Eye of Horus partners with Eco-Libris

August 22, 2008

Independent book store invites customers to plant a tree for each book purchased

August 22, 2008, Minneapolis, MN —Eye of Horus Metaphysical continues its commitment to the environment by joining the Eco-Libris bookseller program.

Eco-Libris: One tree planted for this book sticker

Eco-Libris: One tree planted for this book sticker

Eco-Libris, the revolutionary environmental service that lets people balance out the paper in the books they read by planting a tree for every book, is now being offered to bookstore visitors in Minneapolis. At Eye of Horus Metaphysical on Lyndale Avenue South, you can buy a book and balance it out right there on spot.

Jane Hansen, co-owner and Creative Director of Eye of Horus Metaphysical says:

“As soon as we heard of the program we joined. Our customers are thrilled to have the option to offset the environmental impact of the books they buy. It’s so easy! As a store which specializes in Eco-spirituality and conscious living books, music and classes, joining Eco-Libris was a natural extension of our mission.”

Eye of Horus is the 25th bookstore in the Eco-Libris bookstore program. Taking part in the program means that, for only $1, customers at the store can plant a tree for every book they buy there and receive the sticker at the counter!

Eco-Libris is a green business that works with book readers, publishers, writers, bookstores, and others in the book industry to balance out the paper used for books by planting trees. About 20 million trees are cut down annually for virgin paper to be used for the production of books sold in the U.S. alone. Eco-Libris raises awareness to the environmental impacts of using paper for the production of books and provides book lovers with a simple way to do something about it: plant a tree for every book they read.

In just their first few months, Eco-Libris has balanced out more than 24,000 books resulting in more than 31,500 new trees being planted.

“With these new collaborations, and as more bookstores partner with us to help make reading more sustainable, we are hoping to see a big surge in the amount of trees planted,” says Raz Godelnik, Eco-Libris’ CEO.

Eco-Libris strives for a world where reading books doesn’t have adverse effects on the environment. Their mission is to make reading much more sustainable than it is today. They have decided to aim high and to set a challenging goal: to balance out half a million books by the end of 2008.

About Eco-Libris:
Founded in 2007, Eco-Libris is a green business offering book lovers, as well as book stores, publishers and writers the opportunity to balance out the trees cut down for the production of books by planting trees in developing countries. The company has offices in Delaware and California.

About Eye of Horus:
Eye of Horus is the metaphysical store, Mythic Art Gallery and Labyrinth nested between the Wedge and Uptown areas of South Minneapolis. We provide books, music, tools and services to support creativity, spiritual awakening (or deepening) and centered living. At the Eye, all paths are welcome.

At Eye of Horus, we believe Myth and Ritual are transformative, not outdated, and that spirituality can be expressed both in action and contemplation. Our labyrinth and gallery exemplify our active approach in providing a space where individuals and the community come together through events, workshops, and discussions which enhance their practice and inform their journey.

Contacts:

Jane Hansen, Creative Director
Eye of Horus, Inc.
2717 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
http://www.eyeofhorus.biz/
jane @ eyeofhorus.biz
612-872-1292

Eco-Libris
http://www.ecolibris.net/
pr @ ecolibris.net

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Wendy Rule Brings Mythic Music to Minneapolis May 28th

April 17, 2008

NEWS RELEASE

Wendy Rule - visionary singer/songwriterMinneapolis, Minnesota—April 17, 2008—Eye of Horus presents Australian Wendy Rule, joined by Nordic Roots performer Kari Tauring and special guests Felonious Bosch for an evening of myth-inspired music at the Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket price is $18 in advance and $22 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased through Ticketweb.com, Cedar outlets, the Cedar Ticketline at (612) 338-2674 ext 2 and the show’s sponsor, Eye of Horus Metaphysical store by phone at (888) 872-1292 or online at Eyeofhorus.biz.

Introduced by Radio Paganistan storyteller Steven Posch, the evening will unfold in three acts:

1. Dark and sardonic, Felonious Bosch sets the stage with music for the New Dark Ages. Meld medieval melody with middle-eastern overtones and add the twisted mystic lyrics of Katy Thomasberg to her powerful vocals, and you get a new old vibe.

