PEACEforELEPHANTS
PEACE
FOR
ELEPHANTS
*NEWS*
UPDATE!!!
Our 1st Event at Bar4 in SouthSlope Brooklyn was a success!!
Many talented performers and wonderful people came and had a fantastic time.
Here are just a few of our favorite pics from the night!
WYATT w/ Joe Brent
HOLY GOD
Michelle Dorrance & Mishay Petronelli
UPDATE!!!
Meghan Volunteers @ Elephant Nature Park!!! (Aug/6-12/2012)
For those of you who were kind enough to donate during our 1st event/campaign
HERE IS WHERE YOUR MONEY WENT!
Our donations helped expand and build new fencing for the Eles to roam on their own. Xoxo
All Peace For Elephants donations, from the last event, went to the building of the new fence around the park. As of now Buddhist scarves wrap protected trees around its perimeter.
TRUNKS! <3
A few of the many dogs at the dog shelter at Elephant Nature Park. Currently
there are 7 full time employees to over 260 rescued dogs. Most were rescued from
the flood of Bangkok last year, and the park is in the process of expanding the
shelters, which will included multiple large open shelters, and over 8 play
runs. Peace for Elephants was honored to name a recent rescued "Gracie" who was dropped off from someone in the local village. We hope to not only raise money for our elephant friends at our next event, but to also raise the vet funds for these sweet doggies.♥
For more of the park's dogs Visit:
For more information about
the Dog's of Elephant Nature Park Visit:
Peace For Elephants Get's A New Logo!
Our wonderful artist friend CRIS QUALIANA has graced us with her abilities and created the new emblem for P.F.E.
Cris has recently been diagnosed with MS which has sadly limited her mobility. P.F.E urges you to visit her site below and give ANYthing you can to help our amazing friend.
Please visit this site to learn more
about her and how to help:
A friend of ours, David Gonzalez, has donated his
voice talents to P.F.E. to bring you this wonderful poem:
"THE ELEPHANT"
Please Press Play and Enjoy. <3
David Gonzalez.
Storyteller, musician, poet, actor, writer and music therapist,
and one-of-a-kind artist.
He has created numerous productions that combine compelling drama, music, and multi-media;
all of which enchant audiences nationwide with stories of love, hope, courage, and wisdom
Visit:
2011 Lifetime Achievement Award - Int.Performing Arts for Youth
2010 Joesph Campbell Foundation Fellow
2006 Drama Desk Nomination for "Unique Theatrical Experience
Music: Frederic Chiu (Pianist) Composed By: Camille St. Saens
From: "The Carnival of the Animals"
Art For Eles!
P.F.E. has reached out to many Artists around the country and world to create original "Elephant Inspired" pieces for auction at our upcoming June Event (date TBA). Until then, many of the works can be seen at
Jaya Yoga Studio in Brooklyn
(Park Slope Location).
1626 8th Ave @ Windsor Place.
Please visit their website for information about class hours and times to see the art in person.
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and Yoga???
Thanks to the Artists
(clockwise from top left: Jose Fragoso, Cris Qualiana Basham, Taylor Callery, Barbara Baldi, P.F.E., and Jacob Thomas. below: Lewie Smith)
YOU ARE ALL AWESOME!!
Visit Their Facebook Page for More INFO --->
WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!!!
CIRCUS PROTEST!!!
The Largest Elephant Protest in History
will be taking place in
Brooklyn, NY at the BarClayCenter on
Atlantic Ave. & Flatbush Ave.
MARCH 20TH 2013
Manhattan said "NO!"
why is Brooklyn saying "YES"?
If you are in the Greater NYC Area and want info about where and when to go
CONTACT US:
Please Visit:
Funds raised by P.F.E.
are matched by The Serengeti Foundation and go directly to support Elephant Nature Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and others like them. The Serengeti Foundation also helps all types of animals in Asia, Africa, and the United States.
Go To PayPal
and Help Us Reach Our Goal
send to peaceforelephants@yahoo.com
We Did Not Support The Circus!!!
