Positing Social Networks & Inner Work

Wondering how these typically 3rd person status updates or tweets can be used as transformational tools. #evolve #detroit

Tzara, Burroughs & Gysin successfully "opened up" our ability to navigate in this construct with "cut-ups" #evolve #detroit

"When you cut into the present the future leaks out." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut-up_technique #evolve #detroit

When gazed upon from an energetic perspective, these channels, streams and waves become a powerful living network. #evolve #detroit

I'm particularly interested in how knowledge of these networks can assist us to shift our own perception of time. #evolve #detroit #evolvedetroit

New Year's Day Yoga & Raw Brunch & Vegan Chai Spice Cake Recipe

"When you are already in Detroit, you don't have to take a bus to get there." ~ Ram Dass “In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” ~ William Blake Greetings Detroit and all who grace us here! Welcome to the final Evolve Detroit of 2009. We hope that your holidays have been joyous and filled with warmth. We want to thank you all for your continued support throughout this last year. It's been quite some time since I've had an opportunity to take the time and write a good old fashioned meditative Evolve Detroit. I invite you to take a moment, take a few deep breaths to shift your perspective, reconnect and take-in this edition. We're very honored to share with you. It's not too late to Take a Moment Though I've been busy working on some exciting 2010 projects and spending time with Angela & Aya, I've tried to give myself the time for reflection that the Solstice requests. As the longest night passes many of us are naturally drawn towards inner work but find it hard to ground, let alone meditate. I've often thought the uber- stressed out holiday season designed to get retail back in black, also serves to distract us from exploring the deep mysteries that this season engenders. Whether you live by a linear Gregorian system or a more cyclic Indigenous system, this season calls you to mark the passing, or turning, of time. I share this to encourage an earnest pursuit of taking the time to recognize where you've been and where you're going as the wheel of the year turns. This moment can take a number of forms, from a traditional meditative position to a well bundled up walk. No matter my technique, I find focused breathing helps me to navigate the flood of thoughts I often find upon turning inward. It takes great courage to look inside and even more courage to do so without judgment. Be kind to yourself, but be honest and, most importantly, try to keep it in perspective. At least that's what Angela and I try to keep in mind. I gladly share that we often forget and fall into patterns, but that's a part of the process. Our practice (yoga, our diet and sustainable living in general) serves to bring those patterns into our awareness, we learn to shift perspective and continue to evolve. Huge Thanks Of course, we want to thank everyone who assisted us in 2009. It was a wonderful and intense year for Angela, Aya and I and we wouldn't be here if it were not for the incredible people and communities that have taken us to heart. Thank you all for taking a moment (or many) to help us keep this dream alive! We are excited it walk into 2010 with you. We want to thank MOCAD for hosting two Detroit Evolution events in one week! The MOCAD staff were fantastic and made both the Model D Green Initiatives Talk and their Family Day a pleasure to be involved with. Our thanks to Model D for the invitation to share on an impressive panel representing some of the exciting projects underway in Detroit. This event drew an impressive crowd, especially for the holiday season. We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us. Family Day at MOCAD was a hoot. We had an opportunity to meet other Detroit families, catch up with some friends, and share two Raw Food demos. Thank you all so much! There are so many new events below that I am challenged to mention them all here. Angela recently published her menu for our New Year's Day Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch: Pomegranate Mimosas, Raw Vegan Mango Lassies, Cauliflower Samosa Hash, Daikon & Red Cabbage Slaw, Shitaki Mushroom & Broccoli Quiche with Cashew Macadamia Nut Crust, Baby Gourmet Greens with Tamari Almonds & Sesame Ginger Miso Dressing and Crispy Chocolate & Caramel Bars. We still have space for this class on Friday and would love to spend New Year's Day sharing yoga, Dixon's incredible violin, and Angela's amazing raw food with you. email or call 313.316.1411 to reserve space in this or any of our classes. Did I mention that Angela has included her Chai Spice Cake recipe below? :) We need to kick it up a notch in order for Detroit Evolution to carry on and, as you can see from the offerings below, we're rising to the challenge. We're honored to continue to share our talents with you and, with your continued support, are ready to help make 2010 a year of Health, Joy and Liberation for the people of Detroit and all beings, everywhere. Our Blessings to you and yours. We look forward to sharing with you all again soon. In Health, Joy and Liberation, Gregg for Angela, Aya Eden & Detroit Evolution Aya Eden enjoying his daily sprouts & some new Detroit Evolution design elements. We get a flat of sprouts every week from Raw Detroit Community Farms. Please email if you'd like info on purchasing locally grown sprouts!

December 29th, 2009 Evolve Detroit is published as needed by Detroit Evolution and is dedicated to Health, Joy & Liberation. Our Community Keeps Growing! Subscribers this week: 1113 Please share Evolve Detroit and encourage your friends, family and community to subscribe. Enter your email & look for a confirmation in your inbox: Follow us on twitter & facebook! For more information please contact: Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com 313.316.1411 info@detroitevolution.com We are pleased to share that people interested in growing Transition Detroit have been coming together recently. If you'd like to help Transition in Detroit please join our facebook page and email Gregg. Visit TRANSITION MICHIGAN

