Remo Facilitator John Scalici hosts a monthly community drum circle. Where: Homewood Community Arts Center. (1715 27th Ct. S. B'Ham, AL 35209). When: SECOND Saturday each month. Time: 5-6:30 PM Cost: FREE! Drums: John supplies drums/percussion but participants are encouraged to bring their own to personalize their drumming experience. ALL levels are welcomed and encouraged. INFO: John Scalici (205-222-6998) or johnscalici@mac.com.

Starting - Wednesday Sept. 15th from 6:00 - 7:00pm at the American Music Learning Center - 1020 W. Southern - 480-898-1499. $8 a person - kids under 12 are free with a parent! Bring your own drums or use one of ours! lcmesa@amgltd.com

A monthly drum circle for women and men, musician and non-musicians, facilitated in the Arthur Hull style by percussionist/teacher Barbara Bird. Circle meets the first Sunday of each month 4-6pm. $5 Donation. Drums and instruments provided or bring your own.

The REMO Recreational Music Center offers free community drum circles every Tuesday night. Drums are provided free of charge. All levels and all ages are welcome. Doors open at 6:30pm for pre-jam and the program (led by talented facilitators)begins at 7:00pm concluding at 8:00pm. The center is located at 7308 Coldwater Canyon North Hollywood CA 91605. Contact Mike DeMenno at (818)982 0461. The atmosphere is warm and friendly with a strong sense of community building. mdemenno@remo.com

First Friday Drum Circle Ontario, Ca Feel the rhythm of life and spirit! Join us on the first Friday of the month for an experience of community, spirit, and rhythmic excitement. It is a time to refresh, recharge and renew. Lots of "Noise Toys" to play with, or bring your own. You'll enjoy getting together with friends, even if they are someone else's. We invite all the percussive geniuses and the rhythmically challenged to attend. 7 P. M. on the first Friday of the month at The Spiritual Center of Friendship - A safe and friendly place. One block east of Euclid on G St. Ontario, Ca (About 45 miles east of Los Angeles, off Interstate 10) No drugs or alcohol No admission charge, (donations always accepted) Address: 125 East G Street Ontario, Ca, CA 91764 USA Phone: (909) 986-2050 Email: ccceeejjj@aol.com

First Sunday of the Month 12 Noon Led by Steve Campbell At Cuesta Park

First Friday Community Drumming with Jim Greiner's Hands-On! Drumming®. This ongoing community drumming event is held on the first Friday of each month at the Center For Concious Living at 1818 Felt. St, in Santa Cruz, California. All levels welcome. Drums provided or bring your own. Family friendly! Contact: jgreiner@handsondrum.com

Rhythmotomy invites everyone to participate in a community drum circle on the third Sunday of the month. The drumming begins at 2:00 PM at Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks. From the 101 freeway, go north on the 23 freeway, exit at Janss Rd. Turn right and go 2 blocks. Conejo Creek Park is on your left. Enter the park and follow the road around the park, just before you reach the exit, you will see us on the left under our Bodhi tree. For further information (805) 497-6072.

http://www.venicebeachdrumcircle.com/

YOUR DRUM CIRCLE is held on the third Friday of each month, October through May at The First Church, 549 Storrs Road (route 195) in Mansfield Center Connecticut. It runs from 7:45pm to 9:30pm. Bring your hand drum, or, play one of the thirty drums that are provided. Facilitation is by Bob Bloom. For more information, call 860-429-9280, or write to bb@drumming-about-you.com

Drums Around the World Every August, on the fourth Sunday of the month, hundreds of drummers and dancers meet in Norwalk, CT for Drums Around the World. All hand drummers and dancers are welcome to come and participate in this giant community drum circle which takes place simultaneously with other drum circles all over the world, making a statement for world peace and unity. Takes place Sunday, August 28, 2005 from 3:00-5:30pm. Suggested donation: $10.00. For info: 203-454-DRUM,rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net, or Contact: rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net

Drum-N-Dance Community Drum Circle. September. Third Mondays Contact: 203-544-7085

Garden of Beats Drum Circle. Every Tues. Contact: Gardenofbeats@yahoo.com Come and get your Groove On with Conga J. & Woody at the Downtown Cafe in Bristol Ct. 118 Main St. Every Tuesday night from 8:30pm til close. We'll be raising the roof so bring us your hands. Hand drums of all kinds welcome or we have some to ues. Very tribal and primal rythms. You cant do it wrong so come do it right. Sorry 21 and over only.

Manchester Drumming Circle. Djembe Drumming Circle Bring drum, shakers, any percussion. Tribal and Intuitive Circle. All ages- all abilities welcome. Contact: drummingworks@cox.net THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH.

Paralounge Drum Circle meets every first saturday of the month. Visit the website for details about this community drum circle. id012001@yahoo.com

Open to the Public Drum Circle in historic downtown Melbourne FL, behind the Greenhouse Cafe. All are welcome bring your drums and other instruments and enjoy a night of drumming and music. Circle starts at 7:30 and goes to 11:00pm. Greenhouse cafe serves dinner, snacks and other stuff, this drum circle is a no cost evening out of fun. Email if you have any questions or need directions: spellqst@iag.net

Miami Beach Drum Circle - Full Moon. every Full Moon. Full Moon Eve on Miami Beach on the beach off Collins Ave at three locations every Full Moon Night: 85th Street, 75th Street, 22nd Street. These are not facilitated or organized. They start when the first drummer arrives and begins to play. That's usually around 9:30-10PM; but could be earlier. Contact: bloodthump@yahoo.com

Miami Beach Drum Circle - Full Moon Eve. Full Moon Eve. Full Moon Eve on Miami Beach on the beach off Collins Ave at three locations every Full Moon Eve (night before): 85th Street, 75th Street, 22nd Street. These are not facilitated or organized. They start when the first drummer arrives and begins to play. That's usually around 9:30-10PM; but could be earlier. Contact: bloodthump@yahoo.com

The night BEFORE the full moon at 85th & Collins on the beach. E-mail: markrr@bellsouth.net

Nokomis Beach at Casey Key between Sarasota and Venice begins every Saturday & Wednesday before Sunset. We play on the beach directly behind the pavilion you will see immediately crossing the bridge. Bring your instrument and good energy. seaofdreams218@aol.com

The community drum circle at Siesta Beach plays every Sunday in Sarasota, Florida, about an hour before sunset, just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach.

the grounds coffeehouse every thursday night 7pm till open drum circle hosted by tribalstyle 304a east davis blvd. tampa ,fl. 33606 813 514 0948 groundscoffee@fdn.com

Go to meet-up.com to be notified of monthly open semi-facilitated drum circles for teens and adults. There is drumcircle meeup Roswell-Marietta also. Currently both circles are coordinated by me. ShiraRae@aol.com

Circle has met since 1996. Free. Drumming occurs at least monthly, often 2-3 times a month. Sessions are either Open (to adult women & men), Or Women Only & are clearly indicated as such. No special talent is required, a variety of rhythms are played. The circle is about cooperation & community, not competition. Though it may get loud & fast at times, it is more about relating to one another as we drum. Bring a drum or try one at the shop. Harmonious Balance, 2326 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, GA 31204. (478) 742 - 3196. Check calendar at www.harmoniousbalance.com for exact details.

Based in traditional West African djembe and dunun and/or congas. Meeting dates and times change regularly. Please contact (808) 737-3786 for more information.

Full Moon Drumming every month at Farmer Brown's Place. Located on the corner of Chinden and Star roads. Potluck begins a 6:30, drumming starts as soon as we can no longer stand it! Family event -- please no drugs, alcohol or dogs!

Rhythm, a bar/club solely dedicated to all things rhythmic, hosts a facilitated drum circle on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesday, there is a lesson from 8-9pm, and drum circle fun from 9pm-12am. On Fridays, the lesson is from 9-10pm, and open drumming from 10pm-1am. All styles welcome. Rhythm is located in Chicago's West Loop area at 1108 W. Randolph. Call 312.492.6100 for more info.

Rhythm, a bar/club solely dedicated to all things rhythmic, hosts a facilitated drum circle on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesday, there is a lesson from 8-9pm, and drum circle fun from 9pm-12am. On Fridays, the lesson is from 9-10pm, and open drumming from 10pm-1am. All styles welcome. Rhythm is located in Chicago's West Loop area at 1108 W. Randolph. Call 312.492.6100 for more info. doug@drumallnight.com

Rhythm Revolution Community drum circle takes place every Friday night at Green Briar Park, 2650 W. Peterson, from 7:30-9:45 bring something to bang on and bring your friends. 312-742-7886 or the Rhythm Revolution Hotline 773-286-0605 or E-mail: drumcircle@juno.com

Free Community Drum Circle Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary. All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. Event Time: Every Thursday Evening - Pre-Jam begins at 7:15pm, Drum Circle from 7:30pm-8:30pm Event Location: Bongo Boy Music School - 8481 Bash St. Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.) Contact us: Email info@bongoboymusic.com or Phone 317.595.9065 (ask to speak with Ed or Ana)

First Friday of Every Month. Drum and Dance Jam. 8:00 p.m. First National Bank Community Room, 100 E Burlington Ave. Use west entrance on S. Court. All abilities welcome. seiabob@yahoo.com

Whether it's a cow bell, a Native American prayer drum, a Latin conga, or an African shekere, there's room for your song at the Iowa City Drum Circle. Join our Drum Circle the first Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 10 South Gilbert, in Channing Hall from 7pm to 10pm. We welcome all comers regardless of experience, age, or drumming tradition! Extra drums are always available. For more information call: Cliff Missen at 338-8542 cmissen@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu. or Richard West at 337-8445

Low key community drum circle, on the second Sunday of each month, from 4:00 to 5:30, at First Unitarian Church of Louisville -- corner of Fourth Street and York Street, across from the public library. All ages and all skill and experience levels welcome. mamajo16@yahoo.com

Different Drummers Drum Circle is a novice-friendly, freestyle drum circle. Different Drummers Drum Circle now drums on the first Sunday and the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Interested people can contact Rick at differentdrummers@yahoo.com

Carroll Dance and Drum Circles. 3rd Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm. Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist Church, 2912 Club House Road, Finksburg, MD. Free and open to the public. Bring a drum or just yourself! This is a facilitated drumming event. Some instruments are provided. email: lprecht@carr.org

Drumatic Expressions Common Ground Circle. First Friday of every month from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Non-Profit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd., Westminster, MD. Free and open to the public. Facilitated. Contact stu@stuartneedel.com. Thanks for making the change. As you can see, we're no longer at Starry Night Bakery.

We meet on the first Sunday of each month behind the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 6-9 PM. There is a minimal charge to cover rent. For more information see: http://drummingjohn.tripod.com/ Contact:drummingjohnATyahoo.com

New Bedford Community Drum Circle. At the First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth St. On the second third and fourth Sunday of each month. Doors open at 6PM. We are a free-form, improvisational circle, Novices welcomed and encouraged. It's not a music lesson, it's not a performance- it's a rhythm celebration.

Come to a monthly drum circle in Three Rivers,MA usually held on the third Monday of the month. Weather permitting, it is held outdoors around a camp fire. Admission is free and it is open to anyone who wants to come. We have extra instruments so if you are passing through, plan to stop by and drum with us.the address is 123 Summer Street, Three Rivers. Contact is John Thorp 413-267-4567. E- mail is johnt@mail.ccsinet.net If you plan to attend, please call first because the date sometimes changes. Hope to see you there.

Open "Drummunity" circles with Lori Fithian at Crazy Wisdom book store. 114 s. main street 7-9pm monthly, random dates, free, drums available next dates April 26, may 7: 3-5pm, June 7: 7-9. arthurian style facilitated jams. chanting included! Contact lorifithian@mac.com for further dates

West Michigan Drum Circle. Meeting second Tuesday of the month starting 5/10/05 Shore Acres Park in the Saugatuck Dunes State Park Saugatuck/Holland MI area. email bwyngard@excite.com.

Weekly drum circle meets every tues. night and has been for over seven years! Held at Sun Radius Music in Logan's Landing and hosted by Rhythmic Adventures. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Email rhythmicadv@hotmail.com or call 231-276-BEAT for more info.

Our drum circle started in 2000, playing at the coffee shop and at the high school. We are hoping that the 2001-2002 school year will be full of performances. Anyone wishing to join, drop us an email to figure out a schedule.
E-mail: sunfire34@hotmail.com

Hiawatha Monthly Drum Jam First Saturday of every month 7:30pm-10:30pm Hiawatha Community Center 28th Ave S and 44th St. South Mpls Great free for all jam, West African style rhythms sometimes, kids welcome, anywhere from 12-30 people, small donation requested $3 - 5 for rental of building, bring your own drum/shaker/bells/woodblocks/etc. Check here for meeting place and time changes before attending: http://www.twincitiesdrumjams.org. Hana 952-540-1005.

"OPEN HAND" Drumming at Ellis Drum Shop, 524 Snelling Ave. No., St. Paul, Minnesota 651.603.0848 Weekly Group Drumming is held on Saturdays at One O'Clock (1:00 PM) in the rear of the store. Facilitated by percussion teacher Kenne Thomas, author of "Drum Circle Cookbook", all levels are welcome to join in the rhythm filled session. A $10.00 fee is asked for participation. Drums are available for those who do not have one, or want to try a different style of drum. Ample parking is available also.

POTLUCK COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE held every last Saturday of the month 7:00pm-sunrise?? UPSTAIRS at JAVA JOES CAFE 319 N. Carson carson city, nevada PH#: (775)883-4004. Please bring your own drum, however we share. Also *optional bring a food or beverage to potluck. a donation of $3.00 is asked since we rent the space. anywhere between 15-50 drummers, firedancers,and belly dancers lots of fun. dochaura@yahoo.com

dochaura@yahoo.com Carson city nevada u.s.a FREE COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE held every 3rd Saturday of the month 7:00pm-??? at COMMA COFFEE 312 S. Carson St. Carson city, NV. PH#:(775)883-2662 please bring your own drum however we share. anywhere between 15-50 + drummers, fire dancers, and belly dancers. this circle started in 2002 and it's 2005.

Drum Circle and Sacred Circle of Sound Third Sundays, 3:00 - 6:30 pm

PROJECT HEARTBEAT invites you to join us for the One Heartbeat Rhythm Circles, Monthly Community Drum Circle. Please call (505) 332-2141 for details, or visit our on-line event calendar. circles4drumming@prodigy.net

New York City Drum and Dance Jose Limon Dance Foundation 611 Broadway, Top Floor to your left as you exit elevator.
Third Saturdays of the Month 8pm-11pm
$6, kids free
Information:212.592.3537
drumanddance@excite.com

Full Moon Drum Circles: Contact: SteveNelson@carolina.rr.com. An open music circle with drums leading - Drummers create the beat others follow, dancers dance, magic happens... Bring drums and other instruments, dancing feet, the primal beat, water to drink, a chair if you need one.

COME FEEL THE RHYTHM! At Morganton Community Drumming Circle. Fridays beginning at 5:30 pm on the lawn of the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Morganton. We offer the freedom of artistic and rhythmic expression utilizing the drums, shekeres and cowbells. Morganton Drumming Circle believes in building unity, family and community through the heartbeat of the drum. Our Facilitator, Mr. Terry Edgerton is an accomplished teacher and performer. This event is FREE! although we encourage your support through monetary contributions. Your support enables us to acquire additional percussion instruments for the learning and playing enjoyment of all...including YOURSELF! So, bring your lawn chairs and your drums and join us in the "Funga Jam". There is a limited amount of loaner drums available at each session. Therefore, you do not need a drum to participate. Tell your Family and Friends, the place to be on Fridays is at Morganton Community Drumming Circle! Exit 105 off I40. Make a right off exit to downtown Morganton. The Drumming Circle is located across from the Marquee Cinema. You can't miss us as you are sure to hear us! For further information call (828)438-0032 or email us at umoja@hci.net.

Our regular DRUM CIRCLES are on 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7pm - 9pm, at Lake Johnson Park, located at 4600 Avent Ferry Road (between Gorman Street and Tryon Road). $2 donation requested. No experience is necessary. Everyone has something to offer the circle and all are welcome. Loaner drums are usually available - feel free to drop by and sit in.

Every saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 at George's Drum Shop. 2091 front Street, cuyahoga falls (Akron Cleveland metro area), ohio 44221, info toll free 866 970 0800 or george@georgesdrumshop.com

TMD (Tulsa Mediterranean Drummers) meets regularly to jam and rehearse for performances with local belly dancers. We are actively recruiting brand new (lessons given) and intermediate level (and above) hand drummers and melody musicians. Email or call me for more information. See: http://jospri.cogia.net/ or call 918 445 3106

Drums of Peace is a "rythm not rhetoric" drum circle dedicated to peace in all places. We meet every sunday from 2:00 until 4:00. We meet at the Federal bldg. at 7TH & pearl in Eugene,Oregon and share rythm,peace & good intent. We play rain or shine year round, with a cover if needed. Please join us as drums of peace,everywhere. We are going on our second year of our weekly gathering ,and invite all humans to join us. PEACE & THANK YOU. mikeys2fun@yahoo.com

Pebble Hill Community Drum Circle Second Friday of every month at 8PM 320 Edison-Furlong Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 USA Phone: 215-361-2709 Email: caryn@spiritfoli.com

Drum Circle every First Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at 1223 Middletown Rd. ( 352) Glen Mills, PA. Call (610)-716-4729 or go to www.imagodeimcc.org for directions, info, etc. drumjenn@verizon.net

Lancaster Area Drum Circle sponsored by Drumming for Peace. Every second Thurdsday of the month at 6:30 pm. Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 West James Street Lancaster, PA 17603 For info: Leo Hartshorn Drumming for Peace drummingforpeace@aol.com 717-399-8353

The drum circle takes place on Wednesday nights at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Show up around eight o'clock, park, and listen for the drums.

