RITUAL & RELEASE music, poetry + sound healing Mental Health Heroes benefit

In a world shaken by escalating wars and the devastating loss of life from natural disasters, death and impermanence have become more immediate and unavoidable realities. Yet, these profound experiences and the emotions surrounding them often remain deeply taboo in conversation. 

Ritual & Release offers an opportunity to lift that veil and confront these truths through the transformative power of live music and poetry. Join us as we create a space for deep reflection, healing and connection through the language of rhythm, song and spoken word.

Featuring sound healing by Awaken Spanda (GiRL), a DJ set by Soma~Rain and performances from some of the Lowcountry's most gifted musicians and poets (Marcus Amaker, Brittany Porcher, Christian Morant, Abby Duran & Harmonee Moon), along with dynamic projection design by Colby Cofield and a Dia De Los Muertos ofrenda from Mexican artist Steph Frx for you to pay tribute to your loved ones, Ritual & Release invites us to embrace the cycles of life, let go of what no longer serves us and find beauty and grace in the face of loss and change. Whether you're navigating personal sorrow, in a time of transition, or seeking to connect with others on a shared journey of surrender and renewal, we offer a collective experience of release and resilience in the face of life's impermanence.

All proceeds from the evening will support Mental Health Heroes, a 501c3 nonprofit organization established to support the work of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC) by raising funds to secure financial resources to help men, women, and children experiencing mental illness in our community, by designing a system and process that allows CDMHC to respond quickly to the needs of patients, and by giving CDMHC access to grants and other resources that would otherwise be unavailable to CDMHC.

For every dollar raised from ticket sales going to Mental Health Heroes, our sponsor Thinktanks will match with a supporting donation to Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Wine, beer, aromatic mocktails crafted by Herbal Hedonism, and assorted nonalcoholic refreshments will be available.