Detroit Evolution evolvedetroit evolvedetroit the new Evolve Detroit is live & features Angela's Chai Spice Cake recipe! http://ping.fm/x4k6f about 1 hour ago reply evolvedetroit Good Morning Detroit! It's early & I'm settling into work. Get your RSVPs in for our Yoga Brunch on Friday! http://ping.fm/OCOlQ 8 hours ago reply evolvedetroit gorgeous twilight in Detroit, stunning! 18 hours ago reply evolvedetroit must... finish... Evolve... Detroit... 22 hours ago reply Join the conversation Detroit Evolution also offers Private Kitchen Classes Personal Chef Service Catering for any sized event Nutritional Counseling Private Yoga & Meditation Instruction Massage & Bodywork Sessions Sustainability Workshops Motivational Presentations Please contact info@detroitevolution.com or call 313.316.1411 for a personalized quote or our hourly rates. We actively pursue trade/bartering and will gladly offer a sliding scale for those in need. Please help us Evolve! Now that we have settled into our new home in N. Corktown we are once again expanding our offerings and events. If you have found value in our work, whether through a tasty hand-crafted lunch, a meaningful yoga class, or one of our awareness raising movie nights, please consider helping us to offset the cost of our offerings. By doing so you'll assist us to lay the foundation for the next phase of our work.		Weekly Ongoing Events: Wednesdays: Detroit Permaculture Study Group & Workshop Every Wednesday, 6-8pm - Participatory & FREE! Location: Spirit of Hope Church 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit 48208 The Detroit Permaculture Study Group and Workshop has started again for the winter. We meet on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month we try to attend Detroit Abides Movie night. We will be reading, "The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency To Local Resilience" by Rob Hopkins. Thursdays: Community-Based Yoga with Gregg Newsom Beginning January 14th & then every Thursday, 6:30 - 8pm - Donation Based Location: Spirit of Hope Church 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit 48208 Evolutionary Yoga returns to Detroit thanks to the Spirit of Hope Church and all of our dedicated students who have continued to support and encourage our efforts to share yoga in Detroit. Please park in the gated lot behind the church and enter through the back door into the basement. We will be practicing in the 3rd floor gym. Please give yourself extra time if you are new to this location. Call 313.316.1411 if you need assistance. This phone will be on until we begin class promptly at 6:30p These secrets of yoga are within the hearts of everyone. ~Yoga Rahasya III.29 Our Community-Based Yoga sessions are always dedicated to the health, joy and liberation of all beings. Special attention is paid to the act of practicing yoga in Detroit and sharing the personal change achieved in yoga with change in the community. Our classes are taught specifically for the students in attendance. Yoga is first and foremost about the breath and does not refer to our experience or physical flexibility. We strive to find common ground and practice from that point. This practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Gregg Newsom has studied and practiced yoga since 1994. In 2004, he began to teach at yoga studios and medical centers across the Metro Detroit area. Though teaching many and varied styles of yoga his personal practice is Ashtanga. In 2006, Gregg traveled to Mysore, India to study with Ashtanga guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. His time in India enhanced his connection to the traditional practice of yoga and he strives to share this with all of his students. He's also been blessed to practice and study with Maju Jois, David Life, Sharon Gannon, Tim Miller and R. Sharath Rangaswamy. Please plan to join us for our first class at Spirit of Hope Church on Thursday, January 14th. January: To register for our NEW YEAR'S DAY Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch please email Gregg or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) New Year's Day Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, January 1st 9:30am-Noon $40 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207 Share in a 75 minute Evolutionary Yoga session led by Gregg Newsom. This breath centered flowing practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Our session will feature Live Music from Dixon’s Violin. Described as cosmic gypsy, electronic romanticism and interstellar whalesong, Dixon’s mesmerizing electric violin will provide the perfect accompaniment to our focused breath and movement. After our session we’ll enjoy a local and organic Raw Food Brunch prepared by Angela Newsom. Experience the benefits of Raw Foods and how they assist to balance the body and mind. Over Brunch we’ll share in a Satsang (open discussion) on the benefits of a healthy and humane diet to our practice on and off the mat. Raw Brunch Menu: Pomegranate Mimosas Raw Vegan Mango Lassies Cauliflower Samosa Hash Daikon & Red Cabbage Slaw Shitaki Mushroom & Broccoli Quiche with Cashew Macadamia Nut Crust Baby Gourmet Greens with Tamari Almonds & Sesame Ginger Miso Dressing Crispy Chocolate & Caramel Bars New Year - New (Raw) You! Wednesday January 6th, 6:30-9pm $10 Location: Irene's Myomassology Institute 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48033 We're pleased to share that we'll be offering low-cost classes at Irene's once a month! We're very thankful and celebrate our connection to Irene's as it's where Angela and I met. ~G The new year is the perfect time to begin your transition to a raw vegan lifestyle! Angela will show you how to successfully incorporate more raw foods into your diet by sharing basic techniques and tips meant to inspire and empower. Learn how to blend, sprout and dehydrate with confidence! (Don’t fret if you don’t have all of the fancy equipment and gadgets; we always try to have a low-tech option available with each recipe.) Angela will also share her own personal journey to healing physically, mentally and emotionally through diet and how you can also learn to tune into your body and unleash its incredible healing capabilities. Our menu for the evening: Crispy Kale Chips with Spicy Tahini Marinade Curried Sprouted Mung Bean Salad with Butternut Squash & Pecans Borsht Energy Soup with Topping Bar including Raw Sour Cream This class is part of Irene's ongoing Veggie Meet-ups. To save your space in this class please RSVP through meet-up.com Special Guest Stars: Jon Bibbs, Marvwon, RoSpit, and the legendary Songstress… Ortheia Barnes!!! Date: Friday, January 8 Time: 7pm & 8:30 pm performances Venue: The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Admission: FREE !!! The Monica Blaire Experiment Friday, January 8th 7 & 8:30pm Location: Detroit Institute of Arts From Vegetarian Selectronics: "As a part of their continuing venue for great artists, celebrate the New Year at Friday Night Live! With The Monica Blaire Experiment! "Detroit, Michigan - Dynamic singer, Monica Blaire and the Detroit Institute of Art are collaborating for an evening in celebration of the art of sound. The two will merge for the second installment of Blaire’s avante-garde project: The Monica Blaire Experiment Bridging the Gap: Adventures in Sound Vol. 2. "The DIA, an important cultural landmark in the city of Detroit, will be hosting the free event on January 8, 2010, at 7:00 PM featuring the progressive songstress, Monica Blaire. Her stage presence has always been unique and distinguished for its performance art leanings. This event, however, demarcates her conscious acknowledgement of the audience as participants and a galvanizing influence on her music. The Sound Experiment endeavors to bridge the gap between age demographics by creating a fun and highly interactive experience between Monica Blaire and her patrons." Angela and Gregg LIVE on Lateefah's Health World Live AM 1310 WDTW Wednesday January 9th, 11am-12pm TUNE IN: http://abc.eznettools.net/harmonyheath/ radio_show.html We're excited to visit Lateefah's Health World and share more on our work as Detroit Evolution and healthy living in Detroit. Corktown Community Brunch Sunday, January 17th Location: Brother Nature Produce 2913 Rosa Parks We are pleased to announce the return of our Corktown Community Brunch at the Brother Nature "Farm House." This brunch is intended to bring our community together and provide a space to share information on sustainability and building resilient neighborhoods in Detroit. Joining us for brunch is also a great way to show your support of our work, help us grow and to help lay the foundation for our work in Corktown. We've been inspired by visits to Ann Arbor for Friday Mornings @ Selma and will learn more about their very successful model in the coming weeks by volunteering with them. Please consider helping this concept grow by volunteering! In addition to folks helping with the Brunch, we're looking for assistance with Grant Writing and creating a transparent accounting system. Please call or email Gregg to learn more. Detroit Abides This Month's FREE Movie: Consuming Kids Wednesday, January 20th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell & Alfred This month we are pleased to partner with Detroit Waldorf School to screen this powerful film. It was great to see everyone laugh and learn about the "Shopacalpse" in November. This time around we'll take a more detailed and sobering look at the marketing of mass-consumption to children. Please note that though the shed is heated, it is a large open space and quite drafty. Dressing warm, bringing a blanket and, as always, a few friends is advised. ~G Note: We are actively seeking volunteers to help us keep Detroit Abides up and running. Please call or email Gregg to learn more. Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit, Detroit Evolution, and Eastern Market Corporation come together on the third Wednesday of every month to present Detroit Abides, A Free Sustainability Gathering in Eastern Market's Shed 5. The event features a movie on a sustainable topic, explores the topic at the local level through discussion and support from regional groups and businesses, and creates a space to meet like-minded people from all walks of life & grow an active, healthy community. Raw Fundamentals Sunday, January 23rd, 12:30-3:30pm - $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207 Let loving yourself be your new years resolution this year. A part of this is eating more raw foods. Angela will show you how to successfully incorporate more raw foods into your diet by sharing basic techniques and tips meant to inspire and empower. Learn how to blend, sprout and dehydrate with confidence! Our Menu: Super Immune Boosting Green Smoothies Crispy Kale Chips with Spicy Tahini Marinade Curried Sprouted Mung Bean Salad with Butternut Squash & Pecans Borsht Energy Soup with Topping Bar including Raw Sour Cream Crispy Pumpkin Falafel Cakes with Spiced Creamy Cashew Sauce Angela's classes are about much more than just food preparation - meet like minded people, share great food, information and resources! To register please send an email or call 313.316.1411 and leave a voicemail. Angela is also available for private classes and classes geared towards specific dietary concerns. The Future of Food Wednesday January 29th, 6:30-9pm - FREE Location: Detroit Waldorf School I'm pleased to be a part of the post-screening panel. We're honored to share with the Detroit Waldorf community. ~Gregg The Future of Food, a groundbreaking documentary released in 2004, distills the complex technology and key regulatory, legal, ethical, environmental and consumer issues surrounding the troubling changes happening in the food system today—genetically engineered foods, patenting, and the corporatization of food—into terms the average person can easily understand. It empowers consumers to understand the consequences of their food choices on our future. The film screening is a free event, open to the public, for ages 18 and over. Light refreshments will be served before the film and a panel will speak after the film. To reserve seats RSVP to: 313-822-0300 Detroit Waldorf School Outreach Director Melanie Reiser at: www.detroitwaldorf.org SAVE THE DATE: Winter Restoration Workshop January 30th, 12:30-3:30p - $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207 (check back for a full class description) A Sacred Sexuality Workshop with our friend Leslie Blackburn of OneSpace January 31st (check back for more details) Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207

Angela is honored to share her recipes. We'd appreciate your feedback and healthy success stories. For more information or to learn about our Healthy Catering please email angela@detroitevolution.com Chai Spice Cake with Vegan Butter-cream Frosting – makes one double layer 9 inch cake This chai spice cake is our most popular holiday dessert! It looks beautiful and is absolutely delicious! This one is a promised hit at any gathering. Get creative and design your own special cake, but I really love adding shredded coconut flakes and whole pecans to the top of mine. You could even try adding nuts, carrot or dried fruit into the batter of the cake too! photo by Ed Knight silentgiants.com 2 c. hemp, almond or oat milk 3 Chai spice tea bags (I like yogi tea brand or yerba mate) 1½ c. raw cane sugar 1 c. vanilla coconut milk yogurt ½ c. grapeseed or sunflower oil 2 tsp. vanilla 22/3 c. whole wheat or spelt pastry flour 2½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sea salt Preheat oven to 350˚ In a small saucepan, heat the hemp milk until almost boiling; add tea bags, cover and remove from heat. Let the tea mixture steep for 10 minutes. When you are ready to use, remove the tea bags, squeezing out remaining liquid. In a blender or large bowl whisk together oil, yogurt, sugar, vanilla and tea mixture until smooth. In a separate bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine, activating the baking powder and soda. Add the dry mixture to the wet and mix well. Cut rounds to fit into the bottom of two 9-inch cake pans out of parchment paper. Put a drop of oil in the bottom of both pans and use a towel to spread the oil around the bottom and sides. Place the parchment rounds inside the pans. Pour the batter evenly between both pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven, slide a knife around the edges of cakes and set aside to cool completely. Remove each cake from its pan, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until you are ready to assemble and frost your cake. Vegan butter-cream frosting: 1 c. vegan butter, softened (2 sticks) ½ c. hemp milk 6 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla In a large bowl with a hand blender cream the butter. Slowly add the powdered sugar and milk. Add the vanilla. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken a little before use. Chai Spice Cake with Vegan Butter-cream Frosting Recipe by Detroit Evolution is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

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DIY Vegan Holiday Class this Sat, Detroit Evolution at MOCAD!