From March 20th to April 1st Ringling Brothers came to Brooklyn, NY and there were tons of supporters from P.F.E, PETA, and other local Animal Activists who spread awareness to those that attended. At each performance we let those who were unaware know that Elephants, Lions, and Tigers DO NOT perform tricks by choice. They are there because they are tortured and made to fear pain. It was amazing to talk to people that just thought that these were the "lucky animals" with "good jobs." We were happy to open their eyes.
Thank you to everyone that came out to help spread the TRUTH.
Here are just a few of our favorite shots from our 2009 visit to the Elephant Nature Park.
For more check us out on our Facebook Page:
P.F.E. on Facebook
Thanks again to
JAYA YOGA CENTER
&
THE CHOCOLATE ROOM
Please visit their websites by clicking banners below.
YOGA EVENT A SUCCESS!
We had a wonderful turn out for our first Yoga/Chanting evening...for elephants at Jaya Yoga Center in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Love and fellowship filled the room. Afterwards we met over Wine & Chocolate curtesy of The Chocolate Room in Park Slope and admired the beautiful works of art that will be up for silent auction at our upcoming June 17th event at the Tea Lounge in Park Slope. Details to come!
Thanks to all the wonderful people that donated their time and talents:
Sammi Friedman, Alex Mallett, Danielle Cohen,
Maddy Wyatt, Dana Perry, Sebhia Dibra,
and Tracey Petrillo-Smith.
Thank You HUNTER COLLEGE!
The wonderful students of "The Hunter Sustainability Project" are making huge strides to inform their fellow classmates about the footprint, we as humans, leave on this planet. Through out the week they had different themes involving food, water, waste, and transportation. Friday, June 21st was the day for Wildlife Conservation and we were happy to be invited to share our message.
We talked to many people and opened many eyes. Even if one more person stops supporting the circus or decides they will not support torturous elephant tourism...we made a difference.
*A special thanks to Naeemah for finding us and extending the invitation.*
Visit their group page on Facebook for updates and progress by clicking the link below:
Visit the B.D.C. site for updates by clicking the banner below:
Hi Everyone!!! SUNDAY, June 2nd, at Broadway Dance Center from 7:30-9pm we will be having an event!!! PLEASE Come at 7pm for wine and socializing!
Broadway Dance Center and their head of PR, April Cook, have been kind enough to invite P.F.E. to take over one of their spaces for the evening. Four amazingly talented dancers (Nicholas Young, Brinae Ali, Ryan Davis, & Cat Cogliandro) along with their friends, will be presenting/premiering their original works.
Broadway Dance Center Event!!!
New York City based actors, artists, dancers, musicians, photographers, and performers...for elephants.
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UPDATE!!
It was a magical night!!! Here are a few shots; To see more visit our album on Facebook.
We are very excited to announce our
2nd Annual June Event
, this June 17th at the Tea Lounge in Park Slope Brooklyn. Join us that Monday from 7-11pm for HOT Brazilian Music with "The Marivaldo Project", HOT Dance Performances by Michelle Dorrance / Dorrance Dance and Art Auction with Elephant inspired pieces by amazingly talented Artists from around the world.
(Artists include: Jose Fragoso, Cris Qualiana Basham, Taylor Callery, Barbara Baldi, Jacob Thomas, Lewie Smith, Daniell Cohen, and PeaceForElephants.)
(Marivaldo Dos Santos - has been a cast member of the hit Off-Broadway Show STOMP for around 15 years. He has played percussion for performers like STING, Wyclef Jean, and Paul Simon, just to name a few. With "The Marivaldo Project" he brings together some of the top musicians in NYC to perform his awesome original music compositions.)
(Michelle Dorrance - is known world-wide in the dance community as one of the best. As the 2011 Bessie Award Winner, she has been on the cover of DANCE Magazine and performed/taught at Tap festivals around the globe. Her recent show in NYC received rave reviews in the NY Times/TimeOut and led her to become this year's recipient of the Jacob's Pillow Award. When she starts dancing everyone starts watching.)
JOIN US!!!
JUNE 17TH EVENT!
