Brushwood Folklore Center Sirius Rising 2012

Sirius Rising 2012

"Celebrating 18 Years"

July 16 to July 22, 2012

“Home is Where the Spirit Is”

Come participate in Brushwood's 18th Annual Sirius Rising festival and enjoy the opportunity to participate in creative expression and personal growth. Sirius Rising is an eclectic week-long festival that nurtures creative and spiritual potential by bringing together, involving and teaching the community. The experience encourages participation in the universal creation process, opening participants to the unique relationship between the Land, the community and the festival at Brushwood. If you are interested in participating in workshops, drumming and dancing around the fire, or simply relaxing with friends or family in the great outdoors, Sirius Rising is the place for you.

Call for Presenters and Performers

Submissions are due January 30, 2012.
Workshop and performance submission form

Workshops & Hands-on Activities

Over 100 Workshops and Hands-on Activities: Participation encouraged, Mind-Body-Spirit, Arts, Dance, Chi Kung, Fire Dancing/Spinning, Drumming, Sacred Fires, Kids Programs

Merchants

The Sirius Rising vending fee is $45.00. SummerFest vending fee is $45.00. (Pay $45.00 for Sirius Rising and SummerFest vending fees are FREE.) Regular camping fees apply before Sirius and after Brushwood SummerFest.

See the Merchants information page for sales tax and insurance requirements.

Performances all Week

There's entertainment every evening on the Main Pavilion stage.
Here's the program from Sirius Rising 2011.

Tuesday July 12	Open Mic Night (all welcome) featuring Horse Shoes & the Hand Grenade New Orleans style Jazz and Blues, and southern Bluegrass.
Wednesday July 13	Coyote Grace Roots music reinvents itself...both radically progressive and unashamedly nostalgic.
Wednesday July 13	Waterband Rock/Jam Band/Groove…inspired by a higher calling and deep desire to send sincere positive vibrations into the universe.
Thursday July 14	Frenchie and the Punk (formerly Gypsy Nomads) An energetic hybrid of European Folk roots, Punk attitude, World Beat eclecticism and traveling player theatricality.
Thursday July 14	Phat Mandee and the Liquitones Original and classic jazz with just a twist of dementia and comedic burlesque.
Friday July 15	The Mickeys Acoustic set at The Labyrinth
Friday July 15	Kellianna Musical Mistress of Myth and Magick.
Friday July 15	KIVA Music for the Spirit.
Saturday July 16	The Mickeys Real Celtic Music that Really Rocks
Saturday July 16	Saturday Celebration! Drum and dance all night around the Sirius Rising Bonfire.

*Except where noted, performances are in the Main Pavilion and begin at 9:30 p.m.

Sirius Rising Registration and Fees

Adults (12 and over) - $130.00 Monday through Sunday. Sunday departure time is 3:00 PM. Overall pricing is provided in the sliding scale below. A sliding fee will be applied based on your day of arrival (refer to the table below).
Weekend only: $50.00 (12:00 noon Friday, July 15 to 3:00 PM, Sunday July 17)
Shopping passes are $10 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
On site parking for special circumstances is $20.
See our Information page for additional fees for electricity use and RVs.
These prices are subject to change.

Arriving Monday	$130 each
Arriving Tuesday	$110 each
Arriving Wednesday	$90 each
Arriving Thursday	$70 each
Arriving Friday	$50 each
Arriving Saturday	$25 each

Arriving early? $20/night for Sunday between Sirius Rising and Brushwood SummerFest.
Shopping passes are $10 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
NEW! Evening/stage passes are $20 for performances at the Large Pavilion, 8 pm to midnight.
Prices are subject to change.

Remember to bring with you

Dress in layers (hot days and cool nights)
Sun screen
Rain gear (just in case)
Camping equipment
Medications
Folding chair or blanket to sit on during workshops and performances
Notepaper and pens or pencils
Tote for workshops and shopping
Some like to bring clothing that celebrates Air (yellow), Fire (red), Water (blue), Earth (green), and Spirit (white & purple), which are honored each day at Sirius Rising,
Radio (Listen to Brushwood Radio

Food is available onsite

Java Junction
Phil’s Grill
Wine and Mead also sold onsite

Pets

For the comfort and safety of everyone, we don't allow dogs at Brushwood. Please call before your visit for information about kennels in the area where you can board your pet during your stay at Brushwood.

More About Sirius Rising

Sirius Rising has been an event cherished by festival attendees for years. Many good people have contributed to its success and growing popularity. Participation and hands-on activities within a community setting is a major emphasis of the festival.

Each night there is a ritual that honors the elements (earth, air, fire, water) and spirit. This year we celebrate The Hero’s Journey. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the intent of the nightly rituals during daily workshops and will have the opportunity to assist those facilitating the nightly rituals or Saturday Celebration. Everyone is encouraged to be involved. Saturday's Celebration is a culmination of the week's activities integrating each element and sending off our Messenger. Watch for more information