"When you are already in Detroit, you don't have to take a bus to get there." ~ Ram Dass “Maybe that’s the ultimate take-away from a class at Detroit Evolution: seeing food not as a commodity but as a relationship with the earth, as an individual and a community, one not to be approached without a conscience.” ~Michael Jackman, Metrotimes Greetings Detroit and all who grace us here! Welcome to our early December Evolve Detroit. Angela & I thank you for taking a moment to check out our work and current offerings. We're sharing some exciting classes and are involved in some awesome events in the next couple of weeks. We hope you'll be able to join us. Our Vegan Holiday Class is this Saturday December 12th and we still have a few spaces available. Angela just finished up the menu for this one. She'll show us how to prepare Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Tepenade Stuffed Mushrooms with homemade Walnut Parmesan, Polenta Cakes with Grilled Tofu, Onions and Spinach and topped with a light Cream Sauce, Gratitude Salad with Kale, Butternut Squash and Spiced Cranberry Dressing and a Raw Pecan Pie with Whipped Topping. We'll end class by sampling this healthy and tasty feast! Seating is limited for this class so please RSVP asap. All of the details are below. We're also beginning to fill our very special New Year's Day Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch. These Yoga/Raw Foods events are experiential journeys where like minded folk come together and share. Dixon's Violin accompaniment to our yoga session and the following Raw Foods feast will be a beautiful and inspiring way to ring in the new year. Please consider joining us for this celebration. You can read more about this event and RSVP below. Angela and I have also been doing a great deal of visioning and retooling in the last few weeks. We're refining our mission statement and creating a new infrastructure for Detroit Evolution. We'll be talking about this new vision and the Transition Movement at the first of two events at MOCAD this month. We're honored to be a part of Model D's Speaker Series: Green Initiatives Detroit! on December 16th. The event is free, but you need to rsvp to attend. We'll also be at MOCAD on Sunday the 20th for their Family Day. We'll be talking about the benefits of eating raw and offering two Raw Food demonstrations that both kids and adults will love. There are more details on both of these MOCAD events below. I also want to remind you that Detroit Abides, our free movie night in Eastern Market will take a break for December. We'll look forward to joining you in Shed 5, amongst the pallets of potatoes, again in January. Please give yourself a moment to take in the info we've gathered together this time around. We appreciate your forwarding this on to a few like minded or curious folks who would enjoy Evolve Detroit. We're already putting together a special Winter Solstice Edition to express our gratitude and share our vision for Detroit Evolution in 2010. During this busy time of year please know that Angela, Aya Eden and I send our blessings to you and yours! In Health, Joy and Liberation, Gregg for Angela, Aya Eden & Detroit Evolution

December 8th, 2009 Evolve Detroit is published as needed by Detroit Evolution and is dedicated to Health, Joy & Liberation. Our Community Keeps Growing! Subscribers this week: 1096 Please share Evolve Detroit and encourage your friends, family and community to subscribe. Enter your email & look for a confirmation in your inbox: Follow us on twitter & facebook! For more information please contact: Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com 313.316.1411 info@detroitevolution.com We are pleased to share that people interested in growing Transition Detroit have been coming together recently. If you'd like to help Transition in Detroit please join our facebook page and email Gregg. Visit TRANSITION MICHIGAN

Detroit Evolution evolvedetroit evolvedetroit How Deep? 4 hours ago reply evolvedetroit Thanking the ancestors for their assistance with our work today & always! 5 hours ago reply evolvedetroit RT @GreeningDetroit: 3 days left to vote for us in the #Chasegiving competition! Please show support... http://bit.ly/5AST4q 5 hours ago reply evolvedetroit RT @invincibleDET: Thursday in Detroit: Benefit for Mu at the Shelter w/ Prof. Griff(PE) @jasiriX @mizkorona +more 5 hours ago reply Join the conversation Detroit Evolution also offers Private Kitchen Classes Personal Chef Service Catering for any sized event Nutritional Counseling Private Yoga & Meditation Instruction Massage & Bodywork Sessions Sustainability Workshops Motivational Presentations Please contact info@detroitevolution.com or call 313.316.1411 for a personalized quote or our hourly rates. We actively pursue trade/bartering and will gladly offer a sliding scale for those in need. Please help us Evolve! Now that we have settled into our new home in N. Corktown we are once again expanding our offerings and events. If you have found value in our work, whether through a tasty hand-crafted lunch, a meaningful yoga class, or one of our awareness raising movie nights, please consider helping us to offset the cost of our offerings. By doing so you'll assist us to lay the foundation for the next phase of our work.

Weekly Ongoing Events: Sundays: Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg Every Sunday, 2-3pm - $15 Walk-in NOTE: Your first week of classes at Practice Yoga are FREE! Location: Practice Yoga 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 The Evolution continues with this weekly yoga offering. Gregg is honored to connect with the long time Detroit Evolution supporters at Practice Yoga to offer these Sunday classes. Sessions with Gregg place emphasis on the breath and the expansion of consciousness rather than the perfection of form. Come out and join us this and every Sunday! Wednesdays: Detroit Permaculture Study Group & Workshop Every Wednesday, 6-8pm - Participatory & FREE! Location: Spirit of Hope Church 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit 48208 The Detroit Permaculture Study Group and Workshop has started again for the winter months. We meet on Weds from 6-7 pm on the 3rd Weds. of the month we are going to try and attend the Detroit Abides Movie night. We will be reading, "The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency To Local Resilience" by Rob Hopkins. December Events: Detroit Abides takes December Off! I want to thank everyone who came out to Eastern Market for our November Detroit Abides! It was quite an event. Over 70 people came together amidst pallets of potatoes and forklifts to watch Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping's hilarious and illuminating "What Would Jesus Buy?" We often tackle "heavy" topics every Third Wednesday, so this time around it was great to hear booming laughter fill Shed 5. We will be taking December off and will return to Shed 5 in January with another Free film focused upon Sustainability. Save the Date! Wednesday, January 20th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. December Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, December 12th 1-3pm $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. This class is almost full. Please register to hold your space. DIY Holiday Menu: Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Tepenade Stuffed Mushrooms with homemade Walnut Parmesan, Polenta Cakes with Grilled Tofu, Onions and Spinach and topped with a light Cream Sauce, Gratitude Salad with Kale, Butternut Squash and Spiced Cranberry Dressing and a Raw Pecan Pie with Whipped Topping. To register for our December Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) Detroit Evolution at MOCAD! Detroit Evolution are honored to share our offerings with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit in December. December 16th Green Initiatives Detroit The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the MOCAD in Detroit's Midtown. The event is free, but we ask that you sign up in advance to be part of the conversation. December 20th Family Day No registration is required for this FREE event. MOCAD and the Model D Speaker Series present Green Initiatives Detroit! Presentations & Conversation Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Green is a big discussion in this city. But what does that mean? What are the realities of going green in Detroit and what are some of those projects? Model D, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, will hope to answer some of those questions at the next speaker series on Dec. 16. The evening's panel will include: Landscape architect Jeff Klein of Classic Landscaping The Green Garage, Midtown Detroit Detroit Evolution A representative from the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building's green efforts Plus a representative from the State of Michigan's Bureau of Energy Systems Each presenter will give an overview of each of their projects and then open up for a discussion with the audience. MOCAD FAMILY DAY: Paper Gardens and Raw Food?!? Sunday, Dec 20, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 A family day dedicated to creating a garden inside the brick walls of MOCAD. Children can use raw food, such as potatoes and mushrooms, to create prints. They can learn how to make mosaics using rice & beans. Knowledgeable volunteers will show how to make origami animals and flowers. There will also be live demonstrations by the good people at the Detroit Evolution for kids and their parents on methods of preparation and the health benefits of raw foods. January 2010 To register for our NEW YEAR'S DAY Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch please email Gregg or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) New Year's Day Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, January 1st 9:30am-Noon $40 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 482072 Share in a 75 minute Evolutionary Yoga session led by Gregg Newsom. This breath centered flowing practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Our session will feature Live Music from Dixon’s Violin. Described as cosmic gypsy, electronic romanticism and interstellar whalesong, Dixon’s mesmerizing electric violin will provide the perfect accompaniment to our focused breath and movement. After our session we’ll enjoy a local and organic Raw Food Brunch prepared by Angela Newsom. Experience the benefits of Raw Foods and how they assist to balance the body and mind. Over Brunch we’ll share in a Satsang (open discussion) on the benefits of a healthy and humane diet to our practice on and off the mat.

As part of our Local-lujah Holiday Season we've started to put together a little shopping guide of Detroit based small businesses. These small shops would really benefit from your support now and all year round. Our Going Local Guide is very much a work in progress and more shops/people will be added as we go. If we're missing something or someone please drop Gregg an email with your suggestions, gregg@detroitevolution.com Affordable Remodeling Dave Messershmidt 1.586.202.0074 affordableremodeling_detroit@yahoo.com So many DIY Projects go un-finished and before the new year begins maybe you need some help to get yours done. Jan and I hired Dave and Josh of Affordable Remodeling because we knew if we DIYed it we'd have to hire someone to fix it so we cut to the chase and hired them. They did an awesome job installing a huge fence around our new house and rehabbing our "Sunroom" They are fast, do good work, have awesome personalities and are affordable. Painting Jean Wilson 313.377.4203 Jean has been painting houses and businesses for 20+ years. She does great work! She painted the front of our house, but she has also painted Twingo's, The Atlas, The Royal Oak Music Theater along with many other places around Metro-Detroit. By supporting Jean you also help to support many other projects in and around Detroit. Jean is the Ex. Director of United Peace Relief Detroit (UPRD), which is working to create a local network to respond to local disasters great and small. Detroit Community Acupuncture http://www.detroitcommunityacupuncture.com/ Nora Madden 313-831-3222 In my quest to avoid doctors, hospitals, and drugs I have found acupuncture to be very helpful in keeping me healthy. People ask me all of the time how I do everything I do and what it comes down to is working at keeping myself healthy with massage, acupuncture and good food! Nora is on my friends list. I'll come back and plug in contact info when I can. Food Eastern Market Goodwells Organic Foods Avalon International Breads "Grown in Detroit" at local Produce Markets Urban Gardens and Farms Georgia St. Community Gardens Catherine Ferguson Academy Hope Takes Root Earthworks Spirit Farm FAITH Farm: food action in the hood Grassroots Garden Artists Stephen "Fuzzytek" Boyle, Photos http://wordpress.fuzzytek.com/ for appointment email: garrettmacleanphotography at gmail dot com

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US Social Forum Detroit, June 22-26, 2010 The US Social Forum is a movement building process. It is not a conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history. We must declare what we want our world to look like and we must start planning the path to get there. The USSF provides spaces to learn from each other’s experiences and struggles, share our analysis of the problems our communities face, build relationships, and align with our international brothers and sisters to strategize how to reclaim our world. The purpose of the USSF is to effectively and affirmatively articulate the values and strategies of a growing and vibrant movement for justice in the United States. Those who build towards and participate in the USSF are no longer interested in simply stating what social justice movements “stand-against,” rather we see ourselves as part of new movements that reach beyond national borders, that practice democracy at all levels, and understand that neo-liberalism abroad and here in the US is not the solution. The USSF provides a first major step towards such articulation of what we stand for.

