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A Day in the Life of a Kid at Lucidity

A Day in the Life of a Kid at Lucidity

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Imagine being 10 years old. Your mom says you get to go on a camping trip all weekend. The destination? Lucidity! Could there be anything more exciting? As adults, we all look forward to the weekend for its art, music and connection, but what does it look and feel like for a child? I sat down with Rosel Weedn, build team lead of Family Garden (one of the village environments…Read More

"This letter to you is a prayer...." by Shine Rilling

“This letter to you is a prayer….” by Shine Rilling

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Sometimes a piece of writing comes our way that we love so much, we just have to share it with you. This was written by Shine Rilling, as part of an invitaion to a Peace Sticks retreat. Shine has facilitated World Peace ceremonies in all the villages at Lucidity festival, and more recently at the Arlington event. We’re looking forward to welcoming him and his crew again in April 2014….Read More

Lucidity at Sea, a Transformative Journey

Lucidity at Sea, a Transformative Journey

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Since its inception in 2011, Lucidity Festival has strived to build bridges with organizations sharing its core values. Lucidity started with forging mutually supportive connections with local non-profit partners. Lucidity Festival’s Strategy for Good Director, Spencer Weiner’s tireless advocacy for bridge-building led Lucidity to an international collaboration with the esteemed educational vessel The MV Explorer and the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) and their Enrichment Voyages Program . Founded 50…Read More

Transforming a Historical Theater into a Lucid Playground

Transforming a Historical Theater into a Lucid Playground

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By Rob Grant, LucidiBlog Contributor. It’s hard to believe a little over a month has passed since Rising Vibes for the Universe transformed the stately Arlington Theater into a beacon of emergent culture in Downtown Santa Barbara. The expansive evening co-created by everyone who contributed to its magnificence lives front and center in our consciousness, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the aesthetic collaborators who probably left…Read More

From Passion to Action: Wise Words from a Changemaker

From Passion to Action: Wise Words from a Changemaker

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When our local State representative Das Williams arrived to present at the Lucidity festival in 2013, his stage wasn’t complete. Build volunteer Alicia St Rose recalls: “We were scrambling to finish setting up and I saw Das Williams enter. I was worried because we weren’t ready. But next thing I know, I turn around, and on his own he had set some chairs in a circle. A dozen people had…Read More

Inhabiting the Village: The Personal Path to Global Transformation by Jamaica Stevens

Inhabiting the Village: The Personal Path to Global Transformation by Jamaica Stevens

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There is such simple and impactful connotations in this quote by Goethe. I would add, “and if we swept in front of our neighbors door, if we offered our SEVA (service), together we’d get the work accomplished much faster!” Our species stands at a collective crossroads, with the implications of our past arriving to impact the potential of our future. One thing we must fully acknowledge is the irrepressible truth…Read More

Awaken Your Dreams in the Lucid Villages

Awaken Your Dreams in the Lucid Villages

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Who has ever seen an animal appear in their dreams? A wolf or a fox, an eagle or a hummingbird? What do these visions mean, and what do they have to teach us about ourselves and our connection to others? During The Totems’ Return last spring, we played with these questions and engaged in a deep exploration of spirit animals and the various aspects of self they represent. Through different…Read More

Lucent Dossier at the Emmy's.... and at the Arlington!

Lucent Dossier at the Emmy’s…. and at the Arlington!

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By Lucidity Communications Intern Rob Grant The Lucent Dossier Experience may not be a household name, but the headliner for RISING VIBES FOR THE UNIVERSE at the Arlington Theater on Friday October 4 occupies a more-rarified creative space: the entertainers’ entertainers. The Lucent Dossier Experience showed this most recently at the 65th Annual Emmy Awards Governor’s Ball, where they performed for the 3,800 guests at the country’s largest sit-down dinner…Read More

Lucidity at the Arlington: our Story in the Heart of our City

Lucidity at the Arlington: our Story in the Heart of our City

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Lucidity is bringing its own special blend of magic to downtown Santa Barbara at the historic Arlington Theater on Friday October 4. Let it be known, this event will NOT be your average theater event. We’re continuing to explore the interaction between large scale stage production with world class acts and village atmosphere offerings, each with their own special vibe and educational experiences. This event is a unique opportunity to experience…Read More

"Journey to Lucidity: The Planted Seed" - An Interview with the Film's Director

“Journey to Lucidity: The Planted Seed” - An Interview with the Film’s Director

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Lucidity 2013 has come and gone, leaving 6000 souls filled with love and inspiration, new friends and new perspectives. As time passes and everyday tasks fill our consciousness, we might find ourselves wondering: “Did this really happen?” and “what does it all mean?” We have thousands of amazing photos showing us that yes, it did happen. We are also very grateful for the talented filmmakers who have created beautiful pieces…Read More

Reframing the cultural appropriation conversation towards synergy, co-learning, and peace

Reframing the cultural appropriation conversation towards synergy, co-learning, and peace

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Introduction In the wake of Lucidity Festival’s second year, I’d like to take some time to engage in an important conversation that’s been percolating within and around transformational festival culture for some time now. Most recently this conversation has revolved around the topic of ‘cultural appropriation’, or the borrowing of cultural memes and symbols, and has significant overlap with the subjects of Indigenous Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage Management. The…Read More

What if we left a trace?

