WEDNESDAY: “Music for Mushrooms” Documentary Screening
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| The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.
Screening: “Music for Mushrooms” Documentary
Description: Music for Mushrooms is an 82-minute narrative feature film, an ode to the transformative potential of art and introspection in a world aching for healing and connection. A free community screening, with donations to the filmmaker available.
When: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Screening at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to RSVP to this event, free of charge.
Note: There will be a brief roundtable conversation after the screening. Refreshments provided. |
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| “Music for Mushrooms” Documentary
Musician East Forest embarks on a mission pairing music with psychedelics to bring about transformative healing to a world in crisis.
Music for Mushrooms is a narrative documentary highlighting the personal journey of shamanistic musician and filmmaker East Forest (Krishna-Trevor Oswalt) – a collaborator of the late Ram Dass – whose bold experiments pair music with guided psychedelic experiences to create spaces of healing for a fractured world.
The film captures East Forest as he discovers a practice of guided ceremonial concerts that offer participants an immersive environment to confront their pain and fears, fostering hope, and moving them to re-engage with their own true north.
Having personally grappled with the profound sense of chaos and despair that permeates the modern world, Oswalt documents an exploration of the synergistic power of music paired with psychedelics.
Containing intimate emotional encounters with individuals whose lives are changed through experiences with music, spirituality, nature and psychedelics, Music for Mushrooms is a highly resonant ode to the transformative potential of art and introspection in a world aching for healing, enlightenment, and togetherness. |
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FRI., MAY 2 – Illuminate Film Festival Screening “Enchanted Matter: The Art of Robert Powell”
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| District216 is proud to sponsor this screening at the ILLUMINATE FILM FESTIVAL of “Enchanted Matter: The Art of Robert Powell.”
Discussion Panel: District216 Chief Dreamer Jacob Tell will be speaking on the discussion panel with filmmaker Tom Piozet and others at the end of the screening.
About the Film: A genre-bending exploration of the Himalayas, Tantric Asia and the Nature of Art itself. An idealistic young architect’s improbable journey of self-discovery manifests a life of true love and enchantment. Magician of pen and brush, Powell’s insatiable curiosity for shamanism, Tibet, and ancient artisan cultures transforms his jaw-dropping paintings into matter that may forever change the way you view inanimate objects. |
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WED., MAY 7 – “Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson”
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| We are proud to be hosting a different type of event at The District House, the Reflection Circle!
Topic: “Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson”
When: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Circle at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to purchase $15 tickets to The District House evenings.
Format: Reflection Circle. We will be discussing as a group in an open (yet facilitated) format in the room. We will not be filming this week’s conversation. This is a confidential space.
Notes: We will not be filming this week’s conversation. Refreshments provided. |
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The Ultimate Guide to Using Functional Mushrooms to Enhance Your Mind and Body
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| Enjoy this article from our partner Stephanie Karzon who was recently published on Psychedelics.com!
Functional mushrooms offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. They contain bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenoids, and antioxidants, contributing to their therapeutic properties. (1)
- Historical Significance: Mushrooms have been essential in health and culture for millennia, and they are used for culinary, medicinal, and spiritual purposes across various civilizations. Traditional Chinese Medicine have used functional mushrooms to enhance health and promote longevity. Functional mushrooms are also woven into Japanese culture, with Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms, for example, used both medicinally and culinarily. Indigenous peoples of Siberia are also known to rely on Chaga for its anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties. Interestingly, the Agarikon mushroom was used by Native American tribes for fighting infection.
- Ancient Reverence: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs depict mushrooms as “plants of immortality,” highlighting their revered status.
- Traditional Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine and in Japanese culture, mushrooms like reishi and shiitake are celebrated for their healing properties. Indigenous Siberian and Native Americans are also some of the many people who value the medicinal properties of functional mushrooms.
- Modern Wellness: Functional mushrooms are praised in contemporary wellness for their potential to enhance immunity, cognitive function, and overall vitality.
- Therapeutic Compounds: Functional mushrooms contain bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenoids, and antioxidants, contributing to their therapeutic properties. (2, 3, 4, 5)
While this guide focuses on functional (health-boosting) mushrooms, it is important to note the growing interest in combining functional and psychedelic species such as in psychedelic mushroom capsules or chocolates that also contain other types of fungi for added benefit, underscoring their distinct advantages and uses. As we delve deeper into this world, we uncover historical reverence and contemporary relevance, highlighting their enduring significance in human health and cultural practices. |
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SAT., MAY 17 – “Mental Wellness & Psychedelics” Marquee Event
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| ? A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE ?
Join us at District216’s next Marquee Event—an exclusive evening exploring the powerful intersection of MENTAL WELLNESS & PSYCHEDELICS.
This immersive gathering brings together thought leaders, musicians, and innovators for a night of education, inspiration, and connection. Expect thought-provoking panels, fireside chats, live music, interactive experiences, and curated vendor activations designed to ignite curiosity and foster community.
Our speakers will dive into the latest research, breakthrough therapies, and personal journeys—revealing how psychedelics are reshaping the future of mental health and human potential.
Early Bird Tickets on sale until May 1! |
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Psychedelic Playhouse (Denver) – Off Campus Evenings during MAPS Conference 2025
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| ?? Imagine a consciously curated and vibrant slice of the psychedelic ecosystem–trailblazers, innovators, creatives, professionals…and you!
We’re stoked to invite you to Psychedelic Playhouse, two off-campus evenings during MAPS’ Psychedelic Science 2025.
Both nights will be filled with exploration, education, community, art, music, provisions, and magic.
Evening One: June 17, 7–11pm
Fast Pitch • Conscious Networking • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-tuesday
Evening Two: June 18, 7pm–2am
Deeper Dives • Panels • Connection • Vendors • Activations • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music • More Magic
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-wednesday
?? Abundance of vibes, limited capacity
https://collections.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse
? Want to co-create with us? We’re currently seeking amazing volunteers to help bring the Psychedelic Playhouse to life. If you’re called to contribute your energy, presence, or skills, reach out to us.
Participating Organizations:
District216 – Studiodelic – Atlas Consulting – Mycroboost – Mushrooms.Buzz – WestEastern Health – Beyond Consulting– Safar – Plant Magic Cafe – Brez – Colorado Psychedelic Society – The Shulgin Foundation – Warriorside – Normalize Psychedelics – PATA – The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange – Kanna Extract Co. – Advanced Myco – Thank You Life – Reality Sandwich – Cultivating Wisdom – Tricycle Day – Psychedelic Writers Guild |
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| AND… we are proud to be a MAPS Psychedelic Science Community Partner for #PS2025, the largest-ever psychedelic conference! Visit psychedelicscience.org for more info and use 15% off promo code DIST15 when registering for a discounted conference pass. |
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| We are quite excited for our May lineup! We will feature 2 roundtables, 1 interview, roundtable and 1 interactive workshop, and our Mental Wellness & Psychedelics MARQUEE EVENT! |
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? Change Your Lens Series – Latest from the Exclusive Video Library
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| ? Interviews from The District House ?
? Discussion Panels from Marquee Events ?
Unlock full access to our Change Your Lens Series—a growing collection of in-depth interviews and thought-provoking discussion panels from The District House and our Marquee Events.
? New content every month! We add 2-3 fresh interviews & panels (each 1-2 hours long) to keep you engaged and inspired.
? Your gateway to the psychedelic community—connect with like-minded members, discover valuable resources, share ideas, and even find a guide through our Concierge Service.
? Join today! Online Membership starts at just $14.99/month. |
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