CLICK HERE: Kirtan with Judith Piazza, Farm-to-Table info, and Mural Art Bootcamp in July

[Juanita Martin]

Mon, Jun 16 at 1:07 PM

Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard Manitou Springs, CO This project is funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative. Thank you Manitou! Solstice Rising Soul Songs For Renewal, Hope & Healing with Judith Piazza Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:30 am — 12:00 pm Donations are appreciated, not expected. Invoke the power of Summer Solstice in our lives and in our community! We'll chant, move, hum, and vibrate with the Sun's brilliance, cultivating power and activating our own inner brilliance. We'll sing songs of devotion in sacred languages in simple call and response style. No experience necessary. Sing, sit, meditate, hum, dance, rest. We sing from our natural voice to still our minds, open our hearts, and let our spirits soar. Bring your favorite morning beverage. Mats, blankets, cushions and chairs are provided. RSVP appreciated. [e-mail] / 720-982-8291 Please come in good health. Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard Manitou Springs, CO Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Italian Inspiration with Smokebrush Chef Aimee Morrow Musical Guest: Heidi Alina Wednesday June 25th, 2025 $175 Dinner for Two (Admits 2) $95 Single Dinner Ticket (Admits 1) Ticket includes one free beer or wine 5:00 pm – Doors & Bar Open 5:30 pm – Farm Tour 6:15 pm – Appetizers 6:45 pm – Dinner 7:30 pm – Dessert A farm-to-table dining experience celebrating the first harvest of the season and the opening night of our 2025 Summer Harvest Dinner Series at Smokebrush Farm.  Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard Manitou Springs, CO This project is funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative. Thank you Manitou! Mural Art Bootcamp with Jamar Duvol Pierre www.artbyjpierre.com Six weeks — July 9 to August 13, 2025 Wednesdays | 1:00–4:00 pm $180 per student Step into the magic of mural-making this summer with Smokebrush Foundation! Join us at the Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House in Manitou Springs for a six-week creative deep dive led by New Orleans muralist and cultural storyteller Jamar Duvol Pierre. Explore your artistic voice, learn hands-on techniques, and co-create a large-scale public mural—all in the community-rooted Smokebrush way. You’ll develop your own mural proposal from start to finish and help bring a powerful collective vision to life. Click HERE to learn more Weekly Music and Movement Classes at Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House    302 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO       Afro-Brazilian Capoeira with Erwin Hewitt Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 pm Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that fuses movement, music, and culture. It builds strength, agility, and self-awareness while celebrating African heritage through rhythm, language, and community. Erwin Hewitt has trained in Capoeira for over 20 years, sharing its rich traditions of music, movement, and philosophy as a student of Mestre Grande.     The Joy of African Drumming with Heidi Alina Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm African drumming is one of the most invigorating ways to feed your creativity and renew your spirit! Heidi’s classes are an upbeat, empowering, and FUN musical adventure into the power of African drumming. TWO intermediate sessions available weekly. Develop rhythmic precision, increase stamina, and enjoy the energizing benefits of group drumming.     Ignite the Dancer Within: Stretching, Posture & Mudras, Zumba & Dances of India with AuroTejas Hemsell and Shakti Dance School Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm Immerse yourself in a cultural fitness adventure with a series of invigorating classes led by the globally acclaimed dance artist AuroTejas Hemsell — presented by the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts.     Bellydance: Embrace the Inner Goddess with Adriana Jones Rincon Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm Discover the vibrant art of bellydance in this fun and inclusive class designed for all skill levels! Learn graceful movements, mesmerizing techniques, and expressive choreography while building strength, flexibility, and confidence.     Intro to LambaZouk Brazilian Partner Dance Fundamentals with Ry’El Zenzouk Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join us for a 90 minute class followed by 30 minutes of social dancing! Lambarado Dance Studios is dedicated to sharing the love of connection, movement, and play through the beautiful Brazilian partner dance known as LambaZouk. LambaZouk has captivated dancers worldwide with its fluidity, body movement, and deep sense of connection. ROCKLEDGE HOUSE • RED CRAGS ARTS and AGRICULTURE HOUSE • ONALEDGE HOUSE Historic mountain estates thoughtfully transformed into an expansive retreat and urban farm destination — a haven for wellness, creativity, and connection. Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountain foothills near the healing mineral waters of Manitou Springs, this serene environment is designed to be a peaceful space for deepening your practice.   All tickets for our events and workshops are now available through Humanitix, a platform that transforms booking fees into funding for vital education, healthcare, and community initiatives. Ticket links and details for all events can be found at events.humanitix.com/host/smokebrush-foundation-for-the-arts Smokebrush Foundation |  [e-mail] | smokebrush.org   Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster creativity and collaboration. Providing creative leadership and inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond.    Want to host a workshop or event? Email [e-mail] Interested in reserving a space for a wedding or private function? Email [e-mail]

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