December 2009

1. HOME TO GODFREYS - FRIDAY, MARCH 5

2. HOLIDAY CD SALE!

3. GIVEAWAY CONCERT / TAPING

4. JACKIE WINS LEHIGH VALLEY MUSIC AWARD!

5. NYC PREMIER – 'GRANDMOTHERS' MOVIE

6. FACEBOOK – yep!

7. EUROPEAN TOUR

8. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

9. SCHEDULE

1. WHAT IS ABUNDANCE? —

Dear Friends,

In the spirit of the “Season,” I want to wish you all a beautifully happy, safe, and abundant holiday.

It has been given to me recently that: Gratitude is the highest form of Abundance. Pretty simple idea, really, and it doesn't cost anything! When I truly feel grateful, it’s undeniable that I am in a very intense state of Abundance. Abundance of love, family, warmth, food, clothing, shelter, vehicles, relatives, good health, clean air, safety, work opportunities, talents, sobriety, water, clarity, prayer, humility, freedom, and music, among many other feelings and blessings I have the opportunity to experience. I suppose to say it doesn’t cost anything to be grateful is a bit misleading. It costs the time, energy and heart to appreciate what is given each day – this beautiful life we have!

Don’t miss the opportunity to be overly grateful. You may find yourself in great abundance!

Mitakuye Oyasin – We are all related!

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. ALL CD'S ON SALE NOW!!! —

All of Jackie’s CD’s are on sale now through January 2, 2010. Older CD’s – Let in the Joy and Blue Coyote are only $5.00 at CD BABY.com. Second Skin and the recent MorningSky Drum Song are $11.00 each. Go to JackieTice.com or CDBaby.com to order as gifts or resell them on Ebay! But let’s get the music out there!!		Morning Sky Drum Song		Blue Coyote
		Second Skin		Let In The Joy

3. GIVEAWAY CONCERT / TAPING —

The Jackie Tice Ensemble will be performing a one-night Giveaway Concert and Video Recording Party at a location and date to be announced soon! Regional mailing list members will receive an email with “GiveAway Concert” in the Subject Line. Please respond when you receive it if you can attend. This will be a live video-recording for promotional purposes. Snacks and beverages provided! Come see a free concert and help us make a video!

4. JACKIE WINS LEHIGH VALLEY MUSIC AWARD FOR HER SONG “ONE NATION!” —

At Allentown Symphony Hall on Dec. 1st, Jackie gratefully received the LVMA for Best Live Performance of an Original Song (Singer-Songwriter). This new live competition category was held as part of the inaugural event at the Listening Live Music venue in Emmaus PA and was juried by a five-judge panel. LLM is presently hosting monthly shows and open mics as part of their commitment to support live music in the Lehigh Valley (ListenLiveMusic.org). Jackie’s award-winning song, One Nation, can be downloaded free at JackieTice.com on the Recordings page. Thanks to LLM and the LVMA’s for the honor!

5. NYC PREMIER OF ‘FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS’, HOSTED BY DONNA KARAN! —

On 11 December, 2009, fashion icon and philanthropist, Donna Karan, and her Urban Zen Foundation, 711 Greenwich St. at Charles St., will host a fund-raising cocktail party and the NYC screening of this important documentary followed by a Q&A with several Grandmothers from the movie. Jackie will be at the premier with flute in hand, celebrating this important work and the inclusion in the film of two songs from her MorningSky Drum Song album. To attend, donate or for info, contact urbanzen.org or forthenext7generations.org

6. FACEBOOK – yep! —

Become Jackie's FAN on Facebook at her FanPage. Reminders for events, performances and special news and photos are sent weekly on Facebook!

7. EUROPEAN TOUR —

Jackie has been invited to Switzerland next July for the Apache Moon Festival, held bi-annually on a beautiful castle estate in the Swiss Alps. More information to come on this exciting development.

8. WELCOME to JT's Fave-Five!—
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Another month to explore my friends' websites!!

