Open Circles

Where To Drum

ONGOING CIRCLES, ETC - These can change without notice. Some are seasonal or just held for a stretch here and there. It's always best to contact the facilitator or facility before attending a new circle for the first time.
As some circles are one time only, ask to be put on the RFU E-Notes list to receive occasional updates on what is happening in the hand drum community.
Send request to tom@rfunity.com

MILWAUKEE  1st Tuesday @ Quaker Meeting House Held at Quaker Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Place. Contact host Russ Anderson 414-482-0246 (jezzj@ameritech.net). A great space, plenty of room for dance or movement, beautiful grounds, magical music that YOU help create!
-------------------- First Wednesday - Women’s Drum Circle First Wednesday at Good Harvest Market in Pewaukee from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This circle is for women only and is held in the Community Room. Beginners are welcome. A few extra drums are available (it is best, though, if you can bring your own), and there is also plenty of room for dancers! Join us in creating some great rhythm! Contact person is Kristie Vosburg: klvosburg@prodigy.net or (262)896-0127. Good Harvest Market is located at 1850 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee WI, 53072 // (262)544-9380.  -------------------- 2nd Thursday - Open Drum Circle Second Thursdays at Good Harvest Market in Pewaukee from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This circle is open to all. held in the Community Room. Beginners are welcome. A few extra drums are available (it is best, though, if you can bring your own), and there is also plenty of room for dancers! Join us in creating some great rhythm! Contact person is Kristie Vosburg: klvosburg@prodigy.net or (262)896-0127. Good Harvest Market is located at 1850 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee WI, 53072 // (262)544-9380.  --------------------
3rd Thursday @ RFU in Wauwatosa 7-9:30pm Ongoing FREE 3rd Thursday RFU circle. Starts at 7pmCome and share your rhythm with others....Bring a drum or just your DrumSpirit (we have plenty of stuff!)...Other instruments (guitar, harmonica, horns, voice, etc...) welcome. From 8:30-9pm is “Subtle Time” (non-drums rule!)
Every night is a different experience. 1325 N 72nd St (72nd & State Streets). Come in front entrance under sign "Unity Enterprises." Park in lot to the South (or on the street).
Contact info: 774-8848, or email tom@rfunity.com --------------------
KENOSHA/RACINE KENOSHA: 2nd Saturday 6 to 9 p.m., 7749 7th Ave., Kenosha. Use side entrance and follow the music to the basement. Contact is Heather Poyner of Rhythm in the Round. Call: 1-262-654-9352. djembelade@hotmail.com - RACINE: Friday Full Moon Drum 7:30 p.m. at Circles~Weave Nurturing Center, 611 7th St., Racine. Hosted by Tom and Mercedes. For next circle date call: 262-632-8908.
SUSSEX New Drum Circle that is open to all. We drum on the third Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We will have rotating leaders and are asking for a free will offering to help pay for their time and leadership. We gather at Redeemer United Church of Christ located at W220 N4915 Town Line Road in Sussex--just south of Hwy K on Town Line Road. Contact people: Carol Hollowell at 262 691-2742 or Donna Kirschling in the church office at 262 246-6710 or dkirschling@redeemerucc.org.
OSHKOSH Every Wednesday - Open Community Drum Circle; 7pm; Oshkosh Join us at the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute (803 Waugoo ave.) for a journey in rhythm facilitated by Robin Cardell. Bring your drum or other musical instrument or play one of ours. Every week is something differant. All skill levels welcome. See www.oshkoshrhythm.com for more info or call Robin 920-379-2217. Also, we have a CD coming out see web or call for info. - Every Thursday - Recreational Percussion Ensemble; 7:30pm; Oshkosh All are welcome to explore African, Cuban, Carribean, and other rhythms as an ensemble. We are more interested in the fun of it than getting it exactly correct. We practice weekly and perform for local events mostly for charitable fundraisers. Location: 803 Waugoo Ave. ¬†Please see www.oshkoshrhythm.com for more info or call Robin 920-379-2217. Note: Participants are required to have Bill Mathews book "Conga Joy" (available at the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute) and may be required to meet with Robin a few times before joining the ensemble.
 SPECIAL CIRCLES SPIRIT CIRCLE - Ongoing on 3rd Friday of Each Month. 6:30 pm start. Held at Unitarian Church West (130th & North Ave.) Honors earth-based spiritual teachings and inspires us to live in harmony. All invited. Donation appreciated. Facilitator suggest calling first to learn more about this drum circle. Contact Tom Kotlarek 262-781-7115 (call is best) or tkotlare@waukesha.k12.wi.us. - This WAS going on, but maybe not now, though I'm leaving it in because perhaps it resonates with what you are looking for: SHAMANIC CIRCLE - It is usually very small, and it is operated on a donation basis. Mostly a shamanic journey circle, but we do some drumming and dancing, as Spirit moves. 1301 N. Astor Street STE 06 (at the corner of Astor and Knapp Streets, on Milwaukee's lower Eastside). Call ahead, at (414) 289-8661 and any changes/cancellations are posted at www.shamanic-shift.blog-city.com