
the Ridgeville Room was 720 sq ft, and the section of ballroom was 1,200 sq ft.
any space we look for needs to be between those dimensions....about 1,000 sq ft would do it.
the Ridgeville was fine as long as there were not many long tables. The ballroom section was able to accommodate the tables we had last year....6-8 tables?
any space we look for needs to be between those dimensions....about 1,000 sq ft would do it.
the Ridgeville was fine as long as there were not many long tables. The ballroom section was able to accommodate the tables we had last year....6-8 tables?
no more Best Western, unless...
...unless we eat lunch and AM / PM coffee breaks outside the building. ...or unless they cater it for far more than we can afford. It seems like a no-win situation! Something about the hotel being unionized, and liability for everything that happens in the hotel no matter how minor. It uis possible we have had our last gathering there, unless everyone is OK with those rules...i.e. nothing except water, and all breaks and meals outside.
venues under consideration...
Adidam Chicago Spiritual Center & Bookstore
3301 W. Fullerton Ave.Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-661-0127
Email: chicago @ adidamchicago.org
http://www.adidamchicago.org/index.htm
3301 W. Fullerton Ave.Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-661-0127
Email: chicago @ adidamchicago.org
http://www.adidamchicago.org/index.htm
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Broadway Armory
this venue was recommended to me by River Park.
Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (312) 742-7502 , ask to speak to Nick Bojko
Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (312) 742-7502 , ask to speak to Nick Bojko
Albany Park venues recommended by North River Commission
North Park University (773) 244-6224
Northeastern Illinois University (773) 442-4270 (university events dept.)
North Side College Prep HS (773) 534-3954
Albany Park Community Center does not rent space to outside groups.
other venues to try:
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (773) 478-7941
River Park (312) 742-7516 --only available on september 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm; $60 / hr; and sunday sept 21 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
anyone have time to call these? If they inquire about the nature of our event, it is an annual gathering of an ecumenical spiritual group that celebrates the Feminine Divine.
list of questions to ask them:
--do you rent meeting space to outside groups?
--do you have meeting space available on September 20?
--size of room?
--can we use it from 7 am to 7 pm?
--can we bring our own food or have our event catered?
--cost?
Northeastern Illinois University (773) 442-4270 (university events dept.)
North Side College Prep HS (773) 534-3954
Albany Park Community Center does not rent space to outside groups.
other venues to try:
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (773) 478-7941
River Park (312) 742-7516 --only available on september 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm; $60 / hr; and sunday sept 21 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
anyone have time to call these? If they inquire about the nature of our event, it is an annual gathering of an ecumenical spiritual group that celebrates the Feminine Divine.
list of questions to ask them:
--do you rent meeting space to outside groups?
--do you have meeting space available on September 20?
--size of room?
--can we use it from 7 am to 7 pm?
--can we bring our own food or have our event catered?
--cost?
list possible venues here...
....they will be here later, next year, maybe forever! it will be a great resource for the future.
post names, addresses, and phone numbers of venues we should investigate.
post names, addresses, and phone numbers of venues we should investigate.
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