What if we left a trace?

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I attended the Awaken Visionary Leadership Retreat May 16-19, nestled in the heart of the Mendocino redwoods, the same venue for the Enchanted Forest, and felt inspired to share our collective vision for the future of festivals: Leave a Trace. We were presented with 12 Guilds, which provided the opportunity for participants to explore their unique curiosity, passions, and expertise. Village Infrastructure was the guild I investigated, facilitated by David Casey…Read More

Lucidity & Permaculture: The Applied Science of Sustainability at our Festival

Lucidity & Permaculture: The Applied Science of Sustainability at our Festival

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By Rion Beauregard, founder of We Share Earth We are all gearing up for the 3 days of music, dancing, yoga, martial arts, workshops, healing, art, food, drink & celebration that we call Lucidity. Do you ever wonder what it takes to produce a festival such as Lucidity? And even more interesting to me, what does Lucidity take to sustain itself? Permaculture is the design science of sustainability. Permaculture instructor…Read More

Mindful Feeding Maven Speaks

Mindful Feeding Maven Speaks

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By Melissa Ilana Cohen, Lucidity Mindful Feeding Maven Mindful Feeding is an act of eating that creates a feeling of deep gratitude that comes from appreciating and experiencing food in ways that transcend simple consumption. Mindful Feeding at Lucidity is an extension of a food philosophy so deeply rooted in our human history that it’s hard to qualify. At this particular point in my food journey, I feel strongly that the…Read More

Talkin' Trash at Lucidity

Talkin’ Trash at Lucidity

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This year, Lucidity is aiming high when it comes to trash. Food and Sustainability Coordinator Alison Hensley says Lucidity’s target is a 95% diversion rate, meaning that only 5% of waste generated at the festival goes to a landfill. This lofty goal stems from the belief that there is no “away”. This philosophy beckons the question, where does something go when we toss it? Alison explains, “When we recycle, up-cycle or…Read More

Fee Free Healing in the Wise Owl Healing Sanctuary

Fee Free Healing in the Wise Owl Healing Sanctuary

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In a little over a week thousands of people will come together in a beautiful oak covered haven along one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured back country creeks. From live music acts from California and afar to workshops on cutting edge topics, yoga and flow arts, and much much more, Lucidity Festival is buzzing with excitement for all the offerings that are being assembled to create a love-filled magical and…Read More

Music Comes Alive at Lucidity Festival 2013!

Music Comes Alive at Lucidity Festival 2013!

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Lucidity would like to introduce some of the live music performances of 2013. Prepare to groove, dubstep, hip-hop, rock, psych n’ roll through three magical days of live tunes. Live music, aerialists and performers will go virtually all day, everyday at the Alive Stage! Don’t miss out on these talented artists! Alive Stage music talent booking and coordinator Devin True says he focused on,”originality and quality from the musical acts…Read More

Eco Mermaids Making a Splash

Eco Mermaids Making a Splash

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Written by Kate Nelson, Co-founder, CEO of Save the Mermaids There will be plenty of Mermaids splashing around at Lucidity. Mermaids swimming in giant tanks, mermaids frolicking through the festival grounds, mermaids dancing to dub step, and mermaids preaching ocean conservation. That’s right, ocean conservation. Might not seem like your typical festival activity, but that is precisely why these Mermaids are doing it. Save the Mermaids is a local ocean…Read More

Conscious Sourcing for environments, stages and structures.

Conscious Sourcing for environments, stages and structures.

