PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PHOENIX RISING COLLECTIVE
Are you the kind of person that would rather buy from local artists as opposed to big oppressive corporations? Well, you are in luck….. This Christmas season spend your time, energy and resources wisely. Support local artists and musicians and have a most wonderful time while doing so.
This is going to be a beautiful day of amazing vendors, incredible musical acts, f…un for the kids, great relaxed atmosphere and a group of incredible fellow humans 
The Mystic Nomad is all about coming together as family and creating a sustainable community while we enjoy each others cultures, artistic expressions and collective human experience….. FUN FUN FUN.
Come join in the fun and Spread the word.
$5 suggested donation to help sustain and support the movement.
Here’s some of the goodies we will have for you all:
KID’S CORNER with face painting, balloon artists and comfy bean bags to roll around in
The Love Shack
2121 Lincoln Blvd. 90291
Venice, CA
Silent Auction with 100% of the proceeds going to a couple wonderful organizations we support:
www.marchforthkenyakids.com
“March Forth Kenya Kids uses music, education and the arts to enrich the lives of Kenyan youth living in less economically endowed areas. By using positive community role models to teach youth lucrative skills such as drumming, acrobatics, and jewelry-making, we aim to lead them to lives free of crime and teach them that they can march forth to better their lives and the lives of their peers.”
“We are committed to changing lives…changing the world!”
www.tiyya.org
The Tiyya Foundation “works alongside the East African Community Center, Micah’s Way and International Rescue Fund (IRC) to help refugees from ALL backgrounds to settle in the California region. We do not discriminate people’s religion, ethnicity, tribes or nationalities.
Our goal is to help raise awareness about the experiences that many refugees go through to arrive in the US safely. To help raise funds and create dialogue about this important topic, we sell ecologically friendly shirts that are 100% organic, Free Trade, Anti-Sweatshop with Biodegradable Ink”
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JANA BOOKER DESIGNS - www.janabooker.com
Jana is an incredible leather artist and amazing soul. Her latest project is that of shaping leather into sculptures….. “Her first series entitled “Indigenous Tribes” focuses on indigenous people from Africa to the Americas, celebrating the diversity of the human form. Her sculptures go beyond what one would believe to be leather. There is a realism and soul to her work that touches the mind and heart of the observer. She is dedicated to documenting these tribes throughout her lifetime, so in the future others will be able to look into the eyes of these wonderful people that have inhabited planet earth.”
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Most comfortable BEAN BAGS BY UDI Levy.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507393217&v=app_2392950137#!/album.php?aid=199550&id=688322021
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AMIR MAGAL - www.Amirmagal.com
Mind-blowing photography and art
“The underlying theme in Amir Magal’s art is always one of fluid movement. With that intention clear in his heart and mind, he takes on a myriad of mediums to express that feeling.”
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KATHMANDU BOUTIQUE - www.kathmanduboutique.com
Anyone who has been to this place knows it’s one of the gems of Southern California. Just a magical place to shop, most friendly staff and their products are all incredible & free-trade assured.
The selection of gifts is endless….. from clothes to statues, incense to music and everything in-between.
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MSBLISS by Wamuhu - www.msbliss.com
Womens accessories, Shoes, jewelry and Clothing. Ms Bliss is all about giving a new beautiful life to any wardrobe. Custom work available so find all those shoes and purses forgotten under your beds, dust them off and let MsBliss revitalize them and make you fall in love all over
again.
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ALY KOUROUMA - http://www.timbuctustate.com/index_content.php
“Aly Kourouma aka dj Ndebele is a painter and fashion designer (TIMBUCTU STATE) living in Los Angeles. His work explore the border between indigenous culture and the urban reality and how they can learn and help each other.”
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LIVITY OUTERNATIONAL - www.livity.org
LiViTY is a positive, healthy lifestyle.
“Our products and message reflect our core values of sustainability and unity. All of our apparel and accessories are designed using organic, renewable and recycled materials and are produced in equitable trade. Livity’s 2010 collection is an expression of our commitment to conscious living and creativity.”
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DELLA BAGS - www.dellala.com
“Los Angeles based designer Tina Tangalakis always sought to combine her love of art and humanitarian work. Upon a visit to Ghana, Tina was greatly inspired by the beauty of local fabrics and touched by the heart of the people. There she decided to begin Della, a company that would provide jobs to the local community while allowing her to access her creative skills.”
