Between the Sea & ME
“Surf & Rocks” by Carl Austin Hyatt
Our annual grief ritual for modern humans returns
Sunday, March 8th 1-4pm
12:30pm Doors Open
Mechanics’ Hall
519 Congress ST
Portland, ME
Hogfish, in collaboration with Good Medicine Collective and Mechanics’ Hall, is deeply honored to hold an empathetic, safe, and nurturing space for grief, gratitude, and community.
Grief and gratitude are not meant to be solitary, though today many of us grieve and give thanks alone; communal ritual offers the opportunity to witness one another's pain and joy, share our stories of heartbreak and heart-made, and to hold each other as we journey into the depth of our collective sorrow so that we may more fully experience the joy of being alive and connected to each other and the natural world.
This event will include:
poetry and song
an invocation to the unseen world through spoken word and drumming
grounding somatic movement practices to help us find deep support as we unwind and soften the bracing in our bodies
time to explore different healing modalities including Reiki, art therapy, and more
the creation of a beautiful shrine
guided writing practices that include an opportunity to share and witness in small groups
dancing and singing together to let our feelings move through us and back into the world
Robin Wall Kimmerer writes, “If grief can be a doorway to love, then let us all weep for the world we are breaking apart so we can love it back to wholeness again.’”
Tickets
We offer sliding scale ticketing with the goal of making this event accessible to all who wish to attend.
$25 for those who could use some help
$50 for those who can pay the full price
$75 for those who would like to support others
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Email programming@mainemechanics.org for pay what you can options.
Partners
Good Medicine Collective
More than a co-working space, we are a cross-pollinating community of independent healing providers that recognizes we can achieve more together. Through experiential gatherings and shared meals, collaboration and conversations, we exchange wisdom & wonderings. Aside from tenants, we have a community membership program to expand the mycelial network. Together we stay curious, surprised, humbled and passionate. We innovate, evolve, create accountability. And in turn, this is how we best serve individual & social transformation.
Mechanics’ Hall
Mechanics’ Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists – spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages – to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future.
