{"id":246650,"date":"2013-10-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/conscious-music-fest-comes-to-north-park\/"},"modified":"2013-10-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-25T07:00:00","slug":"conscious-music-fest-comes-to-north-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/conscious-music-fest-comes-to-north-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Conscious Music Fest llega a North Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Vince Meehan | SDUN Reporter<\/p>\n

North Park will host the first annual San Diego Conscious Music Fest at the Birch North Park Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9. <\/p>\n

The full-day event will be presented by the Hillcrest-based Universal Spirit Center, a spiritual community that follows the Science of Mind philosophy and prefers a non-denominational alternative to traditional churches. <\/p>\n

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(l to r) Universal Spirit Center members Annette Ridenour and Teri Wilder stand in front of the upcoming venue. (Photo by Vincent Meehan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the website, the show is \u201ca celebration of the spirit of love within us all,\u201d and will feature twelve musical artists; six in an afternoon show from 1-3:30 p.m., and six others from 7-10:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available from West Coast Tavern during the performances, and a V.I.P. artist\u2019s reception will be held across the street at Casa de Luz between sets.<\/p>\n

\u201cConscious music\u201d is a term used to describe a genre of uplifting music performed by artists intent on spreading a positive message through their music.<\/p>\n

This music festival will be the first of its kind in the local organization\u2019s twelve-year history, but it is a growing movement.<\/p>\n

Universal Spirit Center member Annette Ridenour said that this would be a family-oriented performance where all are welcome. Ten percent of ticket sales from the event will go toward supporting music programs in San Diego public schools.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusic plays a big part in our services at the Universal Spirit Center,\u201d said Ridenour, who also serves as the organization\u2019s treasurer. \u201cOur message is both inspiring and positive, and the music always reflects that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Local singer\/songwriter Teri Wilder will open the festival, and says she\u2019s excited about bringing her message to a broader audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI travel around the country performing my music for all sorts of inspirational groups,\u201d Wilder said. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to playing in my hometown and making this concert a success. Our goal is to raise the vibration of good will and help people feel positive about life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival will take place on the same day as North Park\u2019s monthly \u201cRay at Night\u201d art walk and was deliberately organized so attendees could enjoy both events.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to have wristbands so our audience can come and go as they please,\u201d Ridenour said. \u2018That way they can enjoy both shows and make a night of it. This is going to be an event that everyone can enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Universal Spirit Center is located at 3858 Front St. in Hillcrest. To learn more about their inclusive spiritual community, visit universalspiritcenter.org. To obtain tickets to the Conscious Music Festival, visit consciousmusicsd.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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