Sitar Lost and Found

I found a lonely single hair stick. Black with blue/green crystals on the end. Anyone?

BITCHIN

I have decided to resurrect the word "bitchin" I loved saying it in the 80's and I think that it would be appropriate to bring it back. Now, just for claifrication, the term "bitchin" means, cool, fab, great, example: Geish Moth has bitchin designs, or Sarah was bitchin at Sitar Sat pm.
not the meaning my Robert has assigned to it when he leaves his cloths on the floor, example, Ok, I'm picking them up, stop bitchin about it.
Hope you all have a totally bitchin day

Sitar Shimmy Shakedown

Saturday July 14, 2008
7:30 - 9:30 ish
Sitar Restaurant
110 Cochrane Plaza
Morgan Hill, CA

Restaurant phone 408-776-7000
Stephani's cell

Directions from North:
101 S. to Morgan Hill
Take the Cochrane Rd. exit and turn R directly onto Cochrane Rd.
Immediately merge into left lane and turn L at the McDonalds into Cochrane Plaza
Sitar is located in the far left of the parking area, next to Mervyns

Directons from South:
101 N to Morgan Hill
Take the Cochrane Rd. exit and turn L directly onto Cochrane Rd (you will go over overpass)
Stay in the L lane and turn L at McDonalds into Cochrane Plaza
Sitar is located in the far left corner of the parking area, next to Mervyns

Tips of a Succssful Performance (** indicates changes from the June date)
-Please arrive and register with Stephani 30 minutes prior to your performance time slot.
-Come as fully costumed as possible, there will be a small holding/dressing area next to the door, we will have water
located in this area.
** The dance area is on a short napped carpet in the front of the restaurant, there are windows there and you will be visible from the sidewalk as well as inside the restaurant. The dance space is approl 10' X 10'. the soloists are free to dance between tables, we just need to be aware of the service staff.
** Sarah will be making the announcments this month so please bring a short written bio and two copies of your music
** We will be using our own sound system (boom box) which will also be located toward the front of the restaurant

Line Up: (All times approximate)
7:30 Welcome and Introductions
7:32 Zephyra Sword
7:38 La Hadine Troupe
7:50 Mysterious Double Veil
7:58 Yarmilla
8:05 Raks Hakohaveem Dark Tribal Fusion
8:15 Bint' Anat Duet
8:25 Jewel of Opar

Break

8:40 Anaar Experimental
8:50 Adira Caberet
9:00 Mo Monein Troupe
9:08 Kristina Sugarglider Fusion Soloist
9:20 Crystal Silmi

Sitar Shimmy Shakedown

Saturday, July 12, 2008
7:30- 9:30 ish
Sitar Restaurant
110 Cochrane Plaza
Morgan Hill, CA

Line Up
7:30 Welcome and Introductions
7:32 Zephyra Sword
7:38 La Hadein Troupe
7:50 Mysterious Double Veil
7:58 Yarmilla and Friend
8:08 Raks Hakohaveem Dark Tribal Fusion
8:18 Bint' Anat Duet
8:25 Jewel of Opar

Break


8:50 Anaar Experimental
9:00 Adira Caberet
9:10 Mo Monein Troupe/Fusion
9:22 Kristina Sugarglider
9:33 Crytal Silmi

Anyone else care to join us?

Sitar Shimmy Shakedown June 14, 2008

Sitar Restaurant
110 Cochrane Plaza
Morgan Hill, CA
Performance begins at 7:30 pm and will end approx 9:50


Restaurant Phone number 408-776-7000
Stephani' s Cell 408-887-4094

The Sitar Shimmy Shakedown event is an effort to provide a supportive dance opportunity for students, teachers as well as those who are familiar faces in the belly dance community. I am so excited to be able to showcase my friend's talents and to expose Morgan Hill to this beautiful dance form. Sitar restaurant serves fine Indian cuisine and alcoholic beverages, you will love the food! Not that you all don't already know this but if you take up restaurant space, you do need to order dinner. I had someone ask me so wanted to let you all know. Please forgive me for stating the obvious!

Directions from the North:

101 South to Cochrane Rd Exit. You will turn R directly onto Cochrane Rd.
Immediately merge into the Left Hand Lane and make a left turn at Mc Donald's taking you into the Cochrane Plaza
Keep straight until you are forced to turn left
Go about 50 feet and Sitar Restaurant is on the right. located just next to Mervyns
Plenty of parking

Directions from the South:
101 North to Cochrane Rd Exit. Turn Left, travel over the overpass and merge into Left Lane
Go two traffic signals and turn right at McDonalds taking you into the Cochrane Plaze
Keep straight until you are forced to turn left.
Go about 50 feet and Sitar is Restaurnat is on the right, located just next to Mervyns

Special Announcement: Sarah and Wicked Smileys will be on site for the events all three nights this summer. Sarah will be taking photos while her dear friend Lisa will be vending for her. Sarah has an amazing talent so check out her wicked wares.

Tips for a successful performance:
- Please arrive and register 30 minutes prior to you assigned performance time slot.
- Come as fully costumed as possible, the ladies restroom (small) will be available and a small holding area next to the entrance of the restaurant. I will have bottled water available for you in the holding area.
- The dance area is on a short napped carpet in the front of the restaurant, there are windows so you will be visible both inside as well as to the tables outside the restaurant. The dance area is approx 10' x 10' although there is space between the tables for you soloist if you would like to travel, the patrons will really like that.
- Music and introductions: Sitar has a sound system and that will be my main station. Please bring two cd's with just the music you are performing to and in the correct order. I will also have a portable cd player in case your music doesn't work on the sound system.
thanks to those few who got the music to me early, you are all dialed in.
- Please type out how you would like me to introduce you.

Line Up: (All times approximate)

7:30 Welcome and Introductions
7:32 Ashley Lopez first dance
7:37 La Hadien
7:49 Celena the Killer Ziller
8:05 Bint' Anat
8:15 Ashley Lopez second dance
8:25 Tribal Moon
Break
8:45 Michelle Reynolds
8:55 Megan of Jewel of Opar
9:05 Esperanza
9:15 Jewel of Opar
9:30 Kristina Sugarglider
9:40 Jilly

I am honored to be working with such an amazing group of ladies. I can never thank you all enough for coming to Morgan Hill and helping me make this such a great show with such esteemed dancers. I also would like to thank my friends Lisa and Sarah for their assistance and guidance. They have also worked hard on this event and have kept me sane.

Time to Travel

Robert and I just realized we have enough airmiles to travel to Europe. Where should we go? This is what I want, ancient architecture, art , cultural experiences, ocean and a few of the ancient wonders fo the world or could be, touristy stuff..and great food so I am thinking Italy or Greece. Who can make a case for either?

We are going to Egypt 10/09

Sitar Shimmy Shakedown August

Sarah did an amazing job on this flyer

Sitar Shimmy Shakedown

Our event is one month away and I am so excited and shimmying with anticipation! I like to be as organized as possible and am trying to gather as much information to have ready several days before the event. I will be making all the annoucements and hopefully preparing a modest program with all of your names. Please email me with a few lines that you would like to have me either print or say that night.
Also music, I see you all rolling your eyes, but I would like the music 2 weeks prior as well. I will either see you in class or I will email you my address.
Thanks to my teachers and friends who are coming to perform!
Love and Peace Sisters
Stephani

Oh, This is just great

So I spent alot of time listening to music yesterday. I thought I was committed to a piece from Moon Moth Mixes for my full moon ritual in June. I heard a beautiful piece by Incus so now I am thinking of rethinking my original decision. If I don't fully commit to music, I will just have to stand there in my pretty sparkly moon goddess costume and fake it.
I really need to work on layering and should get myself up to Michelle, although Ashley is pretty much kicking my butt on Thurs PM. for two hours. Why oh why must I live so far away from my beloved teachers?

Must focus, must focus, must focus

I am feeling very distracted lately, I think I may have spring fever and may need a pill or something.

Damn it, I just ate another choc chip cookie, I have no control when I am in this state of mind. I will justify it be not eating dinner.

I resolve myself to work today, not think about music and dance (until 5:00, or my lunch hour would be OK too) and to stay out of trouble . I will not shop on line and will use Tribe for only necessary communications like dance emergencies...no, really, that's what I will do.

I have alot to do and am just thinking out loud.......

Dance Sisters: I need your music for the June performance ASAP. Please burn me a cd with just the music you are performing to, in the correct order (if more than one song) and make certain you can play it on two different systems. Also please mark the CD with your troupe name or solo name. I see most of you at classes but you can also give it to Sarah or Lisa and they will deliver it safely to me. I would like to have all the music by the end of May. My plan is to download to my ipod but also have the cd as a plan B. They do have a sound system at the restaurant.

My friend's troupe cancelled today for june and I am really sad about it but hoping things will work out, I will work her in no matter what.

I am scheduled to perform a solo in June and August and a troupe dance in July. I still have to choreograh my performance,master my choregraphy, and have my costumes made. Laurel will be making my Moon Goddess and hopefully my costume for August, still to be determined. I am thinking of something sort of gothy/punky but made with this killer burgandy glitter fabric. I am absolutley commited to the music I have chosen.

I should take a class tonight but i made an appt for a massage instead, what a brat. I was really lazy at work today and just messed around in my office playing music and getting into trouble, I won't tell you what I have been up to, you all could blackmail me.

going to LA in a few weeks for my dad's 80 bday, god he still looks like a movie star to me, so tall and handsome. I love him so much!

I went to lunch yesterday with my lovely glamazon friend Tracy and we celebrated her birthday, I got the most beautiful note today telling me what a cherished friend I am to her...she is beautiful inside and out. and I am the lucky one.

Oh, I just remembered I have to RSVP for a party this Sat...the fun never stops in my world
to be continued