RonnySimulacrum Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Greetings everyone, we will extend our 'General Admission' tickets out one more day to the 3rd of November as people cannot get to the two shops that are selling them today as it is cup day in Melbourne. Basically this is your last chance to get the tickets to the conference before they go up in price, with only 100 tickets remaining we suggest you act now before they sell out. EGA tickets are available at two stores in Melbourne (only) when they open again tomorrow: The Happy Herb Shop, 317 Smith St Fitzroy, VIC. Phone: (03) 9419 1277. The Pixie Collective, 374 High St, Northcote, Vic. Phone 03 9077 9719 or from theEGA Shop right now; http://www.entheogenesis.org/egashop.php Hope to see you in Melbourne in December for this very special conference. Edited November 2, 2010 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 11, 2010 Ritual Breathwork Workshop http://www.entheogenesis.org/Ritual_Breathwork_Workshop.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Less than two weeks to EGA, now I am getting pumped for the annual plant head pilgrimage to Victoria Students keep in mind that concession is still only $135 why tickets last. Edited November 22, 2010 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 23, 2010 ABOUT ENTHEOGENESIS AUSTRALIS Entheogenesis Australis is a not-for-profit association that cultivates a supportive environment to foster mature, open discussion about psychoactive plants and chemicals. We seek to explore ways to assess societal impacts and examine the positive applications of such substances. Entheogenesis Australis exists to: • foster an awareness of the subject of psychoactive plants and chemicals (entheogens) of all kinds, and their roles – existing and potential - in contemporary society; • encourage broad acknowledgement of the historical, cultural, medicinal and religious significance of psychoactives for diverse sectors of the community; • facilitate access to information regarding the history, science and culture of psychoactives, and co-ordinate the establishment of a repository of information; • provide an effective forum for individuals in the academic and public arenas to share their broad-ranging knowledge and understanding of psychoactives, and raise the profile of relevant research and academic discourse in, inter alia, the fields of anthropology, physiology, pharmacology, psychology and the neurosciences; • promulgate a mature and responsible approach to psychoactives by encouraging communication, peer support and interaction with community on various levels and in diverse contexts. History of Entheogenesis Australis: Entheogenesis Australis has grown organically over the years, starting out as a Victorian based ethnobotany interest group who were inspired by attending the Ethnobotanica ethnobotany conference [www.ethnobotanica.org] in Northern New South Wales in 2002. After this event, a small Victorian network developed and started holding mini- ethnobotany meetings in Ringwood library. The meetings grew over the years and eventually underwent a formal transformation become Entheogenesis Australis [EGA] in 2004. The first formal EGA conference, held at Ruby’s Lounge in Belgrave, introduced us to a wider audience and moved our interest more towards the lecture/ panel/ workshop format, also introducing art, music and a spiritual dimension. In 2004 the current core group – Martin, Michael, Carl, Jonathan and Tim – came together and started to chart a more conscious and intentional direction, leading to incorporation as a non-profit association in 2008. EGA currently holds an annual conference alternating between an indoor event at the University of Melbourne and a larger outdoor conference gathering in Swanpool nestled in the beautiful Strathbogie Ranges in North East Victoria, Australia. By 2009, a dedicated group of thirty part time volunteers were working on the annual conference, and EGA introduced an annual journal publication to supplement the conference presentations. EGA launched an online Drug Policy Discussion Group in 2010. This is the first of such groups EGA wishes to establish to promote informed dialogue and information sharing in the area of entheogenic issues. As EGA has grown so too has its commitment to providing a supportive environment for mature and open discussion about psychoactive plants and chemicals. Conferences [so far]: 2002: Meetings in Ringwood Library, Melbourne [Mini EB] 2003: Meetings in Ringwood Library, Melbourne [Mini EB] EGA: 2004: Ruby’s Niteclub, Melbourne EGA: 25-26 June 2005: Gumnut Camp, Grampians, Victoria EGA: 2-5 June 2006: Opoeia, Otways, Victoria EGA: 30 Nov – 3 Dec 2007: Strathbogie Outdoor Education Centre, Swanpool, Victoria EGA: 6 Dec 2008: Copland Theatre, The University of Melbourne EGA: 6-9 Nov 2009: Strathbogie Outdoor Education Centre, Swanpool, Victoria Forthcoming EGA: 4-5 Dec 2010: Basement Theatre, Spot Building, The University of Melbourne Membership of Entheogenesis Australis: EGA is a not-for-profit association. Interested plant heads are welcome to join the club. Please email your request to: [email protected] EGA Drug Policy Discussion Google Group Many entheogens are currently classed as illicit drugs in Australia. Many of