Crazy Wisdom Salon Series — Sages of Ann Arbor

An Evening with Mary Anne Perrone,

Spiritual Guide and Social Justice Activist,

in Conversation with Moderator Bill Zirinsky of Crazy Wisdom

Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm • Free

Mary Anne Perrone is a Spiritual Guide who gently works with individuals exploring

their spiritual lives. “We can all use a soul friend, someone who is willing to

go there with us. Sometimes this is a literal friend who we feel a close bond

with, but sometimes people take the next step and find a relationship that is

solely devoted to spiritual growth.” She spent years of her exceptional career

as an educator, particularly involved in special ed. She has been

deeply engaged in social justice activism in Central America, and organizations

helping immigrants and refugees. She is also a devoted mother and grandmother.

Free. For more information, contact Bill at: billz@crazywisdom.net. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is located at 114 South Main Street, AA, MI 48104.

During the English Renaissance, theatre and ale were inseparable. In crowded playhouses, patrons jostled shoulder to shoulder, mugs in hand, waiting for the performance to begin. Fast forward to modern-day Ann Arbor, and a similar spirit is being cultivated at hear.say brewing.

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Help welcome spring in with the March issue of The Crazy Wisdom Monthly, featuring Grace by Katherine Munter, a Conversation with the Fae folk about St. Patrick by Peggy River Singer, Ojibwe Speaks: Stacie Sheldon and the Revitalization of Anishinaabemowin by Kirsten Mowrey, Serpentine by Irena Nagler, new local events for March and April, our book picks of the month, and more!

The Crazy Wisdom Monthly

The Winter issue of The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal is out! Pick up a printed copy at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore or at over 235 places around Ann Arbor and in surrounding towns. Read Online.

This issue includes...

A great cover photo taken by Hilary Nichols of Haju Sunim, and members of the Zen Buddhist Temple.

An Interview with Stacie Sheldon, Co-Founder of Ojibwe.net. An interesting article about Jeff Parness and the Sanctuary at Hope Farms—How to Transform Loss into Hope and Healing

This issue is chock full of interesting articles, community profiles, Q & A's, and touching personal essays, including:

• The Art of Rest — 10 Tips for Winter Rejuvenation

• Being Ken Kozora — Just Go Out and Be Love—Be Grateful

• Resurrecting Detroit’s Historic Bathhouse — The Schvitz

• The White Lotus Farms Café: Bread, Beauty, and Belonging

• Pouring Pints and Punchlines

• Ann Arbor’s Zen Buddhist Temple Prepares for a New Era

• Family Grimoires: Not Just For the Rich, Famous, or “Evil”

• Q&A with Nicole Leffler of Alchemy Holistic Collective

• Off the Pill — Zainab Alradhi’s Quest

• A Warrior Spirit — A Q&A with Intuitive Scott Baker

• Sparkle Goddess — A Q&A with Mari Ziolkowski, PhD

• Becoming Athena — An Experiment in Divine Possession

• Our local events calendar, book picks, and more!

And that’s just a few examples. The whole issue is full of great reads, our informative columns, superb photos, and beautiful art. It’s all done with such kindness and meaning, and taken as a whole, it is a rich resource for hope and community-building in our area. We hope you will grab a copy and share it with a friend!

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Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Celestial Lounge

Witches Night Out

March 11,6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore is hosting our monthly gatherings!

While the tearoom is no longer upstairs, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks (just avoid anything too messy).

Join like-minded individuals on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss upcoming events, share topics of interest, and answer questions. This is a judgment-free zone, open to everyone! We head downstairs to shop at 8 pm.

Come to share, listen, learn, and enjoy the gorgeous new space. Everyone is welcome!

Group Meeting and Discussion

Moira Finkel

mopayne@umich.edu

Argentine Tango Practica with Irene and Matt

March 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Argentine tango is an intimate dance that originated in Buenos Aires which prioritizes connection and communication in a partnership in order to allow for incredibly complex improvisation. Ann Arbor has an incredible tango community and we can’t wait for you to be part of it! We have both beginner classes and advanced classes so be sure check our page in advance to see what we’re teaching.

Or write to us at: ireneymatttango@gmail.com

No supplies needed (speaker assumed)

Bio: Irene Cameron and Matthew Keating both started tango in Ann Arbor and combine over 25 years of tango experience to offer practical and playful instruction. Their teaching blends diverse movement backgrounds with creativity, helping dancers build deep connections with themselves and others

Instagram: @ireneymatttango

Yoga and Meditation – Three Week Series

March 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Meditation is part of a broader picture: Yoga. Developed by the ancient rishis (seers) thousands of years ago, the Yoga philosophy still applies to our modern life. The class will explore the sheaths of the body, vital, mind and heart, and the concept and evolution of the soul along with concentration, relaxation and breathing techniques.

THREE-WEEK SERIES 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

Offered free of charge by Dr. Kapila Castoldi of the Sri Chinmoy Center, to register email: castoldi@oakland.edu

Dr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics professor who studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for nearly 40 years. The classes are offered free of charge as a community service.

Kapila Clara Castoldi

Adjunct Professor

Physics Department

Oakland University