9. SCHEDULE—
Coming Soon!

November 2009

1. NOW THAT THE LEAVES HAVE TURNED

2. NOV 5 – CIRCLE FOR CLEMENCY

3. GIVING THANKS CONCERT IN MORRISTOWN

4. NAMMY NOMINATION HOLDS!

5. PENN PAT ROSTER STATUS

6. EUROPEAN TOUR

7. FACEBOOK – yep!

8. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

9. SCHEDULE

1. NOW THAT THE LEAVES HAVE TURNED —

Today, I heard a cut from Bob Dylan's new Christmas CD. Yes, imagine that! The most neutral remark I can make about the sound of his voice is that it's not pretty! Today, I'm also thinking a lot about the 55 American soldiers who have lost their lives so far in Afghanistan during this month of October. Again, I'm reminded, war is not pretty. One of my dearest elders has a saying that is both resonant and absolute: "The Truth is not always pretty." Each day we are faced with "not pretty" truths, experiences, words, thoughts and often, our own deeds, which remind us of our human frailty, our lack of clarity, our personal failures, and our disappointment in others. But I digress. Today, a little boy I had never met asked me to be his Auntie. It was a very pretty moment.

The leaves have turned - have you noticed? Those in the latitudes between N 31° and N 46° are experiencing the annual return to a leafless existence - naked of the protection of natural neighborhood screens, the shading of the sun, and the mysterious wonder-filled world of the wingeds, chipmunks and creepy crawlies hiding beneath their branched blankets. In contrast to the flowering colors of Spring and Summer foliage, leafless trees just aren’t pretty!! Yet we sense the comfort in the starkness, and we see farther, outside our own yards, to the great landscape beyond. Is there a metaphor here? With the turning of the leaves, we find chilly air a healthy respite from our stuffed and stuffy houses and we know that it is time for the Earth's precious medicines to replenish through their natural state of regeneration. Have we found the beauty in death?

Duality is the natural state of balance. That’s the truth! All we ever have control of is how we choose to see the world, where we choose to point our focus, and what we choose to do about all those Truths – the ones that are pretty and the ones that aren’t.

Aho! Mitakuye Oyasin – We are all related!

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. NOV 5 – CIRCLE FOR CLEMENCY —

In Washington DC, on Nov. 5, President Obama will meet with indigenous people from across the US for the first Tribal Nations Summit. He will hear the concerns and issues of Indian Country firsthand and commit to creating solutions that are fair and right in the recognition of indigenous people as Sovereign Nations and the role of the US in honoring treaties, land-use and mineral rights, protection of sacred sites and correcting health and housing issues.

Concurrent with this Summit, a CIRCLE FOR CLEMENCY for incarcerated Lakota/Anishanabe activist, Leonard Peltier, will be held with elders and people from across Turtle Island. Prayer ceremonies, music and speakers will be part of the day-long events. If you would like to attend, send a response to this newsletter. Ride shares and housing are being networked on Facebook: Circle for Clemency.

3. GIVING THANKS CONCERT IN MORRISTOWN —

On Saturday, Nov 28, Jackie will appear in Morristown at the Center for Spiritual Living Morristown to extend the spirit of compassion and gratitude at this second annual Thanksgiving concert. Through songs, spoken word pieces and the music of the Native Flute, the strength of connection to our Mother Earth and Indigenous spiritual awareness will be felt and heard. Plan to come spend this time with us at this very beautiful space in Morristown – within an hour from the Lehigh Valley, NYC and Princeton.

4. NAMMY NOMINATION HOLDS! —

Jackie was honored to be part of the 11th Annual Native American Music Awards and her nomination for Best Female Artist caused her to connect with many wonderful people including Gabriel Ayala, Michael Bucher, Joanne Shenandoah, and JJ Kent, Felicia, and Jan Michael Looking Wolf.

5. PENN PAT ROSTER STATUS —

Jackie has been selected as an artist for the prestigious 2010 Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT) roster. PennPAT artist applications are reviewed through a very rigorous national panel process which opens the door for Presenter grants, Artist Technical Assistance and Strategic Opportunity grants. Go to http://pennpat.org for more information on how your venue can bring Jackie to your area for up to 50% reimbursement in the Mid-Atlantic States and Puerto Rico.