us are concerned about the effects of drug regulation. Laws, regulations, and policing behaviours not only make entheogenic practices riskier than they would otherwise be; they also make their benefits less likely. We've set up a Google group so that interested people in the EGA community can: • research, document and communicate a shared understanding of how drug policy works in Australia • enable EGA to debate whether and how it might influence the politics of drug regulation, and • empower individuals to be politically active. If you'd like to join the group, and join in the discussions and research, send an email to: [email protected] Keeping in Touch: To join the EGA mailing list, please send your request to: [email protected] Hint, Hint, http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26061 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) I got to see Ethan Nadelmann talk @ the Melbourne Town Hall just yesterday - he was amazing, 1.5 hours of non stop gold, He even plunged EGA and mushroom Less than a week till EGA now, get ready Edited November 27, 2010 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phloom Posted November 27, 2010 Big ups Ronny!! I'll see you SOBs there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 29, 2010 With only days to go, it is time to get ready for EGA 2010 There is currently only 40 tickets left as online sales have sold out - Remember concession pricing is still only $135 So call in two these two stores in Melbourne: The Happy Herb Shop, 317 Smith St Fitzroy, VIC. Phone: (03) 9419 1277. The Pixie Collective, 374 High St, Northcote, Vic. Phone 03 9077 9719 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Hey everyone Here is a copy of the EGA 2010 program www.entheo.net/PublicTimetableA3.pdf You do not need to print it out as you will get it as you register for the conference on the day Hope you like what we have assembled for the big weekend Edited November 29, 2010 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alkatrope Posted November 29, 2010 More raffle info up, including the addition of a signed copy of Rick Doblin's book, "Ecstasy: Dance, Trance, and Transformation", to the internet draw (which closes this Friday night!) http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=25159 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synchromesh Posted November 29, 2010 Should be a ripper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RohanM Posted December 1, 2010 Looking forward to it! I have two spare tickets to get rid of ($100 each, which I believe is well below the shop price). Any takers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm crow Posted December 1, 2010 I'll be hanging around the uni on Saturday and possibly Sunday so will see a few of you there I can't show support this year by buying a ticket(packing up 8 years of my life and moving interstate has me a little povo atm) but will certainly be up for a good catch up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yawning Man Posted December 2, 2010 Hey Gang Whast are the chances of getting a sunday day pass? I was just looking at the speakers and subjects for sunday and it would be a shame to miss it. If anyone can help me out i'd owe ya big time To be honest, i can afford a ticket, but i'm going to be busy as fuck from here untill feb probably, and will most likely need all and any disposable income till then. This is a way to be reckless..in a mature way Thanks kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted December 2, 2010 EGA 2010 Sold Out 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted December 2, 2010 well done ronny and team ,great to see this success!!! t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingshroom Posted December 4, 2010 1st day was a ripper. Picked up a couple of nice cacti plants at the front stall. Very friendly bunch....love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naja naja Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) EGA 2010 Sold Out We need a little emoticon of me doing a stupid happy dance around the house right now as this is the best news ever!!! Makes me happier than if I'd been able to make it over and attend personally.Thank you every1 for the support to EGA!! And be sure to buy plenty of raffle tix. Edited December 5, 2010 by naja naja 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr b.caapi Posted December 5, 2010 We need a little emoticon of me doing a stupid happy dance around the house right now as this is the best news ever!!! Makes me happier than if I'd been able to make it over and attend personally.Thank you every1 for the support to EGA!! And be sure to buy plenty of raffle tix. When you do the happy dance Naja, do you start with the right foot flickin over to the left, or the left to right???, or do you use the unorthadox style with the knee bumps? just wonderin cheers. oh and Hooray to EGA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nothinghead Posted December 7, 2010 Des Tramacchi is always so fascinating to listen to at EGA, I just wanna throw some props his way. Also to the headliners, as well as Anna Kokavec, n Henry Cox. Plus the organisers and facilitators of course - fantastic work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites