Metta Grove Visionary Art Concert by Simon Haiduk

Metta - derived from the Pali language, an ancient tongue composed of Buddhist scriptures. The following can be attributed; loving-kindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, non-violence, and an active interest in others.

Grove - a small wood, orchard, or group of trees.

Metta Grove is a cinematic visionary art concert with roots in guided meditation and psychedelic experience.

If you enjoy:

• Expressions of nature with metaphysical energy
• Visionary Art
• Rhythmic world music with exotic instruments
• Relaxing ambient music
• Inspirational vocals
• Electronic dance music
• Guided meditation
• Sound Therapy

then this fusion of creativity is for you.

This concert features uplifting music and visionary art that will transport you to another realm. The combination of soothing sounds and stunning visuals will help you let go of your daily stress and worries, and allow you to fully immerse yourself in the present moment.

You can sit back and relax into this visionary experience that will enliven your senses, leaving you calm and clear.

This event at St. James Hall is chosen for its beautiful cathedral-style setting with incredible acoustics. The venue is part of what makes this live experience of Metta Grove unique. It is a fully seated event, with some reserve options available.

The venue is easily accessible by:

1. Car (parking available)
2. Public transit
3. Walk-friendly (in the heart of Kitsilano)
4. Wheelchair accessible by ramp and mechanical lift

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Simon Haiduk is a multimedia artist working with several visual art and sonic mediums with themes that have an emphasis on nature and metaphysical energy. His art is exhibited globally and he is recognized as a significant contributor to the modern Visionary Art movement. Culminating over fifteen years of thematic creativity and collaborations, he has found a synthesis of his explorations with various mediums by fusing them into an audiovisual concert.

This concert features stunning visuals of Simon’s digital paintings transformed into animations. These animations are woven with layers of light and sound in a live performance*, generating a unique synchronous expression. The soundtrack is a dynamic range of Simon's ambient music, with heartwarming melodies, and pulsing rhythms from other world-class musicians with whom he has collaborated. *This specific event on March 5th does not include live musicians, it features pre-recorded assets combined and presented as a cinematic concert.

See the soundtrack credits here

Metta Grove is a meditation on our intrinsic connection to nature and the foundations of this reality as light and sound.

The guided journey is tailored to help you find inner peace, and connect with the natural world around you. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find something of value at this concert.

It is intentionally designed for presentation in group settings to feel a sense of unity and connection with others. These settings might include ceremonial, plant medicine or meditative spaces though it is also suitable for any media viewing container and appropriate for almost all ages.

For the live settings, Simon will give a presentation with insights about his creative inspiration, tools, process and integration of plant medicines. Also, Simon’s partner, therapeutic counsellor, Jane Calm, will give a presentation on everyone’s access to inherited psychic abilities.

There will also be a psychedelic integration circle with Mia Cosco of Psychedelic Salons and Jane Calm earlier in the day at this same venue. It is by donation but you need to reserve here first, please.

Metta Grove Schedule:

• Doors open at 6:30 pm (selective seating and time to browse vendors)
• The Presentation starts at 7:30 pm
• Presentation Duration: approx. 2 hrs (includes short break)
• Event Duration from doors open to close is around 3.5 hrs.
• There will also be time after the presentation for connecting with others and vendors.

There will be a vendor area with prints and other merch of Simon Haiduk art, including other vendors offering life-enhancing products.

There will be no food or drink vendors, so it is recommended to bring whatever you need.

You are encouraged to bring a food bank donation that we will collect and deliver.

Please join us for an unforgettable night of relaxation, spiritual connection, and visionary art. You'll leave feeling renewed, refreshed, and ready for an inspired world. So, don't miss out on this unique and transformative experience – get your tickets today!

Volunteer opportunities are available - please contact the host, Simon Haiduk, with your request to help.