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Live Music Weekends at Crazy Wisdom Tea Room 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. - No Cover Charge Every Friday and Saturday night Crazy Wisdom invites you to Tea and Tunes. Not a tea drinker? No problem! Crazy Wisdom offer a wide selection of coffee drinks. (while you're here, don't forget to try some of our tasty treats as well!)
 Friday, November 11 -
Jessica Ripka -
Mix equal parts of lilting piano, rich vocals, and unique quirkiness, and you've got singer/songwriter Jessica Ripka! Born in Manhatten and raised outside of Washington D.C. by equally quirky and artistic parents, she comes by her sound honestly. She currently pays rent in Los Angeles, but tends to travel nomadically through other states, going wherever there are thunderstorms, lemonade stands and dollar theaters. You'll likely find her squirreled away with an old upright piano, a blue Pilot pen and a journal - and she will likely be barefoot, as well. On this trip to the Mitten State she hopes to meet and sing for you - and she hopes you'll sing along! www.jessicaripka.com
 Saturday, November 12 -
Indian Music
with John Churchville -
Local tabla player John Churchville hosts an evening of Indian classical, light classical, fusion, and folk music in the wonderful Crazy Wisdom Tearoom. Come hear the sounds of a musical tradition that dates back over 2000 years. John has performed this music all over the United States and India, including the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Hiawatha Music Festival, as a presenter for the Michigan Music Educators Conference, the North American Bengali Conference, and as a featured performer with the Michigan Pops Orchestra. Now he brings his friends Dan Piccolo, Scott Brady, Prashanth Gururaja, Atmaram Chetainya and others to the tearoom for a monthly Indian music night that will include the sounds of the tabla, sitar, bansuri, violin and vocals. www.johnchurchville.com
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New Music CDs at Crazy Wisdom
NEW MUSIC FROM PUTUMAYO!
 Acoustic Cafe cd
A captivating collection of singer-songwriters from the USA, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
$13.95
 Kids World Party cd
Get the party started with this global medley of fun tunes from Trinidad to South Africa!
$13.95
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Crazy Wisdom Salon Series:
Participatory World and Participatory Consciousness - A Special Evening with Philosophers Henryk Skolimowski, PhD, and David Skrbina, PhD * Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at Crazy Wisdom Tea Room * FREE
"As we think, so we become. As we think, so we create the world." In the old mechanistic worldview, the world is as it appears: objective, law-driven, independent of human concerns. But quantum theory of the early 20th century upset this view; human observers have a measurable, definite role in the atomic realm, and thus at the most basic level of reality. From this key insight, we have come to realize that the world is intimately connected to our state of consciousness. In fact, the world as we know it is, quite literally, coincident with the limits of our comprehension. As our mind expands, so does our world. When our vision withers, our world withers as well. Thus our state of mind is of paramount importance: it creates the world in which we live. Free. For more information, call 665-2757; bill@crazywisdom.net, info@crazywisdom.net or crazywisdom.net.
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Upcoming Events
 Meditation: The Art of Self Discovery with Kapila Castoldi * Nov. 14, 21; 7-8:30 p.m. at Crazy Wisdom Community Room * Meditation is a process of gradual self-discovery. The series explores how meditation affects our body, mind, heart, and emotions, and its impact on our personality. Basic concentration, relaxation, and meditation techniques will be introduced. Free. Call 994-7114; castoldi@oakland.edu or srichinmoycentre.org.
 Witches' Night Out at Crazy Wisdom Tea Room * Nov. 8, Dec. 13; 7 p.m. * Come join us for tea and networking on Witches' Night Out. It is a chance to meet others of like mind, drink Witch Brew tea, and have a great time. No cover. $3.75 for a pot of tea with free refills. No meeting in October. For more information, call Carol at 665-2757; info@crazywisdom.net or www.crazywisdom.net.
 Healthy Living Series at Crazy Wisdom Community Room, sponsored by People's Food Co-op * 7-8:30 p.m. * Free. Call Caitlin Joseph at 994-4589; outreach@peoplesfood.coop or peoplesfood.coop.
Nov. 8 * Raw Holidays with Ellen Livingston * Learn how to enjoy holiday festivities and stay on your raw food health program.
Mic Poetry/Spoken Word led by popular poet David Mann
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nov 09, 2011
Open Mic Poetry/Spoken Word at Crazy Wisdom Tearoom led by popular poet David Mann/Phat Salmon Productions. All welcome. Sign up starts at 6:45. Join us early to get your refreshments and settle in before the readings begin.
 Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Monthly Book Discussion * Once per month, 7 p.m. at Crazy Wisdom Community Room * Each month, a different book is chosen for reading and discussion. All are welcome. If you're interested in the topic, it's really fine to come to the book discussion even if you haven't read the book! Purchase the book in advance of the discussion, or within a month after, and receive 30% off. Free. For more information, call 665-2757; information@crazywisdom.net or crazywisdom.net.
Friday, Nov. 11 * The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks, hosted by Bill Zirinsky * Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times, and in this fascinating book, he explores human flourishing. Brooks weaves together neuroscience, psychology, sociology, genetics, and the realm of the emotions to understand how we make our most important life decisions.