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Been thinking about the counter culture meme of Hassan Sabbah and how variations of it found their way into global cultural awareness through terrorism and the resultant misinterpretations of Islam by the West. Some memes have intention and big teeth.

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“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." ~Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s Greetings Detroit and all who grace us here! We're really not sure what to do with ourselves as this is the 3rd Evolve Detroit sent off in 3 weeks! As we continue to settle into our new home in North Corktown, we are once again settling into our heartfelt mission as Detroit Evolution. We're pleased to share that, In October we quietly slipped into our 3rd year as caretakers of this quirky and dynamic business that was born in the Canfield Lofts as the Renegade Reality Lab. (Where our friends City Bird are now located) When Angela and I met in 2006, our individual worlds were transformed as we shifted our attention to working together to promote Health, Joy and Liberation and we've been changing and evolving, sometimes rather chaotically, since. I don't want to seem overly nostalgic, but with Thanksgiving on the horizon, I want to recognize and celebrate the interest that so many people have paid us since we began this leg of our journey. If there is one constant in our work as Detroit Evolution it is the fact that we are consistently blown away by those we have met, shared and worked with. As we again approach a more robust schedule of classes and offerings, we can state frankly that we would not be here if it were not for the support and attention that you have shown us. Whether you are joining us for the first time today or have been with us since day one, we are thankful that you've found us and look forward to sharing more with you. Sharing and gratitude are huge aspects of our mission. Detroit Evolution, while being many things, is across the board an expression of our talents and our interests. Since we started sending out Evolve Detroit we have used it as a means to express the results of our personal experimentation. We always strive to express that we are in the midst of transition ourselves and do so in our classes and all aspects of our work by sharing both our sometimes rather personal stories. We have intricately tied our personal growth to the growth and vitality of our business so we do things a bit differently and have thrived by doing so. If you find value in what we're sharing here please consider helping us to grow by sharing our work with friends, family and members of your community that may connect with it. We are currently laying the foundations for Detroit Evolution to take root in North Corktown with a new space and quite frankly need all the help we can get to do so. We thank you for spreading the word and for supporting us by attending our classes and events. It's great to be back up and running and we're thankful for your assistance in helping us to grow. Detroit Abides takes December Off! I want to thank everyone who came out to Eastern Market for our November Detroit Abides! It was quite an event. Over 70 people came together amidst pallets of potatoes and forklifts to watch Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping's hilarious and illuminating "What Would Jesus Buy?" We often tackle "heavy" topics every Third Wednesday, so this time around it was great to hear booming laughter fill Shed 5. We will be taking December off and will return to Shed 5 in January with another Free film focused upon Sustainability. LIVE RAW YOGA MUSIC BRUNCH & New Classes! There's a great deal in the works here and I want to briefly mention a few upcoming events. First, this coming Friday we're pleased to celebrate the return of our Yoga, Live Music and Raw Foods Brunch. We did a similar event a few months back to rave reviews and are honored to be offering it again this Friday as an opportunity to turn our gratitude in upon ourselves and as an alternative to the massive big box consumption of "Black Friday." Angela just finished her menu for this amazing event: Fresh Juice and Smoothies Tea and Coffee Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche Tarts with Savory Nut Crust Jicama and Sweet Potato Latkes with Lemon-Dill Cream Apple-Walnut Crepes with Cinnamon Maple Cream Gratitude Salad with Kale, Butternut Squash, Beet, Carrot, Pumpkin Seeds and fresh Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Cherry Pistachio Biscotti Um, OMG! There are still a few spaces available but we need to hear from you asap if you'd like to join us. The fee is $35 and all the other details are below. We also just added another Holiday Menu Class as part of Irene's Myomassology Institutes Meet-Up offerings. The class will be on Dec 2nd at 6:30pm at Irene's. To register for this class you need to join the meet up and RSVP. The fee is $15 for this special class. We are also offering another Vegan Holiday Class on December 12th. Our November DIY Class sold out and was a blast. We're very excited about this one too. Please note that the registration page for Model D's Detroit Green Initiatives Speaker Series at the MOCAD is now up and running. We encourage everyone to sign up and join us for this exciting evening. We're, of course, offering Massage/Bodywork sessions and still have some time open to schedule holiday catering with Angela for your upcoming events. Please let us know if you need more info about any of our offerings. We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving and send holiday blessings to you and yours! In Health, Joy and Liberation, Gregg for Angela, Aya Eden & Detroit Evolution

November 24th, 2009 Evolve Detroit is published as needed by Detroit Evolution and is dedicated to Health, Joy & Liberation. In This Issue: Greetings & Update NEW! Exciting Events & Classes NEW! Going Local Guide Connect & Collaborate Our Community Keeps Growing! Subscribers this week: 1087 Please share Evolve Detroit and encourage your friends, family and community to subscribe. Enter your email & look for a confirmation in your inbox: Follow us on twitter & facebook! For more information please contact: Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com 313.316.1411 info@detroitevolution.com We are pleased to share that people interested in growing Transition Detroit have been coming together recently. If you'd like to help Transition in Detroit please join our facebook page and email Gregg. Save the Date: GL Bioneers Detroit Follow-Up Gathering Sat, Dec 5th, 1-5pm Marygrove College Please join us for this special afternoon session. We'll screen and discuss a Bioneer's plenary and then network in an open space format. People involved in Transition from across Southeast Michigan will be in attendance and we encourage you to join us! http://www.glbd.org/ Visit TRANSITION MICHIGAN

Detroit Evolution evolvedetroit evolvedetroit a good night for Little Joy, a little dancing, a little cuddling. http://ping.fm/BP3uL about 1 minute ago reply evolvedetroit RT @TransitionCO: Rob Hopkins' TED talk now online. http://bit.ly/5ao5kF 5 hours ago reply evolvedetroit an amazing morning spent w/amazing people & man, can my wife uncook! Thanks to all who attended. We're doing it again New Year's Day! 5 hours ago reply evolvedetroit RT @TransitionCO: Transition US November newsletter: Transition stories, Training, free webinars, news, & resources. http://bit.ly/5OFGDP 5 hours ago reply Join the conversation Detroit Evolution also offers Private Kitchen Classes Personal Chef Service Catering for any sized event Nutritional Counseling Private Yoga & Meditation Instruction Massage & Bodywork Sessions Sustainability Workshops Motivational Presentations Please contact info@detroitevolution.com or call 313.316.1411 for a personalized quote or our hourly rates. We actively pursue trade/bartering and will gladly offer a sliding scale for those in need. Please help us Evolve! Now that we have settled into our new home in N. Corktown we are once again expanding our offerings and events. If you have found value in our work, whether through a tasty hand-crafted lunch, a meaningful yoga class, or one of our awareness raising movie nights, please consider helping us to offset the cost of our offerings. By doing so you'll assist us to lay the foundation for the next phase of our work.

