Hey, for those of you in/near Ontario, or who like to travel, we're having our winter Northern Oasis Hafla this month, on Saturday, January 24th. A lot of our local bellydance and music community comes out, "mundane" and SCA, and we get friends from Pittsburgh and other areas coming up regularly as well. This is basically a kitchen party, ME style, at our house- we play music and dance all night, or at least until the last musician falls asleep. Northern Oasis haflas have been happening semi-regularly for about the last 12 years in various locations in and around Kitchener, hosted by Nott. So if you're missing Pennsic and looking for a chance to dance and play music with like-minded friends, come on out:-)

Original announcement below:

The Northern Oasis Hafla rides again!

Bring your instruments and your favorite hip belts or scarves, and
come over to our place to shimmy and play music all night long with
friends! We'll have tasty middle eastern snackage and our usual
homemade chai, and lots of room to dance, play music, or just lounge
and show off your jewelry:-)

When: Saturday, January 24th, 2009, beginning at 7pm
Where: Safiya & Nott's, Kitchener, Ontario (write to me if you want details/directions)

Coming from afar? Crash space available (let us know in advance, if possible- we do have several out-of-town guests coming already). Children, friends, partners welcome! Send me mail on tribe if you have questions... who knows, I might be able to answer them:)