Winter Solstice Drumming on Virginia Key

Catch the rhythms of the sea at the full  moon drum circle .

Celebrate the winter solstice on Virginia Key this weekend at the monthly drumming circle that takes places at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. 

There are two opportunities to join the “Full Moon” drumming circles - either as spectator or participant, all are welcome: 

Nighttime drumming:  Sat., Dec. 18 from 6  to 9 p.m.

Daytime drumming:  Sun., Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to sundown.

This year the winter solstice is Dec. 21, which will also be marked by a lunar eclipse . Astronomically speaking, the winter solstice takes places exactly when the Earth tilts farthest away from the sun. Many cultures associate it with rebirth - the beginning of a new year.   

It is also tied to the earth and its ritual and rhythmic changes -- which makes drumming the right ritual for an island that is wild at heart, a refuge and natural garden on land and sea. 

As one participant put: “This is the place were connections with the natural world happen.”

Enjoy!

If you go:  Drums and other acoustic instruments are welcome. Show your drums at the park entrance to get the park entrance ($5) waived. Directions: the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park entrance is just before the Bear Cut bridge heading south toward Key Biscayne. Turn left at the traffic light. More info: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 305-960-4600.


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Drums in the Park Sunday at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Everyone is welcome at the “Drums in the Park” event this weekend at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park -whether to play or listen - at the open drum circle.

The community gathering takes place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19 at the dance pavilion just steps away from the sandy shores of the beach park (also every third Sunday of the month).

This is a great opportunity for family and friends to hear some great music and also enjoy the beach park, which features a historic seaside carousel, miniature train, nature boardwalk and a restored sandy beach that has been replanted by volunteers with native dune vegetation.

Attention musicians: drums and other acoustic instruments are welcome. Show your drum at the park entrance, say “Drum Circle,” and voila - you get the park entrance fee ($5) waived.

Directions: This is the historic Virginia Key Beach Park after the Miami Seaquarium (just before the Bear Cut bridge heading south towards Key Biscayne). Turn left at the traffic light.

Resources: Virginia Key Beach Park, http://www.virginiakeybeachpark.net/home.htm; 305-960-4600.