Weekly Events: Sundays: Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg Every Sunday, 2-3pm - $15 Walk-in NOTE: Your first week of classes at Practice Yoga are FREE! Location: Practice Yoga 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 The Evolution continues with this weekly yoga offering. Gregg is honored to connect with the long time Detroit Evolution supporters at Practice Yoga to offer these Sunday classes. Sessions with Gregg place emphasis on the breath and the expansion of consciousness rather than the perfection of form. Come out and join us this and every Sunday! Wednesdays: Detroit Permaculture Study Group & Workshop Every Wednesday, 6-8pm - Participatory & FREE! Location: Spirit of Hope Church 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit 48208 The Detroit Permaculture Study Group and Workshop has started again for the winter months. We meet on Weds from 6-7 pm on the 3rd Weds. of the month we are going to try and attend the Detroit Abides Movie night. We will be reading, "The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency To Local Resilience" by Rob Hopkins from Chelsea Green Publishers. Amazon has it for the cheapest price. For the workshop part of the project we are going to be working on chicken coops and a bio-shelter lean-to for the Brad and Angie Arthouse. We are in need of two people to be project managers for each project. We are gathering materials to use at Spirit Farm. We may have everything we need to start the chicken coops. November Events: To register for our Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch please email Gregg or call 3 13.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) Stop Shopping! Practice Yoga & Eat Raw Instead The Return of Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, November 27th 9:30am-Noon $35 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 Boycott Big Box shopping and all of it's ills, from selling products made with child labor to the active destruction of resilient local economies! Instead, come together and share a 75 minute Evolutionary Yoga session led by Gregg Newsom. This breath centered flowing practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Our session will feature Live Music from Dixon’s Violin. Described as cosmic gypsy, electronic romanticism and interstellar whalesong, Dixon’s mesmerizing electric violin will provide the perfect accompaniment to our focused breath and movement. After our session we’ll enjoy a local and organic Raw Food Brunch prepared by Angela Newsom. Experience the benefits of Raw Foods and how they assist to balance the body and mind. Over Brunch we’ll share in a Satsang (open discussion) on the benefits of a healthy and humane diet to our practice on and off the mat. December Events: Detroit Abides, our Free Moving Night in Eastern Market is taking December off. We'll reconvene in January with another enlightening film. Stay Tuned! Special Date! Wednesday, January 20th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. Holiday Menu Meet-Up Wednesday, December 2nd 6:30pm $15 Location: Irene's Myomassology Institute Southfleid, 48033 - 248-350-1400 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Chef Angela Newsom of Detroit Evolution will share and prepare a special holiday menu including: Roasted Tofu and Winter Vegetable Medley Stuffed Pumpkin served with Sesame Ginger Miso Sauce Garlicky Steamed Collard Greens with Crispy Fried Onions over Brown Rice Vegan Apple-Cinnamon Cream Cheese Phyllo Pockets with fresh Cranberry Compote Chef Angela Newsom is a vegan/raw food chef and instructor. She specializes in using food as a tool for healing the mind, body and spirit. After witnessing a long history of serious health problems within her family, she sought information needed to create change for them, herself and others. She obtained her technical skills at Schoolcraft's Culinary Arts program, but found her true passion for food preparation through independent study, working in various health-food stores, and taking classes with groups like the Creative Health Institute. Angela is driven by a desire to improve the health and well being of the Detroit community through her food and kitchen classes. Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com Holiday Menu Meet-Up Wed, Dec 2nd 6:30pm $15 Irene's Myomassology Institute To register for this meet-up: join and RSVP though Meetup.com December Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, December 12th 1-3pm $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. Menu T.B.A. To register for our December Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) MOCAD and the Model D Speaker Series present Green Initiatives Detroit! PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 This evening, organized by MOCAD and Model D Media, will feature several innovative projects and organizations working in Detroit for a Greener today! Some of the individuals and organizations involved will be the Green Garage, Detroit Evolution and landscape architect Jeff Klein's Classic Landscaping company, among others. Though this is a FREE event you'll need to register here to attend. FAMILY DAY: Paper Gardens and Raw Food?!? Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 A family day dedicated to creating a garden inside the brick walls of MOCAD. Children can use raw food, such as potatoes and mushrooms, to create prints. They can learn how to make mosaics using rice & beans. Knowledgeable volunteers will show how to make origami animals and flowers. There will also be live demonstrations by the good people at the Detroit Evolution Lab for kids and their parents on methods of preparation and the health benefits of raw foods. Save the Date: January 2010! New Years Day Detroit Evolution Celebration Featuring a festive and transformative Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, January 1st 9:30am-Noon $40 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207

As part of our Local-lujah Holiday Season we've started to put together a little shopping guide of Detroit based small businesses. These small shops would really benefit from your support now and all year round. We're going to start out the guide by taking a page from our friend Kate from Spirit of Hope Farm. Last week Kate published her first "Going Local; Big Pimpin' my favorite people and places in and around the "D" post and we're pretty much reproducing it here verbatim. Our Going Local Guide is very much a work in progress and more shops/people will be added as we go. If we're missing something or someone please drop Gregg an email with your suggestions, gregg@detroitevolution.com Going Local; Big Pimpin' my favorite people and places in and around the "D" by Kate of Spirit of Hope Farm & The Permaculture Study Group Long before I ever saw "What Would Jesus Buy?" I have been big into going local for all of the reasons that the movie points out. If you have not seen the movie I suggest you do; it's funny, educational and enlightening. The big box stores are closing downtown "Main St. USA" selling us things made in other places with slave and child labor. Back in the day when I was much poorer then I am now I lived in the Cass Corridor with no car, shopping for most things was very hard. I shopped where I could and I became very loyal to those places that sold things at a fair price and treated their workers well. Here is my first list of people and places I'm Big Pimpin': Affordable Remodeling Dave Messershmidt 1.586.202.0074 affordableremodeling_detroit@yahoo.com So many DIY Projects go un-finished and before the new year begins maybe you need some help to get yours done. Jan and I hired Dave and Josh of Affordable Remodeling because we knew if we DIYed it we'd have to hire someone to fix it so we cut to the chase and hired them. They did an awesome job installing a huge fence around our new house and rehabbing our "Sunroom" They are fast, do good work, have awesome personalities and are affordable. Painting Jean Wilson 313.377.4203 Jean has been painting houses and businesses for 20+ years. She does great work! She painted the front of our house, but she has also painted Twingo's, The Atlas, The Royal Oak Music Theater along with many other places around Metro-Detroit. By supporting Jean you also help to support many other projects in and around Detroit. Jean is the Ex. Director of United Peace Relief Detroit (UPRD), which is working to create a local network to respond to local disasters great and small. Holistic Services/Massage Therapy Sophia Raptis, Detroit Claire Zobel-Harig, Troy Massage just makes everything better. When you feel good you do good. Massage Therapy is a great way to help keep yourself healthy, flexible, and open. All of these Massage Therapists are on my friends list if you need to find them. Okay I have to pimp myself here... Massage by Kate, North Corktown, Detroit 313.598.3720 Sliding Scale for unemployed and under-employed 30-60 dollars Swedish Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, and Hot Stone Massage. My all time favorite Massage Therapist is Irene. I do not think you can still get an appointment with her but you can go visit her school in Southfield, Mi. Irene's Myomassology Institute (IMI) Detroit Community Acupuncture http://www.detroitcommunityacupuncture.com/ Nora Madden 313-831-3222 In my quest to avoid doctors, hospitals, and drugs I have found acupuncture to be very helpful in keeping me healthy. People ask me all of the time how I do everything I do and what it comes down to is working at keeping myself healthy with massage, acupuncture and good food! Nora is on my friends list. I'll come back and plug in contact info when I can. Food Eastern Market Goodwells Organic Foods Avalon International Breads "Grown in Detroit" at local Produce Markets Urban Gardens and Farms Georgia St. Community Gardens Catherine Ferguson Academy Hope Takes Root Earthworks Spirit Farm FAITH Farm: food action in the hood Grassroots Garden Artists Stephen "Fuzzytek" Boyle, Photos http://wordpress.fuzzytek.com/ Need head shots done or other work you can find Stephen on my friends list

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HOLIDAY GLASS ART & ORNAMENT EXTRAVAGANZA Don’t miss our “Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009. This two-day event, featuring more than 15 styles of hand blown glass ornaments and other unique glass art, will be held at the Glass Academy. We’ll be decorated for the holidays and shoppers can select from dozens of glass candy canes, a wide variety of twirl and bubble ornaments, one-of-a-kind beads, tree toppers and glass straws. Visitors can also enjoy glass blowing and lampworking demonstrations. Local ice carver, Jeff Prather, will demonstrate his artistry outside the Glass Academy from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Prices for the holiday sale will range from $10 to $500. There is no admission to attend US Social Forum Detroit, June 22-26, 2010 The US Social Forum is a movement building process. It is not a conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history. We must declare what we want our world to look like and we must start planning the path to get there. The USSF provides spaces to learn from each other’s experiences and struggles, share our analysis of the problems our communities face, build relationships, and align with our international brothers and sisters to strategize how to reclaim our world. The purpose of the USSF is to effectively and affirmatively articulate the values and strategies of a growing and vibrant movement for justice in the United States. Those who build towards and participate in the USSF are no longer interested in simply stating what social justice movements “stand-against,” rather we see ourselves as part of new movements that reach beyond national borders, that practice democracy at all levels, and understand that neo-liberalism abroad and here in the US is not the solution. The USSF provides a first major step towards such articulation of what we stand for.