Our west African style drum circles run every Third Friday of each month at 7:30 PM. We have a core of experienced drummers and beginners are always welcome. Conrad begins each circle with a djembe introduction for new players, then we usually proceed to traditional rhythms and jamming as the night goes on. Visit our website for directions and see Spirit in the Wood instruments.

Drumming every Tuesday at 7pm. Call Danny Snook at 691-0209 for location.

Abilene Drum Circle meets 3rd Monday of the month Call Danny Snook at 325-529-5725 for location.

Sunday at 4pm (sometimes 4:30) in River Legacy Park, Bring your own drinks, chairs, snacks, and bare feet! * Kids are welcome! A weekly jam on sunday afternoons at 4:00 to sundown or longer. Look for us in the common area for more info contact Usel @ usel42@hotmail.com

Drumming in the Spirit of Harmony takes place at Memorial Park in Houston. Make sure to bring lawn chairs or camping chairs. Visit http://www.spirit-drum.org/ for more information.

African Hand Drumming Tarrant County College (Northeast Campus) Fine Arts Building / NFAB 1129 828 Harwood Road Hurst, TX. 70654 Warren Dewey / Instructor of Percussion wjdewey@sbcglobal.net The meets on Monday and Wednesday at 2:00pm - 3:20pm. This is a performing ensemble which is open to all levels of enthusiasts. Authentic insturments are provided. Personal instruments are welcome. Textbook required. Please call for more information Now enrolling for Spring 2005 The course is offered for college credit or non-credit.

Drum & Percussion Circle first Friday of each month except for July/January. Losscation for February through May at College of ST Joseph, Atheltic Center, Rutland, VT. CURRENTLY gatherings are at the Dana Recreation Center on East Center Street in Rutland VT. Circle begins at 6:00pm. Some instruments are provided, participants are encouraged to bring as many people from 1 to 98 years old. Small donation is asked for. The circle is facilitated by Drum Journeys of Earth, Director Gary Meitrott, assisted by Paul Colletti and Ray Foster. Contact Gary 802-235-2400.

Community Drum circles are held all year round at Eyeclopes Studios, every Saturday night between 7-9 pm, it is an open circle, multi-generational and multi-cultural, all levels participate, Drums available, donations accepted. Always extra shakers, and dancers welcomed! Directions: http://www.eyeclopes.com/html/dir.html When the weather is nice, we head to Hurkamp park on Sat. mornings at 10 am, family, fun environment with a Farmers market for your shopping pleasures. This park is two blocks from Eyeclopes EVERYBODY DRUM is also available for community, personal parties, festivals, music store promotions, teambuilding, well elder care facilities, hospitals, head start, and at risk programs. Almost any situation can host a Drum Circle, call and find out about our programs!! Please contact ken@everybodydrum.com for more information!!!

James River Drumming society We are a group that meets every Sunday to drum. Most of what we play are west African rhythms taught to us by various American teachers. The Djembe is the most prevalent instrument in our group although there are some dununs (traditional base drums) and other instruments get pulled out of the grab bag every once in a while. We meet on the Colonial Parkway about 4 miles from Jamestown every Sunday at 11:00 am to 1:00 or so weather permitting

FRIDAY RHYTHM-JAM @ 7:30 - 9:30 PM $5 adult - $1 if under 18 years old DROP-IN RHYTHM-JAM facilitated by David Chaus. New comers to the call of the drum are warmly welcomed. The focus is on jamming with a friendly and spirited rhythm community. And the Friday Rhythm-jam is more than hitting drum skins. We create rhythm songs improvised by the participants. We play with rhythm as a language expressed through drums, bells, shakers, wood percussions, marimbas, flutes, didgeridoos, and our voices. WHERE? 900 34th Ave. N., Seattle, Wa

Open Community Drum Circle every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. 803 Waugoo St., Oshkosh, WI. All skill levels welcome. We have plenty of drums and percussion, so bring some friends and come share our rhythmical spirit. Contact: robinc@oshkoshrhythm.com or 920-379-2217.

Kids Rhythm Club Every Saturday 11am - noon. Simple rhythm activities and "in the moment music" give kids of all ages a chance to discover and share music. robinc@oshkoshrhythm.com