MASK MAKERS WEBMASK MAKERS WEB : A mask community with news, links. debate, online mask galleryMasks of the Goddess- December 14, 2007 A cyber-auction of masks of the worlds goddesses, created by Lauren Raine. Since 1999, theyve traveled across the U.S. for exhibits, rituals, conferences and community performances. The auction is now thru January 27th at click on the Auction page.http://www.maskmakersweb.org/Article542.phtml Gateway Irish Mummers- December 5, 2007 A Mid-Winter Mummers Tale written and directed by Sandra Hughes with masks by Michael Hickey features theatre, dance, mime and music to celebrate the winter season. The evening combines the Other World of mythology - a place inhabited by the ancient forces of the land and seasons personified by the shape-shifter Fin Tan, Ancient Brid as the Queen of Summer and the Cailleach as the Queen of Winter - with a present world of straw-headed mummers and human heroes. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays....http://www.maskmakersweb.org/Article541.phtml Bali Behind the Mask- December 4, 2007 Bali Behind the Mask: New Years Festivities and Traditional Masks on the Island of the Deities This trip package was designed for those who enjoy traditional festivities, and are especially interested in Balinese culture and its masks. It includes the Balinese New Years, Hari Raya Nyepi, when the entire island undergoes ritual purification.http://www.maskmakersweb.org/Article540.phtml NEW BLOG FOR MASK ENTHUSIASTS- December 2, 2007 Mask enthusiasts are invited to visit my new blog http:rosemask.blogspot.com for mask stories and mask recipes.http://www.maskmakersweb.org/Article539.phtml |