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The New Evolve Detroit! - WWJB? Shepherd's Pie & DIY Vegan Holidays

“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." ~Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s Greetings Detroit and all who grace us here! Our last update was entitled "We're Back" and we're pleased to say that this is the case with our second missive from our new home. We're busy and it's intense, but we're back up and running with actions in our new community and outreach to our entire region and to the global stage. We want to thank all of our new subscribers and those who have been with us since the beginning. We thank you for tuning in as our work is driven by your support and your attention Our gratitude cannot be overstated. What's New for Detroit Evolution? We're pleased to share that we hosted our first Corktown Community Brunch last Sunday with the incredible support of Brother Nature Produce. It was a well received event with 40+ folks enjoying Angela's food. We met many new neighbors, grew awareness of our work and had a blast. Keep an eye out for our next Community Brunch as we plan to offer another in December. We've also been working to secure a new space for Evolutionary Yoga here in Corktown and will share all the details shortly. We know many of you have been pining for the return of our yoga sessions and we think you'll be pleased with our new offerings. As we get back into the groove, we want to share that Gregg is taking on new Massage/Bodywork clients. Please give us a call to schedule a session today. (Note: due to our intense schedule, we typically schedule sessions about a week to two weeks out.) Please check out all our offerings & events below and give us a call at 313.316.1411 to connect. We're excited to be back and look forward to sharing with you! This Week's Events: Another busy Detroit Evolution week on the rise! On Wednesday night we continue our Free Monthly Movie Series in Eastern Market with a screening of "What Would Jesus Buy?" Sometimes our movie selections can get a little heavy, so we are very excited to share this film that's both hilarious and illuminating. We'll learn about the work of Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping and discuss great local and handmade alternatives to the massive consumer "big box" shopping event that our sacred holidays have become. Please view the trailer below and bring a blanket, a chair and some friends this Wednesday! All the details are in our events section. This Saturday we'll continue with our DIY Holiday theme as we present Angela's DIY Vegan Holiday class. We've had a great response to this class and only have a few seats remaining. You can pay with paypal below or email Angela to register and arrange payment. Angela will prepare and share her recipes for a "turkey" with all the fixin's. Afterward, we'll be heading over to the Detroit Urban Craft Fair at the Majestic Theater and invite everyone to join us. For the past few years we've done the majority of our holiday shopping at this incredible locally grown event and can't recommend it enough. Again, the details for this and all our upcoming classes are below and you can always give us a call at 313.316.1411 for more info or to register for any of our exciting events. Also, don't miss the Return of our Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch on the day after Thanksgiving. We're so excited to bring people from our various communities to their yoga mats to boycott big box shopping and breathe, move & break "bread" together. We think this is going to be the best "Black Friday" ever! Can I get a "Local-lujah?" In Health, Joy and Liberation, Gregg for Angela, Aya Eden & Detroit Evolution

November 16th, 2009 Evolve Detroit is published as needed by Detroit Evolution and is dedicated to Health, Joy & Liberation. In This Issue: Greetings & Update Exciting Events & Classes Recipe: Shepherd's Pie Connect & Collaborate Our Community Keeps Growing! Subscribers this week: 1087 Please share Evolve Detroit and encourage your friends, family and community to subscribe. Follow us on twitter & facebook! For more information please contact: Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com 313.316.1411 info@detroitevolution.com Visit TRANSITION MICHIGAN

Detroit Evolution evolvedetroit evolvedetroit Another great sunrise in Detroit! Have you read the new Evolve Detroit? Angela's Shepherd's Pie recipe! http://ping.fm/xqzno 8 seconds ago reply evolvedetroit Learning massage, bodywork & energy work was/is one of the greatest things I've ever done. It's an honor to be able to assist people in need 17 hours ago reply evolvedetroit Yes, another Evolve Detroit is coming out TODAY! You can subscribe at http://ping.fm/2WZNu 19 hours ago reply evolvedetroit Good Morning! So glad the New Moon is here. It's a great day to plant seeds & set intentions. Our blessings to you & yours! 23 hours ago reply Join the conversation Detroit Evolution also offers Private Kitchen Classes Personal Chef Service Catering for any sized event Nutritional Counseling Private Yoga & Meditation Instruction Massage & Bodywork Sessions Sustainability Workshops Motivational Presentations Please contact info@detroitevolution.com or call 313.316.1411 for a personalized quote or our hourly rates. We actively pursue trade/bartering and will gladly offer a sliding scale for those in need. Please help us Evolve! Now that we have settled into our new home in N. Corktown we are once again expanding our offerings and events. If you have found value in our work, whether through a tasty hand-crafted lunch, a meaningful yoga class, or one of our awareness raising movie nights, please consider helping us to offset the cost of our offerings. By doing so you'll assist us to lay the foundation for the next phase of our work.

Weekly Events: Sundays: Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg Every Sunday, 2-3pm - $15 Walk-in NOTE: Your first week of classes at Practice Yoga are FREE! Location: Practice Yoga 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 The Evolution continues with this weekly yoga offering. Gregg is honored to connect with the long time Detroit Evolution supporters at Practice Yoga to offer these Sunday classes. Sessions with Gregg place emphasis on the breath and the expansion of consciousness rather than the perfection of form. Come out and join us this and every Sunday! November Events: Detroit Abides! Community Movie Night in Eastern Market This Months Free Movie: What Would Jesus Buy? Wednesday, November 18th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. We are pleased to continue our monthly movie series with a very special screening of our friend Reverend Billy's inspirational documentary What Would Jesus Buy? Join us as we exorcize the demons of credit debt and big box shopping! We will also discuss the importance of supporting local business and growing resilient local economies in the city of Detroit. Please bring a friend, a chair and a blanket as we gather together to enjoy this hilarious and enlightening film. Please view the trailer. Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit, Detroit Evolution, and Eastern Market Corporation come together on the third Wednesday of every month to present Detroit Abides, A Free Sustainability Gathering in Eastern Market's Shed 5. The event features a movie on a sustainable topic, explores the topic at the local level through discussion and support from regional groups and businesses, and creates a space to meet like-minded people from all walks of life & grow an active, healthy community. November Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, November 21th Noon-3pm $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. Rather than purchase a processed tofu-turkey from Oregon, learn to make a moist and incredibly tasty one in your own kitchen! At the end of class we'll have a sampling of all the dishes and answer any questions you may have about making healthy versions of your family's traditional dishes. November 21st is a huge day for Holiday DIY Crafting in Detroit as the Detroit Urban Craft Fair will be held at the Majestic Theater. Angela is pleased to offer this as an early class so we will all have plenty of time to attend the DUCF & get some holiday shopping done. To register for our November Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) To register for our Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch please email Gregg or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) Stop Shopping! Practice Yoga & Eat Raw Instead The Return of Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, November 27th 9:30am-Noon $35 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 Boycott Big Box shopping and all of it's ills, from selling products made with child labor to the active destruction of resilient local economies! Instead, come together and share a 75 minute Evolutionary Yoga session led by Gregg Newsom. This breath centered flowing practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Our session will feature Live Music from Dixon’s Violin. Described as cosmic gypsy, electronic romanticism and interstellar whalesong, Dixon’s mesmerizing electric violin will provide the perfect accompaniment to our focused breath and movement. After our session we’ll enjoy a local and organic Raw Food Brunch prepared by Angela Newsom. Experience the benefits of Raw Foods and how they assist to balance the body and mind. Over Brunch we’ll share in a Satsang (open discussion) on the benefits of a healthy and humane diet to our practice on and off the mat. Save the Date for these December Events: Detroit Abides! Community Movie Night in Eastern Market This Months Free Movie: TBA Special Date! Wednesday, December 9th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. December Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, December 12th 1-3pm $25 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. Menu T.B.A. To register for our December Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) MOCAD and the Model D Speaker Series present Green Initiatives Detroit! PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 This evening, organized by MOCAD and Model D Media, will feature several innovative projects and organizations working in Detroit for a Greener today! Some of the individuals and organizations involved will be the Green Garage, Detroit Evolution and landscape architect Jeff Klein's Classic Landscaping company, among others. FAMILY DAY: Paper Gardens and Raw Food?!? Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 A family day dedicated to creating a garden inside the brick walls of MOCAD. Children can use raw food, such as potatoes and mushrooms, to create prints. They can learn how to make mosaics using rice & beans. Knowledgeable volunteers will show how to make origami animals and flowers. There will also be live demonstrations by the good people at the Detroit Evolution Lab for kids and their parents on methods of preparation and the health benefits of raw foods. Save the Date: January 2010! New Years Day Detroit Evolution Celebration Featuring a festive and transformative Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, January 1st 9:30am-Noon $40 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207

Angela is honored to share two of her favorite holiday recipes. We are going to include recipes in upcoming Evolve Detroit. We would appreciate your feedback and healthy success stories. For more information or to learn about our Healthy Holiday Catering please email angela@detroitevolution.com Notes From Angela's Kitchen: Recently, I had the honor of being the guest chef at the Growing Healthy Kids class held by Earthworks Urban Farm. We made this delicious recipe for vegan Shepherd's potpie, a perfect warming winter dish. I had a blast and the kids were really impressive with their cooking skills! Enjoy preparing and eating this dish with your family! ~Angela Vegan Shepherd’s Pot Pie – serves 4-6 This is a delicious combination of a shepherd’s pie and potpie, using both fluffy mashed potatoes and a crispy golden brown crust to top the mix of saucy tofu and vegetables. Feel free to replace the tofu with another meat substitute like seitan or crumbled veggie burgers and change the vegetables according to what you have on hand. 1½ pounds russet or red skin potatoes, peeled and cubed ¼ -½ cup soy, almond or hemp milk 2-3 garlic cloves 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cubed small 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cubed 1 large yellow onion, diced 1-2 carrots, diced 1 small head of broccoli, florets and stems diced 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 cup frozen green peas ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce (tamari is wheat free soy sauce) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1½ cups water or vegetable broth 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl Sea salt and black pepper to taste 2½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour (or spelt flour) ½ teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cups sunflower or grapeseed oil 4 tablespoons ice water, or more Preheat oven to 350°. To make the potatoes, place cubed potatoes into a medium pot and add enough water to cover them by 3-4 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce slightly and cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and place potatoes in a medium bowl along with the milk, garlic, olive oil sea salt and black pepper. Mash using a potato masher, hand beaters or standing mixer until potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Set aside. To make the filling, add all of the ingredients from acorn squash to green peas in a large bowl and toss to combine. Set aside. In a medium pot, combine the tamari, tomato paste, water or veggie broth and herbs. Bring this mixture to a boil. Add the arrowroot/water and stir until sauce thickens. Remove pot from heat and pour the sauce over your veggies and tofu in the bowl. Toss well. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. Coat a pie pan or casserole dish lightly with olive oil. Spoon the filling into the dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the veggie/tofu filling. Set aside while you prepare the crust. To prepare the crust, whisk together the flour and sea salt. Add the oil and whisk until the mixture becomes crumbly. Slowly drizzle the water in and mix with your hands until the mixture forms a ball. Add more water if the dough seems dry. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out roughly to the size of your baking dish. Lay the dough over the dish and crimp the sides to seal. Using a knife cut small slits into the top of the dough to provide air circulation. Drizzle the top with olive oil. Set your dish in the oven on top of a baking sheet to catch any spill over. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until the crust reaches a golden brown. Vegan Shepherd’s Pot Pie by Angela Newsom - Detroit Evolution is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