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APRIL STAR DAVIS - www.aprilstardavis.com and www.designers4africa.com
“Designers4Africa was founded in 2009 by jewelry designer & painter April Star Davis with the hope of creating change & empowering women in the goal of self sufficiency. Since its inception. D4A has provided designers and artist the opportunity to create change through creativity taking their talents & together as a group these talents raise much needed funds. D4A inspires and enables artist , designers and private individuals the opportunity to assist the people of Sub-Sahara Africa in the ongoing development of health care, education and independence.”
Please Like them on FB
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Designers-4-Africa/115040868529287?ref=nf&v=info
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WILLIAM THOREN - www.williamthoren.com
“He is also the first photographer to be accepted into the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains. In addition to documenting the surrounding spectacular landscapes, he photographs musicians and artists.”
“William’s talents are diverse, and his other passion is an Aboriginal musical instrument called the didgeridoo.” ” He was fortunate enough to connect with William Barton, an acclaimed Aboriginal didgeridoo player who performs with symphony orchestras worldwide. While Barton was on tour in Australia, William traveled with him and learned advanced rhythms and techniques.”
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COLA SMITH - www.colasmith.com
Incredibly amazing Paintings and body art.
“A multi-talented individual, I have been creating art in various mediums all my life I received my first paint by number oil kit at 5 years of age; fell in love with the scent of the oils and knew I was an artist.
I’m basically a self taught artist. I’ve studied textile design at the Fashion Institute of Design and taken a couple ceramics classes. I’ve lived and traveled throughout Europe, Mexico and Indonesia. I worked for a number of years as an embroidery and textile designer for a couture Swiss embroidery company.”
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ROOIBOS TEA BY NIRA - www.organicafricanredtea.com
COME SEE NIRA FOR DELICIOUS ORGANIC HEALTHY FOOD COOKED WITH ROOIBOS TEA!!!
Herbal Red Bush Rooibos Tea contains a mimic of Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), an outstanding antioxidant, low in tannic acid, naturally caffeine free, and packed with minerals such as: Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium and Iron. Recent clinical trials in South Africa and Japan have shown Rooibos tea to help with sleeplessness, mild depression as well as having excellent anti-aging qualities. An unpublished study called “Rooibos Tea as an Anti-Aging Beverage”.
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AHARO DESIGNS -
Locally based in Los Angeles, Aharo designs is “Conscious clothing for peace of mind”
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Lots of INCREDIBLY Beautiful Jewelry by SolFyr by Maryam Ameri, Bijou Royale by Sophia Fields, Fire Wire by Selah and Kumari Sacred Wears Roz Kumari
SOLFYR - http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=426788300060#!/album.php?aid=378713&id=426788300060
BIJOU ROYALE - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1270629958#!/album.php?aid=38612&id=1817118634
FIRE WIRE - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1270629958#!/album.php?aid=379080&id=426788300060
KUMARI SACRED WEARS - http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=426788300060#!/album.php?aid=2045812&id=1364823119
KUUMBA DEVINE - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048874&id=1392498028
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Henna and Face painting by Bakari Santos and Leticia Martinez
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=426788300060#!/album.php?aid=252016&id=684151603
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………… and many many more
MUSIC BY:
DJ KRISTI LOMAX of KPFK - www.lomaxwax.com
NASAMBU - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7riIIhSsRPU
YOUSSEF IFERD - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O6c80NirOc&feature=related
AZIZ FAYE and his incredible drum troupe - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507393217&v=app_2392950137#!/video/video.php?v=481394593581
AMADOU FALL - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507393217&v=app_2392950137#!/video/video.php?v=1731556687327
WILLIAM THOREN - http://williamthoren.com/WET/Music.html
MICAH BROWN - www.facebook.com/micahbrownmusic
SOPHIA FIELDS will be debuting some of her new music.
Special guests:
The Sanctuary Refugee Poets (Sarah Cruse and Meymuna Hussein) from www.tiyya.org
They are a traveling duo raising awareness about refugees through song and poetry.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanctuary-Refugee-Poets/155965521092361
……… many many more including drumming, dancing, spoken word and other incredible vocalists.
Can’t wait to see you all there…… Bring out the family, your friends and join the movement to create a more self-Sustainable world.
Peace, Love and Blessings
Wamuhu