Community HU Chant with Local Members of Eckankar · Fridays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. · All faiths (and agnostics!) are welcome to join this weekly, free get-together to sing one of the ancient names for God - HU. Popular in many cultures, the singing of HU is an undirected prayer to harmonize the consciousness with and open the heart to God's love. Free. Call John at 320-2010; john.zissis@sbcglobal.net or eckankar.org.
 A3radio's FOLK IT Broadcast in the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nov. 6, 2011 Live broadcasting comes to CRAZY WISDOM Tea Room every Sunday evening starting at 6PM. The A3radio.com shows will be free to the public and will feature Folk music every week. The Crazy Wisdom music series runs Sundays from 6PM to 7:30 weekly. The audience is live and these shows are video streamed on www.a3radio.com and replayed during the week at the same station. For additional information call 734-604-5347 or email tsaunders_48@hotmail.com
CANCELLED - Archetypes and the Psyche with Cristo Bowers * Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. at Crazy Wisdom Community Room * Archetypes are energetic patterns that underlie the formation of the psyche and give rise to its characteristics, including patterns of behavior, talents, longing, and frustrations. Examples of archetypes and archetypal patterning will be given to illustrate the deeply influential nature of these energies demonstrated through the personality. $20. Call 945-8828; info@thelightonthepath.com or thelightonthepath.com.
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Great New Reads!
30% off these titles. Purchase online at shopcrazywisdom.com (no coupon needed),
or at Crazy Wisdom with coupon below!
Sales Price Expires:
November 14th, 2011
 Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh: 365 days of practical, powerful teachings from the beloved Zen teacher (Paperback)
By Thich Nhat Hanh, Melvin Mcleod
List Price: $17.95
Our Price: $12.57 (Save: $5.39 30%)
Bringing the energy of true presence into our lives really does change things for the better-and all it takes is a little training. This treasury of 365 gems of daily wisdom from one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers of our age is a help and support for anyone who wants to train to meet every moment of life with 100 percent attention. Thich Nhat Hanh shows how practicing mindfulness can transform every area of our lives-and how its benefits radiate beyond us to affect others and the whole, larger world.
 Deep Truth: Igniting the Memory of Our Origin, History, Destiny, and Fate (Hardcover)
By Gregg Braden
List Price: $24.95
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The Crisis:
Best-selling author and visionary scientist Gregg Braden suggests that the hottest topics that divide us as families, cultures, and nations-seemingly disparate issues such as war, terrorism, abortion, genocide, poverty, economic collapse, climate change, and nuclear threats-are actually related. They all stem from a worldview based upon the false assumptions of an incomplete science.
The History:
The obsolete beliefs of our modern worldview have brought us to the brink of disaster and the loss of all that we cherish as a civilization. Our reluctance to accept new discoveries about our relationship to the earth, one another, and our ancient past keeps us locked into the thinking that has led to the crises threatening our lives today.
The Facts:
The scientific method allows for, and expects, new information to be revealed and assimilated into our existing beliefs. It's the updating of scientific knowledge with the new facts from new discoveries that is the key to keeping science honest, current, and meaningful.
To continue teaching science that is not supported by the new discoveries-ones based upon accepted scientific methods-is not, in fact, scientific. But this is precisely what we see happening in traditional textbooks, classrooms, and mainstream media today.
The Opportunity:
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- Evidence of advanced, near-ice age civilizations
- The origin of, and reasons for, war in our ancient past, and why it may become obsolete in our time
- The false assumptions of human evolution and of the Darwinian theory "Let the strongest live and the weakest die" and how this plays out in corporations, societies, warfare, and civilization today
Deep Truth reveals new discoveries that change the way we think about everything from our personal relationships to civilization itself. When the facts become clear, our choices become obvious.
 Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World (Hardcover)
By Joel Salatin
List Price: $25.99
Our Price: $18.19 (Save: $7.80 30%)
From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact.
Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivore's Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote.
Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice-practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure-make FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL a must-read book.
 The Pocket Book of Stones (Paperback)
By Robert Simmons
List Price: $14.95
Our Price: $10.47 (Save: $4.49 30%)
This edition of The Pocket Book of Stones, featuring a handy lay-flat binding, was created in response to demand from readers for a more portable metaphysical crystals guide than the author's Book of Stones. It is an ideal introduction to stones and their energies for those who are new to the field, as well as being an invaluable reference for well-versed readers. Every entry contains a vivid color photo and quick-look list of keywords, elemental and chakra correspondences, plus the beneficial physical, emotional, and spiritual qualities of each mineral, crystal, or gemstone. Author Simmons also provides a description of each stone, including scientific data and the story of each stone's spiritual and healing qualities, as well as recommendations for other stones that combine harmoniously with it. The scientific information offered welcomes those not yet familiar with crystal energies by providing a familiar frame of reference and also broadens the knowledge of those who come to stones primarily for spiritual purposes. A comprehensive index cites the healing qualities and emotional and spiritual qualities of all the stones in the book. This affordably priced edition makes an ideal gift for any rock-lover. "There is no one any better, any deeper, and more knowledgeable, and more heart-filled with the Wisdom of Stones than Robert Simmons."-Robert Sardello, PhD, author of Love and the Soul.
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Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh (9781590309261)
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Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People and a Better World by Joel Salatin (9780892968190)
The Pocket Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach by Robert Simmons (9781583943175)
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