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US Social Forum Detroit, June 22-26, 2010 The US Social Forum is a movement building process. It is not a conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history. We must declare what we want our world to look like and we must start planning the path to get there. The USSF provides spaces to learn from each other’s experiences and struggles, share our analysis of the problems our communities face, build relationships, and align with our international brothers and sisters to strategize how to reclaim our world. The purpose of the USSF is to effectively and affirmatively articulate the values and strategies of a growing and vibrant movement for justice in the United States. Those who build towards and participate in the USSF are no longer interested in simply stating what social justice movements “stand-against,” rather we see ourselves as part of new movements that reach beyond national borders, that practice democracy at all levels, and understand that neo-liberalism abroad and here in the US is not the solution. The USSF provides a first major step towards such articulation of what we stand for. The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair When: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: The Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit Admission: Free, all ages The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. The fair, Michigan’s largest indie craft fair, is entering its fourth year with the same commitment to DIY community that made it a must-attend event the past 3 years. Over 50 Michigan and national DIY crafters have been selected to showcase their unique work in the market. For more info DUCF, check out www.detroiturbancraftfair.com or e-mail info@detroiturbancraftfair.com

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The Brand New Evolve Detroit, We're Back!

“Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love." ~Morihei Ueshiba The most striking about modern industry is that it requires so much and accomplishes so little. Modern industry seems to be inefficient to a degree that surpasses one's ordinary powers of imagination. Its inefficiency therefore remains unnoticed. ~E. F. Schumacher Greetings Detroit and all who grace us here! It has been far too long since we've sent out a proper Evolve Detroit. We are so thankful for everyone's support as we continue our personal transition and evolution. We're also thankful for the great many subscribers who have recently joined us here, welcome! The interest and attention paid to our work help to inspire us to keep moving forward. Our gratitude cannot be overstated. A Little Update After being "displaced" without a proper home for the last six months we're pleased to be settling into an apartment in N. Corktown. Through this rather tumultuous period we've learned a great deal about ourselves and have been blessed by support and assistance from numerous amazing people. We're also blessed that our son, Aya Eden, has such a happy disposition. He loves our new space and is crawling, in record time, from one end of it to the other. As we create our first "real" home together we are pleased and honored to recreate Detroit Evolution and to rededicate ourselves to it's mission. Though we haven't been publishing Evolve Detroit on a regular basis we've continued to present our monthly community movie series, Detroit Abides and have been working with our many partners in and around the city. The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference was a great success and extremely inspirational. Angela assisted in organizing and preparing healthy raw and vegan options for lunch at the conference and I was honored to share a presentation on the Transition Movement. We also returned to the place where we met, Irene's Myomassology Institute, for their annual Holistic Palooza and offered two standing room only kitchen classes and a presentation on Transition and green lifestyle changes. It was wonderful to meet many new people and reconnect with those we haven't seen in some time. Huge thanks to you all! A New Look, New Features & New Classes! We're pleased to present this redesigned Evolve Detroit and encourage you to check out our two new features, Vegan and Raw Foods Recipes and Connect and Collaborate. The months of November and December and the rise of the holiday season inspire us to once again cry out "Local-lujah" and to share events, classes and information that will help us all to buy local and crafted gifts and to share healthy alternatives with our friends, family and community. We're excited to feature an hilarious and inspirational movie, What Would Jesus Buy?, this month at Detroit Abides. Angela will share two DIY Vegan Holiday Classes and we encourage everyone to join us for our Stop Shopping Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Rather than partaking in the shopping frenzy, consider joining us for a breath centered yoga session with live music by Dixon's Violin that will be followed a healthy and tasty Raw Foods Brunch! Our last Yoga Music Brunch was a huge success and we are honored to offer another session. We've even included some incredible December events and are working on more that we'll share in our next post. Again, we are so thankful for your continued support. Please help us to grow by sharing this Evolve Detroit with others in your community! We hope to see you out and about in the coming weeks and, as always, we send our blessing to you and yours. In Health, Joy and Liberation, Gregg for Angela, Aya Eden & Detroit Evolution

Evolve Detroit is published as needed by Detroit Evolution and is dedicated to Health, Joy & Liberation. In This Issue: Greetings & Update Events & Classes NEW features! Vegan & Raw Recipes Connect & Collaborate Our Community Is Growing! Subscribers this week: 1065 Please share Evolve Detroit and encourage your friends, family and community to subscribe. Follow us on twitter & facebook! For more information please contact: Detroit Evolution http://detroitevolution.com 313.316.1411 info@detroitevolution.com Visit TRANSITION MICHIGAN

Detroit Evolution evolvedetroit evolvedetroit Consider taking a break to read the new Evolve Detroit http://ping.fm/x5C5u WWJB? Raw Foods Yoga Brunch & new classes! Plz RT about 1 hour ago reply evolvedetroit Tonight: Vic Chesnutt with members of Silver Mt. Zion and Fugazi http://ping.fm/o5VIq 2 hours ago reply evolvedetroit A Friday gift from Angela's Kitchen: This Vegan Shepherd's Pie was so tasty yesterday! http://ping.fm/D6WbN plz RT 6 hours ago reply evolvedetroit Appreciating this mode of being more than any I've worn. Some may think tailoring is needed, but even these rips & tears somehow seem right 10 hours ago reply Join the conversation Detroit Evolution also offer Private Kitchen Classes Personal Chef Service Catering for any sized event Nutritional Counseling Private Yoga & Meditation Instruction Massage & Bodywork Sessions Sustainability Workshops Motivational Presentations Please contact info@detroitevolution.com or call 313.316.1411 for a personalized quote or our hourly rates. We actively pursue trade/bartering and will gladly offer a sliding scale for those in need. Please help us Evolve! Now that we have settled into our new home in N. Corktown we are once again expanding our offerings and events. If you have found value in our work, whether through a tasty hand-crafted lunch, a meaningful yoga class, or one of our awareness raising movie nights, please consider helping us to offset the cost of our offerings. By doing so you'll assist us to lay the foundation for the next phase of our work.

