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Nov 30, 2023Liked by Stefene Russell

I'm sorry I missed them in STL. The Nuclear Percussion Ensemble did something in a similar vein for First Night, circa 1991. We dressed in elaborate costumes based on the cardinal points of the compass and played drums while tied into a huge wind chime we built in Grand Center. It was called 'The Circle.' I wish there was footage, but we do have some pics.

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Nov 26, 2023Liked by Stefene Russell

When The millennium flipped and everyone was celebrating with robots and lasers, we dressed in animal masks made from twigs, feathers and stones. We built a huge bonfire and danced around it with drums and bells. I love this sort of stuff.

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