6. EUROPEAN TOUR —

Jackie has been invited to Switzerland next July for the Apache Moon Festival, held bi-annually on a beautiful castle estate in the Swiss Alps. More information to come on this exciting development.

7. FACEBOOK – yep! —

You can “friend” Jackie on Facebook : Jackie Tice. Also, become a fan on her FanPage. Reminders for events, performances and special news are sent weekly on Facebook!

8. WELCOME to JT's Fave-Five!—
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9. SCHEDULE—

September 2009

1. FULL NUT MOON (CHEROKEE)

2. THE NAMMYs (NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS)

3. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

4. SPECIAL WEEKEND AT THE WATERFALL INN

5. GRANDMOTHERS DVD

6. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

7. SCHEDULE

1. FULL NUT MOON (CHEROKEE) —

The blessing of this September Full Moon is that the harvesting of seeds sown is in full swing. There is acknowledgement and celebration that the winter will be plentiful with sustenance. The fruit of last season’s plantings – musically – are ripening, as well.

I received word on the Full Moon that I am nominated as Best Female Artist by the Native American Music Awards. Details are below on how to vote. Congratulations to all the nominees representing music of many genres across Indian Country.

Traveling, visiting and performing on the island of Kauai last month was nothing short of spectacular and I want to thank mime/movement artist, Janet Carafa, the Dilly Dally House Bed & Breakfast and my T-J-M Clan for making it such a special time for all of us!

My great thanks, as well, to all of you for your continued support as I walk this creative, blessed path of a musical life. I hope to continue writing and performing songs that are not only relevant but will inspire and move us towards more compassion, humility, gratitude and forgiveness as a People.

Mitakuye Oyasin – We are all related!

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. THE NAMMYs (NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS) —

Jackie has been nominated as Best Female Artist in the 11th Annual Native American Music Awards, to occur on October 3, 2009 at the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. Her recent album, MorningSky Drum Song, was submitted for several categories and after the preliminary Advisory Board members voting was complete she emerged in the top five for Best Female Artist.

Voting is open to the general public by going to the Native American Music Awards site.

Click on NAMA 11 VOTING, scroll down to PUBLIC VOTING, and then you will be instructed to fill out your email address, etc and can proceed to vote.

Jackie thanks you for supporting her for this award and congratulates all the nominees.

3. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE —

Please celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21st. Do individual Acts of Kindness for the Earth, your family and your neighbors.

4. SPECIAL WEEKEND AT THE WATERFALL INN —

Jackie will be attending a very special weekend with Hopi Grandmother Mona Polacca of the Council of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers at The Waterfall Inn in the Catskills. Built in 1852, the New York Waterfall Inn, the main house on the 50 acre country estate, overlooks the Western Castills' beautiful Schoharie Valley, reputedly the most fertile valley east of the Mississippi.

Go to The Waterfall Inn dot com.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this very special, intimate gathering with Gramma Mona, Jackie and other very special guests. Contact thewaterfallinn@gmail.com for more info.

5. GRANDMOTHERS DVD AVAILABLE NOW —

The Laughing Willow Company happily announces the DVD release of "For The Next Seven Generations," the feature documentary about the vision and presence of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Music composer and supervisor, Peter Buffet, has included music from Jackie's CD, MorningSky Drum Song. In addition, Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia contribute to the sonic landscape of the film. Ashley Judd narrates, along with the message of the Grandmothers, which is timeless and relevant. This is a film you'll want to watch over and over again. Purchase the DVD at For the Next 7 Generations dot com.

Jackie is deeply grateful to Director Carole Hart for the opportunity to be part of such a deep spiritual experience and pivotal message to the world. And many thanks to Peter Buffet for the musical prowess and vision to anchor this imperative message with universal sounds.

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7. SCHEDULE—

Late Summer 2009

1. TO THE ISLANDS

2. NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

3. FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS

4. INDIAN SUMMER MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS

5. SUNDANCE SEASON

6. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

7. SCHEDULE

1. TO THE ISLANDS —

Aloha! The changing winds have once again beckoned my attention and as I thought my western journey this summer was only going so far as North Dakota, I was aiming a bit short! I will be flying to the Island of Kauai at the end of July for a reunion with some very dear "relatives" and, in addition, have been fortunate enough to secure a performance as part of the trip!