Weekly Events: Sundays: Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg Every Sunday, 2-3pm - $15 Walk-in NOTE: Your first week of classes at Practice Yoga are FREE! Location: Practice Yoga 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 The Evolution continues with this weekly yoga offering. Gregg is honored to connect with the long time Detroit Evolution supporters at Practice Yoga to offer these Sunday classes. Sessions with Gregg place emphasis on the breath and the expansion of consciousness rather than the perfection of form. Come out and join us this and every Sunday! November Events: Sewing Seeds Humane Education Workshop Saturday, November 7th 8:30am–5pm (with lunch break) $30 Location: The Detroit Zoological Society 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 THERE IS STILL SPACE AVAILABLE! This Sowing Seeds Workshop is designed to train educators to effectively teach others to think critically and creatively about social justice, environmental ethics, and animal protection, and how to broaden your students' understanding of the ways in which their choices affect themselves, other people, other species, and the Earth. The registration fee for this workshop is $30. To register, contact: education@detroitzoo.org or 248.541.5717 Ext. 3800 (Registration includes a light breakfast and lunch (both vegan) and a copy of The Power and Promise of Humane Education by Zoe Weil.) Detroit Abides! Community Movie Night in Eastern Market This Months Free Movie: What Would Jesus Buy? Wednesday, November 18th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. We are pleased to continue our monthly movie series with a very special screening of our friend Reverend Billy's inspirational documentary What Would Jesus Buy? Rev Billy will be celebrating his run for Mayor of NYC so he'll be unable to join us for this screening, but he'll be with us in spirit as we exorcize the demons of credit debt and big box shopping! We will also discuss the importance of supporting local business and growing resilient local economies in the city of Detroit. Please bring a friend, a chair and a blanket as we gather together to enjoy this hilarious and enlightening film. Please view the trailer. Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit, Detroit Evolution, and Eastern Market Corporation come together on the third Wednesday of every month to present Detroit Abides, A Free Sustainability Gathering in Eastern Market's Shed 5. The event features a movie on a sustainable topic, explores the topic at the local level through discussion and support from regional groups and businesses, and creates a space to meet like-minded people from all walks of life & grow an active, healthy community. November Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, November 21th Noon-3pm $20 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. Rather than purchase a processed tofu-turkey from Oregon, learn to make a moist and incredibly tasty one in your own kitchen! At the end of class we'll have a sampling of all the dishes and answer any questions you may have about making healthy versions of your family's traditional dishes. November 21st is a huge day for Holiday DIY Crafting in Detroit as the Detroit Urban Craft Fair will be held at the Majestic Theater. Angela is pleased to offer this as an early class so we will all have plenty of time to attend the DUCF & get some holiday shopping done. To register for our November Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) To register for our Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch please email Gregg or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) Stop Shopping! Practice Yoga & Eat Raw Instead The Return of Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, November 27th 9:30am-Noon $35 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 Boycott Big Box shopping and all of it's ills, from selling products made with child labor to the active destruction of resilient local economies! Instead, come together and share a 75 minute Evolutionary Yoga session led by Gregg Newsom. This breath centered flowing practice will benefit those new to yoga and seasoned veterans. Our session will feature Live Music from Dixon’s Violin. Described as cosmic gypsy, electronic romanticism and interstellar whalesong, Dixon’s mesmerizing electric violin will provide the perfect accompaniment to our focused breath and movement. After our session we’ll enjoy a local and organic Raw Food Brunch prepared by Angela Newsom. Experience the benefits of Raw Foods and how they assist to balance the body and mind. Over Brunch we’ll share in a Satsang (open discussion) on the benefits of a healthy and humane diet to our practice on and off the mat. Save the Date for these December Events: Detroit Abides! Community Movie Night in Eastern Market This Months Free Movie: TBA Special Date! Wednesday, December 9th 7-9pm Location: Eastern Market's Heated Shed 5 Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. December Vegan DIY Holiday Class Saturday, December 12th 1-3pm $20 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302 The Holiday season is a wonderful time to share healthy options with family, friends, coworkers and our community. Angela will share and prepare a special holiday menu including an appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. Menu T.B.A. To register for our December Vegan DIY Holiday Class please email Angela or call 313.316.1411 You can also register through Paypal (Please note the $2.50 fee per paypal transaction) MOCAD and the Model D Speaker Series present Green Initiatives Detroit! PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 This evening, organized by MOCAD and Model D Media, will feature several innovative projects and organizations working in Detroit for a Greener today! Some of the individuals and organizations involved will be the Green Garage, Detroit Evolution and landscape architect Jeff Klein's Classic Landscaping company, among others. FAMILY DAY: Paper Gardens and Raw Food?!? Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM - FREE Location: MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 A family day dedicated to creating a garden inside the brick walls of MOCAD. Children can use raw food, such as potatoes and mushrooms, to create prints. They can learn how to make mosaics using rice & beans. Knowledgeable volunteers will show how to make origami animals and flowers. There will also be live demonstrations by the good people at the Detroit Evolution Lab for kids and their parents on methods of preparation and the health benefits of raw foods. Save the Date: January 2010! New Years Day Detroit Evolution Celebration Featuring a festive and transformative Live Raw Yoga Music Brunch Friday, January 1st 9:30am-Noon $40 Location: The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market In the FD Loft Building - 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit 48207

Angela is honored to share two of her favorite holiday recipes. We are going to include recipes in upcoming Evolve Detroit. We would appreciate your feedback and healthy success stories. For more information or to learn about our Healthy Holiday Catering please email angela@detroitevolution.com Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms We’ve had many requests for this dish lately so we thought we’d repost it. It’s definitely a favorite amongst our family and friends, even those who are not health conscious. Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms – makes 2 dozen This dish is a hit at any party … make sure to set a few aside for yourself because there won’t be any left! You can also use the filling for a tasty spinach and artichoke dip served with crusty bread or crackers. 1½ lbs. baby portabella mushrooms, stems pulled 1 tbs. olive oil 1 red pepper, finely diced for garnish For the Filling: 6 c. baby spinach leaves, chopped 1 c. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ½ red onion, small dice 2-3 tbs. olive oil Juice of one lemon 1 tbs. brown rice vinegar 2 tsp. oregano 1 c. water Juice of 1 lemon 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. sea salt 3 c. raw cashews or macadamia nuts Preheat oven to 350˚. Set the mushrooms stem side up in a shallow baking dish that’s lightly coated with olive oil. Set aside. Combine the spinach through oregano in a medium bowl, tossing well to combine. Set aside. Mince the garlic in the bottom of the blender, add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more water if necessary, but you want the mixture to be thick and creamy. This is your “cheese”. Add it to the spinach mixture and toss well. Spoon a heaping serving into each mushroom, making a mound on top. Place mushrooms back into the dish. Bake at 350˚ for 15-20 minutes. Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms by Angela Newsom, Detroit Evolution is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Go Nutty Chocolate-Caramel Layer Bars I just attended a vegan/raw food potluck in celebration of a dear friend who was in town visiting from California. He is an amazing raw food chef and although he was the guest of honor, he threw down and made an incredible spread of raw treats. One of the desserts he made reminded me of this recipe I came up with a while back, inspired by the raw pecan pie from Café Gratitude’s book, I Am Grateful. Go Nutty Chocolate-Caramel Layer Bars – makes one 8x8 square dish The name says it all! These bars are an excellent introduction to raw foods for those skeptics in your life … one bite and they’ll be sold! For the nutty layer: 2 c. raw walnuts 1 c. raw hazelnuts ½ c. agave nectar or dates, pitted and chopped Dash of sea salt For the caramel layer: 2 c. raw pecans ½ c. agave nectar ½ c. almond or hemp milk 1½ tsp. yacon syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. sea salt For the chocolate layer: 1 c. raw cashews 1¼ c. almond or hemp milk ¼ -½ c. raw cacao powder (can also use carob or cocoa powder) ¼ c. agave nectar ½ tsp. vanilla Pinch of sea salt 1 tbs. lecithin powder (found at health food stores in supplement section) ½ c. coconut butter To prepare the nutty layer: Grind the walnuts and hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Add agave and sea salt and process until you have a smooth, sticky consistency - adding more agave nectar or dates to achieve this if necessary. Press mixture into an 8x8 square pan. Chill in the freezer or fridge while preparing the rest. To prepare the caramel layer: Grind the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until you reach a smooth consistency, adding more milk if necessary. Spread the caramel sauce over the nut layer and chill again while preparing the chocolate layer. To prepare the chocolate layer: Blend the cashews through sea salt in a blender until smooth. Add lecithin and coconut butter and blend again. Spread this mixture on top of the caramel layer. Refrigerate for an hour or so. Cut into squares and serve. Go Nutty Chocolate-Caramel Layer Bars by Angela Newsom, Detroit Evolution is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

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US Social Forum Detroit, June 22-26, 2010 The US Social Forum is a movement building process. It is not a conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history. We must declare what we want our world to look like and we must start planning the path to get there. The USSF provides spaces to learn from each other’s experiences and struggles, share our analysis of the problems our communities face, build relationships, and align with our international brothers and sisters to strategize how to reclaim our world. The purpose of the USSF is to effectively and affirmatively articulate the values and strategies of a growing and vibrant movement for justice in the United States. Those who build towards and participate in the USSF are no longer interested in simply stating what social justice movements “stand-against,” rather we see ourselves as part of new movements that reach beyond national borders, that practice democracy at all levels, and understand that neo-liberalism abroad and here in the US is not the solution. The USSF provides a first major step towards such articulation of what we stand for. The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair When: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: The Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit Admission: Free, all ages The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. The fair, Michigan’s largest indie craft fair, is entering its fourth year with the same commitment to DIY community that made it a must-attend event the past 3 years. Over 50 Michigan and national DIY crafters have been selected to showcase their unique work in the market. For more info DUCF, check out www.detroiturbancraftfair.com or e-mail info@detroiturbancraftfair.com

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Inspiring Morning Message from Bill McKibben 350.org

Please join Detroit Evolution at Irene's Myomassology Institute's Holistic Palooza today as we offer our own contribution to and celebration of the 350 movement. The entire incredible event is FREE!

Angela will share two awesome Vegan classes; "Low Fat Tasty Meals" at 2pm and "Fast & Easy Meat Substitutes" at 4pm. I'll offer up "Be Green(er): Everyday tips to fly in the face of Climate Change, Peak Oil & Economic Crisis" at 5pm. We hope to see and share with you today!

In Health, Joy & Liberation,
~Gregg

Here's an Inspiring Morning Message from Bill McKibben:

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Friends,

I can hardly believe my eyes.

16 hours ago, citizens in New Zealand gathered before dawn next to a wind turbine on a mountaintop. As local elders said prayers to bless the global event, banners and signs were held high to to greet the planet's first rays of sunlight on this most incredible of days.

As the sun continues across the planet we've been receiving photos and video of rallies in Ethiopia, bike rides in Wellington, SCUBA divers in Australia, organizers planting 350 trees in Thailand, hundreds of students marching in India and Nepal and Mongolia. And we're getting reports from 350.org offices around the world that the phones are ringing off the hook with calls from the media who want to cover the story.

The day is just beginning and already it's larger, more powerful, and so much more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. I've been a writer my entire life and yet words truly cannot describe what you have accomplished already. To truly grasp today, please stay tuned to our website as more and more photos come in from across the planet, and especially our evolving photo slideshow.

And the best news of all? The day has just begun!

Bill

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What is 350? 350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Scientists measure carbon dioxide in "parts per million" (ppm), so 350ppm is the number humanity needs to get below as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. To get there, we need a different kind of PPM-a "people powered movement" that is made of people like you in every corner of the planet.