Dinner & Concert in the Dark
feat. Jesus Gonzalez
Saturday May 10th
Dive into your senses.
Eat a delicious four-course meal.
Bathe in the sounds of incredible live music.
Lose yourself in the dark.
This is a dining in the dark experience you will never forget. The room will be 100% dark. Your eyes will be of no use.
But let’s be honest, when it comes to enjoying food, how useful is your eye sight anyway?
It’s said that 80% of our sensory input relies on sight. To say it’s our primary sense is an understatement. It’s our access to the world. It’s the gatekeeper to all our experiences. But it’s also the sense that is most active, even when it’s not the one we want. How often have we closed our eyes to enjoy an experience more? How much more could we access if we could give 80% of our sensory input a rest?
Let’s kick sight to the curb for the night…
Let’s see how much we can taste,
Let’s see how much we can smell,
Let’s see how much we can experience.
And let’s eat with our hands! There will be no one to scold you for having bad table manners. Finally!
Your food will be selected and meticulously prepared by Gerard LaBonté, the chef and movement specialist for the Darkness Experiment. He and the host Dave Booda will take you through an evening of exploring the unknown, and the known — seen through a completely different lens.
Music, poetry, tastes, smells, connection games, and if that we’re enough…
Our special guest musician is the one and only Jesus Gonzalez.
One needs only to talk with any music lover in San Diego to hear about the memorable performances Jesus creates. From the planetarium to Jacumba Hot Springs to St Paul’s Episcopal cathedral Jesus has left countless audiences speechless, in tears and in the presence of beauty and artistry.
Having Jesus perform in the dark at this special gathering is a one-of-a-kind experience. You won’t want to miss it.
Details
Date:
Saturday, May 10th, 4-8pm
Location:
House in North County, California
Agenda:
4-4:30pm: Guests arrive
4:30-4:35: Lights go out
4:35-5:30: Appetizers & Connection Games
5:30-6:30: Main Course
6:30-8ish: Concert
The cost is $150 per person
Limited to 35 people
Register by clicking the button below.
Your Hosts
Gerard LaBonté is a chef, nutrition coach and movement specialist. Raised in a family of chefs with a classically trained 3-star Master French Chef for a Dad, Gerard has been immersed in the world of taste and nutrition his entire life. As a Cross Fit athlete and college wrestler he studied the body and pushed it’s limits to understand what it’s capable of. Today he combines gourmet cooking with advanced, cutting edge nutritional knowledge to help both clients and retreat participants enjoy good food and mindful living to it’s fullest.
Dave Booda is a writer, musician and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He has led over 400 workshops on connection, touch and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, festivals, conferences, men’s groups, birthday parties, weddings, funerals, and gatherings of all kinds — with the intention to inspire authenticity, depth, group cohesion and connection. He has published over 200 essays for boodaism.com and played over 1000 shows as a touring singer/songwriter. He is a former Naval Officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, currently serving on the board of directors for the Foundation for Intentional Community while touring and living at different communities in North America.
Featured Musician
Jesus Gonzalez is a visionary musician who draws inspiration from nature, poetry and the overall experience of being alive. Jesus creates original and improvised songs that invite you to be present with your heart and the magic of the moment we’re all living in. In a recent interview with NPR’s top shelf artists series, Jesus said “At the core of it all I think my music is simply shouting ‘Can you believe we’re all here?!’”. Using a looping pedal, Jesus creates layers of soulful vocal harmonies, different instrumentation, and percussion to create vast lush sounds that are sure to help you fall in deeper into your sense of self.
FAQ
Q: Will the space be totally dark? Will I be able to see anything?
A: The space will be completely blacked-out, not just dark. We will help you navigate the space, and there will be opportunities to be seated and see your surroundings while there are still lights on.
Q: Will there be accommodations for food sensitives and needs?
A: Yes, our chef Gerard will do his best to accommodate for any food allergies or special preferences. All the food will be gluten-free, dairy-free and locally sourced.
Q: Can I come alone?
A: Yes! People will be seated at tables of 3-4 and it’s a great way to meet new people.
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