2. Move on to the ancient Icelandic chants and Huldre stille tunings of Nordic Roots artist Kari Tauring as she returns to the Cedar stage with her huldre project. “Songs of the Völva” echos with the call of her ancestors.

3. Finish with the dark cabaret of Australian Wendy Rule. Her visionary lyrics draw on astrological and goddess mythologies, and her legendary live performance draws on her love of ritual and theater in a combination which transports the audience into an otherworldly realm of power and Magic.

A note from Wendy Rule: “This is sure to be one of the highlight concerts of this US tour. Both Kari and Felonious Bosch are wonderful acts, and the Cedar is a fantastic venue. The night will be full of Magic, Ritual and Music.”

About the Artists:

Wendy Rule has managed to carve a unique path through the musical mainstream, and has emerged with five major albums and a string of side projects to her name. With the release of her fifth full length album, The Wolf Sky, Rule has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s most uniquely gifted and prolific artists. Her music is a passionate union of her incredible voice – moving from soaring heights to intimate whispers – and her beautifully dark and visionary lyrics referencing astrological and goddess mythologies.

“Wendy Rule creates dark, sensual sonic theatre… compelling stuff.” - Rolling Stone Magazine, Australia

“Every so often Melbourne throws up a singular talent, someone previously hidden amongst the well-established musical tribes, someone possessed of a unique vision. Wendy Rule, the vocalist, songwriter and visionary, is such an artist.” - Beat Magazine, Melbourne

“If twilight has a voice, then that voice is Wendy Rule.” - New Witch Magazine, USA

Kari Tauring as The VolvaKari Tauring returns to the Cedar stage to present her huldre project, “ Songs of the Völva.” From Rune chants to Latvian lullabies, original tunes set to ancient Icelandic texts, and new twists on Norwegian folk standards Tauring’s work spans time and space. Her performance of Nordic vocal techniques, kulning, kveding, huldre loll and lokk accompanied by Stav (stick rhythm) and guitar resonate through the tap root of Norse heritage.

When asked, Kari explains the huldre:
“Huldre are a fairy folk of Norway and Iceland. Huldre stille is a tuning based on the langeleik (primarily a women’s instrument) which is tuned in A and D with a C or G added. I use ancient Danish texts, Icelandic chants, Rune songs and American story telling in the same tunes! It’s so much fun. It stretches us as musicians as well as giving us a deeper spiritual connection to our ancient past.”

Dark and sardonic, Felonious Bosch begins the evening with music for the New Dark Ages. The powerful vocal style of singer Katy Thomasberg floats and soars over the rhythms of bassist Drew Miller and percussionist Renée Bracchi. Shaken up and blended with Nemo’s dynamic riffing on bouzoukis, cittern and Felonious Boschguitar, David Stenshoel’s fiddle and Steve Clarke’s reeds, you get music that sparkles, with a centuries-old aftertaste.

“…Katy Thomasberg reinvents herself as a quasi-mystic probably headed for hell as she genre splices ancient sounding melodies from many cultures with dark lyrics sung by her soaring voice. A delightfully schizoid recording that shakes you up with its light-seeming sound floating through the heart of darkness.”
– Midwest Record Recap

“…intriguing, appealing… the Bosch mixes and matches Middle Eastern and Celtic folk music with (Katy) Thomasberg’s siren songs to create often mesmerizing tracks… …there’s a lighter-than-air quality to these songs, even as they often revolve around drones. Unusual and unusually attractive, Felonious Bosch gives folk tradition a 3.0 upgrade.”
– Michael Toland, High Bias

For interviews, or to find out more about the artists see:

Wendy Rule: www.wendyrule.com / email Wendy
Felonious Bosch: www.feloniousbosch.com / email Felonious / phone — 612-481-2320
Kari Tauring: www.karitauring.com / email Kari / phone 612-729-4019
Steven Posch: www.stevenposch.com / email Steven

The Cedar’s state-of-the-art sound system provides excellent sound quality anywhere within the 465-seat capacity hall, with the clean aural experience augmented by clear sight lines. There will be room on the perimeter for dancing. More information about the venue and the show can be found at www.thecedar.org, including directions and parking information.

