KULIMELA SCHEDULE JUNE 16th-21st

TUESDAY June 16th
Location: Mangalananda's & Gaya's Home

Spiritual Singer-Songwriter Workshop

Join Michael Cassidy, also known as Mangalananda, for an intimate spiritual singer-songwriter workshop in Alachua. This special evening is designed for musicians, songwriters, and devotional creatives who want to deepen their songwriting, refine their musical expression, and explore how spiritual inspiration can flow through melody, lyrics, and voice.

Michael Cassidy is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer whose music blends the heart of folk, rock, country, and blues with the light of Eastern spirituality. Active since 1975, he has released numerous albums, including A Change of Heart, Nature’s Secret, Beyond Illusion, Hari Hari Hey, It Ain’t Over Yet, and Songs That Steered Me Wrong. His soulful original songs have been shared at festivals, acoustic venues, and house concerts across the country, and his music is available on most streaming platforms.Participants are invited to bring a guitar or ukulele, along with a favorite song and a song they would like to develop during the workshop. A keyboard may be available.

Light snacks will be provided
This is a rare opportunity to learn in a warm, personal setting with an experienced spiritual songwriter and musician.

WEDNESDAY June 17th
Location: Legacy Park

Rukmini is the author of Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art, published by Penguin Random House.

This Draw Your Feelings workshop is a guided, interactive experience designed to bring members of the Krishna community into deeper connection with one another—across generations—through art and storytelling.

Participants will be invited to reflect on their personal journeys within the community and express meaningful moments, emotions, and experiences through simple drawing exercises. Working in pairs, they will share their stories, listen deeply to one another, and respond through visual expression.

This is not an art class. It is a space to slow down, to be witnessed, and to witness others.

Live Music with Chaytanya

Continuing the opening ceremony, a beautiful live music offering with Chaytanya as she helps set the tone for the festival with heartfelt songs and soulful melodies.

With her radiant voice and warm presence, Chaytanya invites everyone to slow down, listen deeply, and feel connected through sound. Her music creates an atmosphere of beauty, peace, and inspiration.

Chaytanya sings from the soul, offering a musical experience filled with heart, harmony, and joy.