My friend Janet Carafa, a mime and movement artist, is teaming up again with me for a special perfomance called "Seven Winds of Peace." Over the last four years, I have been given specific instructions for my life that have included integrating Joy, Respect, Compassion, Humility, Gratitude, Forgiveness and Faith. So, through the beauty of Music and Movement, Theatre and Sound, Janet and I will convey these seven winds of peace as best we can in deep, humorous and artful ways! For those on the island, we look forward to seeing you in Kapa'a!

Remember to go outside everyday and walk on the Earth and look around at the beauty – the birds, the trees, the flowers blooming. Put your mind at ease by remembering the cycles of Nature, which are endless and renewing constantly. We are part of that Nature – and are also renewing.

Don’t lose faith in that which is timeless-your heart, soul and nature.

We are all related—Mitakuye Oyasin

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS —

If you are a advisory voting member of the Native American Music Awards, please vote by July 30 for Jackie in the following categories: Female Artist, Folk Recording (MorningSky Drum Song), Flute Recording, Best Song (Red Horse): Masa gidats!

3. FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS —

This independent documentary about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers will be released very soon. The music supervision is being handed by Peter Buffet (Dances with Wolves, 500 Nations) and Jackie?s Native American flute and guitar pieces are included in the film. Along with Jackie's music, we are also excited that Ashley Judd will be narrating the film, and Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Capadoccia are prominent in the soundtrack. To check for DVD availability in the next few weeks, click here.

4. INDIAN SUMMER MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS —

MorningSky Drum Song, Jackie's latest CD, was nominated for TWO Indian Summer Music Awards!! Along with Mary Youngblood, Morningsky is nominated as Best Flute Album and in the Folk Recording category, she is nominated along with Joanne Shenandoah and Michael Bucher. Good company and good prayers! The ISMA festival is in Milwaukee, WI on Sept. 11-13 and Jackie will perform at the festival! Come support her Wisconsin fans! In 2006, she won ISMA's "best pop song" category for Second Skin.

5. SUNDANCE SEASON —

Jackie will be spending most of the summer preparing and participating in Sundance and other ceremonies. Big things are on the horizon, and new songs are being written, but for now, her summer focus will be inward as the next season of life begins.

6. WELCOME to JT's Fave-Five!—
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7. SCHEDULE—

Summer 2009

1. SOMETHING'S HAPPENING HERE

2. YULUNGA ARTS HAS GONE UNDER

3. FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS

4. ADELPHI/UN TEACHER'S CONFERENCE

5. SUNDANCE SEASON

6. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

7. SCHEDULE

1. SOMETHING'S HAPPENING HERE —

The next line of that classic Steven Stills song is “What it is ain’t exactly clear.”

That is a fitting description for most everywhere you look these days. The economy has been jolted and people have lost their savings, their homes, jobs, and our Mother Earth has come to the forefront with the planetary changes related to carbon emissions. Our sense of Stability has become entirely based on how well we are dealing with these changes on the inside, because the only word for the world “outside” of us is unstable.

So I wonder how everyone is doing on this mailing list. And I want to extend to you my sincerest prayers that you’re taking care of yourselves emotionally and spiritually and physically as well as you can. It is an uncertain time in our collective lives, but you have friends and loved ones to call and ask for help, if you need it. Allow yourself to be led to what will help you feel stable on the inside.

Remember to go outside everyday and walk on the Earth and look around at the beauty – the birds, the trees, the flowers blooming. Put your mind at ease by remembering the cycles of Nature, which are endless and renewing constantly. We are part of that Nature – and are also renewing.

Don’t lose faith in that which is timeless-your heart, soul and nature.

We are all related—Mitakuye Oyasin

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. YULUNGA ARTS HAS GONE UNDER —

Down Under, that is!!! When Mike Wolke moved his multi-cultural booking agency to Australia last year, he sadly also decided to move into another career and is closing down Yulunga Arts. We will miss him and wish him the absolute best!! Therefore, until further notice, Jackie’s booking is now being handled “in-house” - click here.

3. FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS —

This independent documentary about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers will be released very soon. The music supervision is being handed by Peter Buffet (Dances with Wolves, 500 Nations) and Jackie?s Native American flute and guitar pieces are included in the film. Along with Jackie's music, we are also excited that Ashley Judd will be narrating the film, and Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Capadoccia are prominent in the soundtrack. To check for DVD availability in the next few weeks, click here.

4. ADELPHI/UN TEACHER'S CONFERENCE —

Jackie recently taught a workshop on using the Medicine Wheel Teachings for Conflict Resolution at the UN Teacher’s Conference for Peace and Human Rights at Adelphi University on Long Island. This successful forum included a global representation of educators, administrators and students, whose goal it is to bring awareness of Peace and Human Rights into educational institutions around the world. Kudos to Rita Verma (google her!) for organizing this important annual event and to Gertrude Shaffer for the referral to Adelphi!

5. SUNDANCE SEASON —

Jackie will be spending most of the summer preparing and participating in Sundance and other ceremonies. Big things are on the horizon, and new songs are being written, but for now, her summer focus will be inward as the next season of life begins.

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7. SCHEDULE—

April 2009

1. CONCERTS FOR PEACE AND A CHANGING EARTH

2. GREAT LAKES MORNINGSKY TOUR - THANK YOU!

3. JT's FAVE-FIVE!

4. SCHEDULE

1. CONCERTS FOR PEACE AND A CHANGING EARTH —

International Peace Advocate and
Award-Winning Musician

Jackie Tice
Performs in Atlanta
April 18 & 19, 2009

And...On Saturday evening
April 18th - 7:00 pm

2. GREAT LAKES MORNINGSKY TOUR - THANK YOU! —

The Great Lakes Tour was a beautiful extension of all the people involved in supporting live music and artists. Deepest gratitude to The Arab-American National Museum in Dearborn, MI, (best art!), Hope College (best coffee!), Taylor from Chicago, Dennis Sheridan from Detroit, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, MN (best artist accommodations at the Whistle Stop B&B), Park Theatre, WI (best Marqui), and my best-behaved audience at Lac Courte Orielle Reservation School!!!

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4. SCHEDULE—

February 2009

1. NEW YEAR - NEW WAY

2. GREAT LAKES MORNINGSKY TOUR

3. SPECIAL EVENT

4. JACKIE GOES TO WASHINGTON!

5. JT's FAVE-FIVE!

6. SCHEDULE

Photography by Carter Le Blanc

1. NEW YEAR - NEW WAY —

First, I say, Happy New Year to all of you. We have a very important mission to stay committed as we move into this time of our collective lives. We have a new government that will be changing the paradigm of governing, as we will see soon enough.

2. GREAT LAKES MORNINGSKY TOUR —

Jackie will be performing 5 dates in the Great Lake states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota during March. See the calendar below and come out to her first tour since recording her Native Flute-based CD, MorningSky Drum Song, which also includes three new songs painted with images of Life, Spirit, and the Earth.

Go to JackieTice.com to get your copy! Or buy direct from CD BABY.COM!

3. SPECIAL EVENT! —

An important forum which includes all the non-governmental organizations (NGO) of the United Nations will be held on February 5, 2009. The DPI NGO Briefing on Sustainable Peace through of Reconciliation recognizes 2009 as the Year of Reconciliation, an opportunity to heal the wounds of injustice around the world through right action and forgiveness.

4. JACKIE GOES TO WASHINGTON! —

Jackie and her daughter attended the Pennsylvania Democrats Inaugural Ball on January 19 in Washington. On the 20th, they joined nearly two Million people, wrapped in wool layers, to witness the Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Ave. The experience of waiting together for over seven hours with a multi-cultural blanket of PEOPLE, brought together, suffering the cold together, for one common purpose, for one common AHO!, was exhilarating and affirming. Forward we look now, with gratitude and knowledge that all things are possible.

5. WELCOME to JT's Fave-Five!—
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6. SCHEDULE—