UPDATE!!
We had a great turn out and it was an awesome night!!! Here are a few shots; To see more visit our album on Facebook.
WE ARE READY FOR FALL!!!
We had
AMAZING
turn outs for all our spring 2013 events! The Peace For Elephants family appreciate all the wonderful people that donated their talent and time to help spread awareness for the Elephants.
With
YOUR
help we raised around $2000!!!
Our goal is to reach $5000 by the end of the year to go towards rescuing an Elephant on behalf of Brooklyn!
This fall we are planning and brainstorming for:
~More Yoga Events!
~Another Dance Event!
~Another Art/Music Show!
So please check back for updates and schedules.
We would love to see you there!!! <3
*Also if you have ideas or want to be involved, Contact Us!*
We are also proud to announce that from now on 10% of all funds we raise will go to Sean Casey Animal Rescue, one of the only non-kill shelters in NYC. We feel that while we are helping protect Elephants around the world, it is important to support animal rights here in our own community as well. Thank you Sean Casey Animal Rescue for ALL you do to find loving animals "forever homes." xoxo
ATTENTION ELEPHANT
(and Theatre) LOVERS!
If you are in the NYC area we have an amazing offer for you!!!
SACRED ELEPHANT, an inspiring and haunting play by Heathcote Williams, is running at
La MaMa's 74A East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
(2nd ave & Bowery).
We had the opportunity to see this last night and it was simply beautiful.
Friday 13- Sunday 22nd SEPT 2013
WED- THURS- FRI- 8pm
SAT 8pm
SUN 3pm
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Visit:
Peace For Elephants has been offered 10 free tickets to each performance! After the 10 are taken, we can offer $12 tickets (regular $20). For your chance at one of these tickets, email us at PeaceForElephants@yahoo.com. Let us know which show you want to go to and how many tickets.
Show times are below....GO and good luck!!!
We will be going back :0)
Please join us for:
“A Night of Songs and Peace”
This will be the second year Peace For Elephants is holding an annual event at Jaya Park Slope.
We are blessed to have the wonderfully talented Devadas, a world-renowned composer and songwriter.
Friday, June 20th. Singing and Kirtan begin at 8PM, followed by a reception with wine and chocolate.
Original elephant canvases
and pillows will be on sale.
All money raised helps bring peace to elephants.
Thank You AGAIN HUNTER COLLEGE!
The wonderful students of "The Hunter Sustainability Project" are STILL making huge strides to inform their fellow classmates about the footprint, we as humans, leave on this planet. Through out the week they had different themes involving food, water, waste, and transportation.
P.F.E. was very happy to be invited back for a 2nd year to help spread our message. Through one conversation at a time we opened many eyes to the truths behind what is happening to the Elephant. xo
Visit their group page on Facebook for updates and progress by clicking the link below:
Devadas
is a kirtaniya, composer and songwriter hailing from Brooklyn, New York who began singing as a teenager, performing on street corners in his hometown of Portland , Maine . After moving to New York City, he had the good fortune to meet his Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), and under Her inspiration has been leading kirtans at satsangs, yoga studios, meditation centers and temples all over New York , the U.S. and India.
Learn more on his website:
UPDATE!!
We had a great turn out and it was an awesome night!!! Here are a few shots; To see more visit our album on Facebook.
CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA!
(Human Circus)
"Human Circus" is going to be a night of magic, fire, contortion, aerial, burlesque, clown and music acts to raise awareness that Elephants and other wild animals should not be tortured and used for entertainment.
PLEASE JOIN US for this magical night with talented performers that want you to know that "Humans provide the best kind of entertainment, not tortured animals."
Suggested Donation $10
All funds raised will go to
Circus Protest.
They do amazing work fighting for the beautiful and abused creatures forced to travel and perform for their greedy handlers.
UPDATE!!
We had an amazing turn out and it was a gorgeous night in Brooklyn!!! Here are a few shots; To see over 50 more visit our album on Facebook.
Thanks so much to Eric Michael Tollefson for his wonderful photography skills.
Please che
ck out his inspiring photography website at:
