A seven-day celebration of the most extraordinary of human drives -- The Creative Impulse.

This multi-cultural and family oriented affair will offer 6 workshops taught by famous and talented working artists in many fields with performances by many more.... including -

Airto Moreira, Hannibal Lokumbe, Vernon Bush, Fabian Redrovan, John Santos with Cuarteto Dos Alas, Jackeline Rago with The Snake Trio, Alli Starr, James Sherman, Tandy Beal and Miriam Peretz.

Workshops
MUSIC & MOVEMENT: Samba for the Soul with Airto Moreira,

MUSIC: Spirit Songs: Freeing Your Voice Through the Power of Gospel with Vernon Bush

THEATER: Improvisation for Fun and Profit with James Sherman

VISUAL ART -- Art in Action: Transformation and Empowerment Through Creativity with Alli Starr

FILM: Esalen Filmmaking Intensive with Fabian Redrovan

FAMILY: Jump for Joy! A Circus Workshop for Kids of All Ages with Tandy Beal

EVERY DAY AND NIGHT there will be performances from critically acclaimed performers, special presentations, art installations, an artist market, guest artists, teachers, exhibits and performers...

The Esalen grounds will be streaming with innovative sounds and images, acts of imagination and acts of appreciation, interweaving truth and fantasy into a tapestry of wonder and amazement.

For those who are interested in attending -- additional information call 831 667 3000, visit www.esalen.org or email info@esalen.org