Arc and Soul is a just a rumor....looks shelter wants them... taken from www.clubshelter.com ******************************************** Dear Family and Friends I pray this letter finds you in the finest of health and the best of spirits. The Creator is good and His gifts are many. Life is full with peaks and valleys, but the journey always ends victorious. I humbly submit my deepest gratitude for all the love and support you've shown SHELTER over the last 11 years! I could never imagine a better time to be alive on earth. The path we share is the bloodline that makes US family. Wow... it's amazing to think we've been in our new home now for six months. So many wonderful things have fallen upon us. From performances by Patti Labelle, Ambrosia and Femi Kuti - to patronage by Bono & U2 to Christina Aguilara and Spike Lee. (Who even did some casting for his latest film project at Club Shelter.) Whoever could forget the tribute SHELTER and West End Records threw For our 'mother' THE PARADISE GARAGE in Central Park at Summerstage. Grace Jones was totally out of control 'as usual' and the spirit was alive. From SHELTER 1991 to SHELTER 2002, I feel more excited about our future than ever before. We continue to be a source for the love of music, expressions through dance and the celebration of life. As the family continues to grow, my commitment gets stronger. We all know clubbing as we have known it has changed so much over the last 25 years - but SHELTER (you + me) has continually tried to keep the tradition alive. Applaud Yourselves. There could be no US without YOU. Recently, I was notified of a most disturbing turn of events. The news that our sister party, Body and Soul is closing. We are a small community and the success of any one party is what makes our community strong. Body and Soul has been a very important part of New York nightlife and the underground soulful scene. I have great respect for their efforts over the past 6 years. So without hesitation, just as I have done with Dance Ritual, Subliminal Sessions and Tsunami - I extend my hand to my sister to say if you need help - we are here. You have options. My home is your home. I am a personal friend of Francois K. Danny Krivit and Joe Clausell. I am saying brothers - don't worry. Don't feel hopeless. You can always "TAKE SHELTER". The best in me recognizes the best in you. Love and peace always Kevin Hedge *******************************************