Sponsored by Eye of Horus Metaphysical:
Since it’s inception almost 5 years ago, ‘the Eye’ has been a resource for Myth, Ritual and Centered Living. With a Mythic Art Gallery, Garden Labyrinth, Classes, Drum Jams and Bardic Circles, the Eye has supported the exploration of Spirit and Myth. With this concert, this same vision remains, only the venue has changed. According to owner Thraicie Hawkner, “The truth is, we simply couldn’t resist the opportunity to see Wendy Rule live. We love her music and jumped at the chance to bring her to town.”
Eye of Horus will close early May 28th so the entire staff can go to the concert.

Eye of Horus contact:
Jane Hansen, Creative Director / email Jane
2717 Lyndale Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-872-1292 / 888-872-1292
EyeofHorus.biz

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Radio Paganistan Live! The CD Release Party

September 2, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Minneapolis, MN. - September 2, 2005 - Welcome to the Pagan Heartland of Minnesota! Steven Posch makes his long-anticipated debut as a recording artist with a CD collection of stories and songs called RADIO PAGANISTAN, from Omnium Records.

Radio Paganistan CDTo celebrate, Eye of Horus is hosting “Radio Paganistan Live - The CD Release Party.” On Saturday, September 24th starting at 6 p.m., Steven will perform his storytelling magic, with musical interludes provided by Drew Miller of Boiled in Lead. Refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to the public. Eye of Horus is the eclectic mix of metaphysical store, garden labyrinth, and mythic art gallery on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

EVENT: Radio Paganistan Live! The CD Release Party
DATE: Saturday September 24
TIME: 6 - 9 pm
COST: Free
VENUE: Eye of Horus Metaphysical Store, Labyrinth & Gallery
2717 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
612.872.1292

http://www.EyeofHorus.biz

Tune in to seven stories, two songs, one poem.

Download the story The Three Gifts from the Omnium Website: http://www.omnium.com/index.html — the first one’s free!

RADIO PAGANISTAN includes everyone’s favorite song about everyone’s favorite Yule ogress “Mother Berhta’s Coming to Town.” Other stories include The Bride of the Forest (the Brothers Grimm meet the Rite of Spring, in the Great North Woods), The Descent of Anat (take the old Canaanite winter solstice festival, give it a bris, and voila: Hanuka!). And at last you will know who would win if Mother Berhta and Santa Claus got into a fight. Tracks include:

1 The Three Gifts 6:31
2 Moon, Loon, and the Neckring 6:48
3 The Bride of the Forest: the Story 5:31
4 If the People Keep Samhain, Samhain Will Keep the People (The First Jack o’ Lantern) 13:14
5 Witch’s Work is Turning the Wheel 0:49
6 The Descent of Anat: A Hanuka-shpiel 10:48
7 Her Name is Mother Berhta (song) 1:31
8 Mother Berhta’s Coming to Town: The Story 4:41
9 Mother Berhta’s Coming to Town: The Song (Lounge Version) 1:44
10 How Winter Came to Minnesota (or) Mother Berhta and the Mosquitoes 11:04

The two songs Steven sings here are backed up by bass from Drew Miller of Boiled in Lead and percussion from Renée Bracchi of Felonious Bosch.

Steven Posch’s life is a tribute to the danger presented by books. At age 14 he read Robert Graves’ White Goddess, and hasn’t looked back. In 1979 he came to the Twin Cities in search of Paganistan and, except for brief stays in Britain and the Middle East, has lived there ever since. Storyteller, ritualist, heortologist and Semiticist, he has been called “the Pagan Rabbi.”

Radio Paganistan CD“Storyteller Steven Posch is a true Pagan treasure. In his wacky and appealing style, he tells us of how the loon got the ring around his neck, (and) how various geological features of Minnesota came to be… He introduces new listeners to Mother Berhta and her goat Gnasher Skeggi, much beloved of the children of Paganistan. He also reveals new sides to the personalities of ancient Semitic gods like Anat. This is contemporary American Pagan culture at its most creative and its best. I join all Steve’s listeners in affirming, ‘So mote it be!’” M. Macha NightMare, author of Witchcraft and the Web, co-author of The Pagan Book of Living and Dying

CONTACT: Thraicie at 612.872.1292
thraicie@eyeofhorus.biz

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