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We are working hard to plan for our upcoming 2025 Summer Full Moon Jam Season and, per our sponsorship agreement with the Chicago Park District, will be announcing our event dates towards the end of May. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months!
WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES
Thanks to a generous grant provided by the Fund The Flow Arts, Chicago Full Moon Jam is hosting a Winter Workshop Series on the Second Saturday of the month between November 2024 - April 2025. These daytime all-ages flow workshops will be held at various Park District Fieldhouses and will be free to attend (there is a $20 suggested donation which can be made on the Full Moon Jam website).
Classes will take place between 10:00am - 4:00pm and there will be a Flow Jam Skill Share from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Props for every class will be available and a free allergen-friendly lunch will be provided at 12:00pm!
Here are all the details for our upcoming workshops in March & April:
February 8 - Jefferson Park Fieldhouse 4822 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Intro to Contact Staff with miihaū - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Intro to Hoops with Rachel Irwin - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Intermediate Contact Staff with miihaū - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate Hoops with Rachel Irwin - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Flow with Sound: Handpans with Cher - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
March 8 - Pulaski Park Fieldhouse 1419 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL 60642
Intro to Levi Wands with Betsy Dz - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Intro to Dragon Staff with Amanda - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Intermediate Dragon Staff with Kash - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate Levi Wands with Betsy Dz - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intro to Drumming with Aimee - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
April 12 - Humboldt Park Fieldhouse 1440 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Intro to Iso-Hoops with Spoolia Spirals - 10:30am - 12:00pm
TBD - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Intro to Fans with Nancy Fire Flower - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
TBD - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intro to Acro-Yoga with FireLion - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
More details on April workshops will be announced soon!
The Full Moon Jam Flow Prop Library will be available for all the Winter Workshop classes so anyone can attend regardless of experience. If you have any old props you would like to contribute to the FMJ Flow Prop Library, please send an email to info@fullmoonjam.org with the quantity and condition of the props you would like to donate!
We will be announcing more details on the schedule of the April Winter Workshop next month!
CHICAGO JUGGLING CLUB
Are you looking to learn a new skill? Or perhaps you are already a seasoned juggler and are looking for a community! Come to Chicago Juggling Club!
All ages and skill levels are welcome. There are many people at Juggling Club who love to teach, and it is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, learn new juggling skills, and make new friends!
What can you expect? A community of open-minded jugglers and flow artists who love to juggle, share, and spend time together. No worries if you don't have props! Please just bring yourself.....jugglers love to share their props! The most important thing is that you come with a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude. Please note that this is a sober event (no smoking, vaping, drugs, or alcohol). Guardians should accompany any minors who are attending.
Juggling Club meets twice a week on Mondays and Thursday evenings.
For more details, you can sign up for weekly Chicago Juggling Club Email Updates HERE.
BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHICAGO WINTER BALL
Are you looking for a convenient way to beat the cold, meet new people, shake your booty, support local artists, and help fund disaster relief efforts all at once? Come to BWB Chicago's Winter Ball at Salvage One on Saturday, February 8th (7pm - 1am)!
Burners Without Borders Winter Ball is more than just a party—it’s a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿. Every ticket sold supports the incredible work BWB Chicago does year-round, from their Arts Education Project for Newcomers to their BWB Free Store, which helps to combat housing and food scarcity in Chicago. This event helps fund their mission to build community, inspire creativity, and create positive social change.
The Winter Ball is their 10th Annual Fundraiser and a way to create community during the dreariest, darkest part of the year. There will be DJs, live music, dance, interactive art installations, and live performances all night. There will be no fire at this event, but there will be an open LED Flow Jam, and the Full Moon Jam will be bringing a small sample of the Flow Prop Library for people to play and explore!
This year’s theme, 𝑫𝙖𝒓𝙠 𝙈𝒂𝙩𝒕𝙚𝒓 / 𝑰𝙣𝒏𝙚𝒓 𝑩𝙧𝒊𝙡𝒍𝙞𝒂𝙣𝒄𝙚, invites you to embrace the mystery and vastness within yourself. Formal attire with bright flair is encouraged, so dress to depress and radiate your dark energy—wear something deep, bold, and inspiring as we celebrate together in style.
WHERE: Salvage One - 1840 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622
WHEN: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 - 7:00pm - 1:00am
For Tickets Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/bwbchicago-winter-ball-2025?c=fmj
Clicking on this affiliate link will donate $10 directly to the Full Moon Jam to support our Flow Arts Education Initiative!
About BWB Chicago:
Burners Without Borders (BWB) began with a group from Burning Man who used their skills to assist in the Hurricane Katrina Crisis in New Orleans. Since then, they have established local chapters across the U.S. that fund often overlooked social change initiatives. BWB Chicago focuses on empowering the community through immediate projects, such as a community resource store, the Clever Cats animal rescue, and an arts education program for migrant children. Their past efforts have included community gardens, food drives, participation in national and international disaster relief, and community development programs.
Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/1127760375429320
Website: www.bwbchicago.org
FULL MOON JAM MERCH STORE!
Be sure to visit the Official Chicago Full Moon Jam Merch Store!
You can now help support the Jams by purchasing official FMJ swag, including jerseys, magnets, stickers, tote bags, t-shirts, coffee mugs, sweaters, and zip-up hoodies! All proceeds fund the Full Moon Jam Foundation's Flow Arts Education and Jam event programming.
Click here to purchase fresh FMJ Swag Merch - chicago-full-moon-jam.printify.me
Q4 BOARD MEETING NOTES
We encourage the community to stay up to date on the latest behind-the-scenes discussions and developments of the Full Moon Jams. In the spirit of transparency, we are sharing the Q4 board meeting minute notes of the Full Moon Jam Foundation with the community.
Click here to read the Q4 2024 FMJ Board Meeting Minute Notes
PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT - Rozbot (she/her)
"I first got involved with flow/fire when I taught dance at my first flow fest in 2015. Over the next decade, I taught at dozens more flow festivals and picked up juggling on the way. It is an absolute delight to be able to see my friends and loved ones do incredible things with fire, props, and their bodies. It is an even greater pleasure to be able to witness other people appreciating how cool and hot my people are! I perform regularly around Chicago. You can most likely catch me performing at the Drifter or Untitled Supper Club in River North."
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