I could say that this week’s Art Lot guest is talking about the art of survival in our crazy world…but it’s so much more than that, as you will hear.
Taking a life crisis as her starting point, writer Catherine G Lucas overturns the ‘emergency’ aspect of this; instead of this being a horrific, negative experience - which it so often is for very many people - she shows how it can be transformed into something wonderful, a positive ‘emergence’ into a new life, often a new spirituality.
Her new book, ‘In Case of Spiritual Emergency: Moving Successfully through Your Awakening’, explores how with understanding and support, such crises offer enormous potential for healing, personal growth, fulfilment and awakening.
We talk about how her own ‘emergency’ led her to find empathetic support…which eventually led her to founding the UK Spiritual Crisis Network…which eventually led her to writing this fascinating and helpful book.
For my next newsletter item, I must confess an interest or two; it’s from the Painswick Players [who were guests on The Art Lot way back:
- I, me, myself have a part in their next play – actually my acting debut! And…
- My Art Lot guest on June 28 [repeat July 3] will be Stephen Friar, the director of the said show.
Here is what Steve has sent me:
“They’re an eclectic mix, the characters in Peter Quilter’s Duets: a couple on a blind date, a millionaire and his devoted secretary, a husband and wife reluctantly holidaying together and a brother and his sister anxiously contemplating her third marriage.
“But they all have one thing in common: they’re craving companionship and love. And it is their often desperate pursuit of the perfect partner that creates both the comedy and the pathos of this extraordinary collection of plays…
“Duets is being performed at the Church Rooms on Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July beginning at 7.30.
“Wine and soft drinks will be available during the interval and we intend making this a really entertaining night out for you and your friends. £8 tickets are available from Painswick Post Office – seating is limited so book yours now!”
Indeed, indeed, Steve! Book now!
And listen in to The Art Lot on June 28th!
Don’t forget: Stroud’s Story Cabaret, Friday 17 June…Stroud Story Circle presents its quarterly entertainment event.
Stroud's Story Cabaret is a storytelling and music event that features storytelling and musical talent from around the region, showcasing both familiar names and fresh talent to make a vibrant and exciting evening.
Each session is a mix of performances from a guest storyteller and musician and floor spots from the audience and members of Stroud Storytelling Circle.
“Our June performance on Friday 17 June is going to be an exciting night with two fantastic acts from Oxford, the storyteller Vergine Gulbenkian and the musician Matt Sage ... and YOU! Floor spots are available for storytellers, musicians and other word speakers and singers.”
7.30 for 8pm £6 (concessions £5).
Five Valleys Foyer Hall, Gloucester Street, Stroud.
Bookings: Star Anise Arts Cafe 01453 840021.
And don’t forget this either:
Art Lot guest Annabel Hollis:
"Living a Passionate and Creative Life": Isbourne Holistic Centre, Cheltenham on Thurs June 23rd, 7-9pm.
“In celebration of her recently published mini-book, "Coming Home to Earth - Seeing the World Anew" Annabel Hollis’ talk will explore how a deepened connection to nature, your inner wisdom and creativity will support and inspire you to live the life you passionately desire but have never dared to embrace. Be prepared for a lively and interactive evening.”
For more details see www.annabelhollis.co.uk, www.isbourne.org
“In celebration of her recently published mini-book, "Coming Home to Earth - Seeing the World Anew" Annabel Hollis’ talk will explore how a deepened connection to nature, your inner wisdom and creativity will support and inspire you to live the life you passionately desire but have never dared to embrace. Be prepared for a lively and interactive evening.”
For more details see www.annabelhollis.co.uk, www.isbourne.org
Your event: if you would like your event posted on the Art Lot Blog ... and all for FREE, all you have to do is enter it as a comment (at the bottom of each entry is the Comment icon) and I will upload it ASAP as a proper event in the listings.
The blog is e-mailed as a newsletter every two weeks just before the show to an ‘audience’ of more than 300 ... and growing! ... so it's a great way of letting people know what you’re up to...
Also, don't forget, you can always get a 10-min or so interview on Breakfast Time [7-9am] ... and Drivetime [5-7pm] ... just phone the studio 01453. 757492
That's free, too...
That's free, too...
ALSO…it really doesn't cost much to have your advertise read out on StroudFM... it's a great way to reach local people and to support Stroud FM, a really fabulous local enterprise, at the same time.
For details, give Claire Penketh a ring on the above number ... you'll wish you did it before.
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