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Lucidity Festival is striving on many levels to uphold the ideals of sustainability and low impact. In the Art Department, one way to reduce impact is to be mindful of materials sourcing, and whenever possible use materials that can be repurposed and up-cycled. “We’re looking at real paradigm shift, says Art Director Luke Holden. We start the creative process differently: rather than come up with an idea and then find…Read More

Workshop 3 at Littlewood Studios

Workshop 3 at Littlewood Studios

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On Sunday, March 16th, while many were lost in St. Patrick’s Day, the Lucid Jaguars awoke the Goddess at Littlewood Studios. In this week’s video, Ally guides us through workshop 3 in a series of 6. The outdoor pallet furniture is starting to take form. The CD Waterfall is flowing The chalkboard signs are framed. Recently our Jaguar jamboree headed up to the Live Oak campground where we walked the land,…Read More

Ride to Lucidity & Reduce our Carbon Footprint

Ride to Lucidity & Reduce our Carbon Footprint

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Lucidity Festivals is proud to announce our new off-site shuttle program! Tickets are on sale at http://ridetolucidity.eventbrite.com/ There are pick-ups in San Diego, LA, San Fransisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo. Stay tuned for details about local pick-ups in the Santa Barbara area. Kick back in comfort, meet new friends, and watch a documentary about Lucidity, all while helping to reduce the carbon footprint of this awesome festival! Tickets…Read More

Universal Love Galactivation: an interview with Dr. DREAM

Universal Love Galactivation: an interview with Dr. DREAM

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We’re delighted to have Dr. DREAM and Laura Magdalene Eisenhower return to Lucidity this year to perform a Univeral Love Galactivation. This unique and powerful ceremony will take place on Saturday April 13 at 10am on the Lucid Stage. Dr DREAM will also be offering a Galactivation this Sunday at Lucidity’s Healing Sanctuary’s benefit, Wise Owl in the City. What is a galactivation and what are Intentions involved? Galactivation, for…Read More

Wise Owl In the City - Heal, connect, transform, celebrate! Sunday March 10 - 1pm to 6pm

Wise Owl In the City - Heal, connect, transform, celebrate! Sunday March 10 - 1pm to 6pm

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Join the Wise Owl Healing Sanctuary’s benefit celebration this Sunday, March 10, from 1pm to 6pm, at the Gibian Wellness Center, 1522 State Street. Massage, Reiki, Cranial Sacral, Access Consciousness, Fire Cupping demos 1pm to 3pm: Downtempo beats with Mahadeva 1:30pm: Opening/welcome circle with Nicky LaFleur, Metatron and Luna Love 2:15pm: Qigong with Nicky LaFleur and vocal sound journey with Lisa Beck 2:45: Shiva mantras with Anya Zama Deva 3pm:…Read More

Awaken to Lucidity Documentary Screening @ Paradise Store w/ Rainbow Girls on March 3

Awaken to Lucidity Documentary Screening @ Paradise Store w/ Rainbow Girls on March 3

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Awaken to Lucidity Boot Stompin’ Hootenanny in Paradise w/ Rainbow Girls and Special Guests! Be Safe! Round Trip Buses (with 4 pickups) available here: http://www.jumpontheschoolbus.com/awaken-to-lucidity.php Join us as we celebrate the premier of Awaken to Lucidity: The Birth of a Transformative Festival, the documentary film shot on-site last year! Massive props to Mikhael Catapang and the whole Awaken to Lucidity Crew! Doc will screen at 7:30pm. Live Music Featuring the…Read More

Make your own Totem Poster

Make your own Totem Poster

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We are sensitive to the cultural appropriation discussion, and our choice to celebrate totems was certainly not ignorant to those concerns. We are a tribe. This is our totem. We are influenced by many traditions and many animal energies. Rest assured, this IS our own original digital imagery, with multi-cultural influence. Each totem image was crafted by our community’s creative, Mark Goerner, they were each chosen for the type of…Read More

Top 5 Reasons Why You Want to Have Lucid Dreams

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It’s a simple yet important question for you to ask yourself: Why do I want to have lucid dreams? To begin, the average person spends about 5 years of their lives dreaming. Would you rather spend that time like a sheep, asleep? Or would you prefer to utilize that time with your conscious awareness in a number of powerful ways? Lucid dreaming (when you are aware of the fact that…Read More

Activism and Creativity Interweave to Make Magic

Activism and Creativity Interweave to Make Magic

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  On Saturday March 23 a unique and mesmerizing celebration will take place at the infamous Mission Canyon Whalehouse. Three mermaids will take the plunge, literally, in the home’s 20 ft long heated pool, to entertain and dazzle the 100 guests expected to attend. This event is the fruit of an auspicious collaboration between JadeNow, artist and jade sculptor, and “Save the Mermaids” a grass roots organization aiming to act…Read More

Lucidity Complete Lineup Release!

Lucidity Complete Lineup Release!

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Lucid Lineup 2013 Massive Gratitude to Memekast, Devin True, and Music is Love for putting together an epic lineup across three music stages and to Matt Rodriguez for his beautiful design work on these posters. We want to acknowledge that there will be more music and stage environments than are shown on this poster at Lucidity Festival, since our open-source philosophy invites a wide array of participation. This poster, however,…Read More

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