Celebration of Life: Kennedy Bernard Carr
Founder: Sarva Dharma Productions
“LOVE ALL. SERVE ALL. “
Please join us ~ in person or on zoom ~ to celebrate Kennedy's remarkable life and legacy with shared music, memories and free catered luncheon.
Born March 4 1957
Transitioned June 25 2025
The time has come to “give props” to the extraordinary life of Kennedy Bernard Carr — visionary event producer, cultural catalyst, selfless humanitarian, and treasured friend.
This will be a day to laud Kennedy’s spirit with music, stories, food, and community, just as he loved.
In Kennedy’s honor, we invite an organic flow of musicians, DJs, artists, poets, dancers, and storytellers to share and contribute your gifts.
📅 Date & Time
* Saturday, October 18, 2025
* 11:00 AM – Opening Circle & Memorial (please arrive on time or early to set a sacred container)
* Celebration continues until 4–5 PM
📍 Location
* The Friendship Center, Questhaven Retreat & Nature Preserve
* 20560 Questhaven Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (San Diego area)
* Parking: across the road from the Friendship Center (signs will be posted)
* Access via Twin Oaks or Elfin Forest Road only
🌿 What to Expect
* A sacred gathering in nature - eulogies, music, drumming, dance
* Catered lunch provided
* Community altar - bring a meaningful object to contribute
* Open call for offerings - musicians, DJs, artists, poets, dancers, storytellers
🙏 Support Needed
* Volunteers for slideshow, video, and livestream tech help — contact hosts if available
💗 Contributions
* Free event, lovingly offered and organized by Tes Kempner & community
* Donations appreciated to cover $1,500 costs
* Venue: $800
* Catering: $500
* Posters/Tableware: $100
* Flowers: $100
* Venmo: @Tes-Kempner
* Donation basket at event
⚠ Venue Notes
* Nature preserve - wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground
* Be mindful of wildlife (including snakes)
🏨 Lodging
* Retreat Center guest quarters are fully booked
* Nearby options in San Marcos:
* Lakehouse Resort
* Residence Inn by Marriott
* Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites
* Hampton Inn
* Days Inn by Wyndham
* Extended Stay America
* Airbnb-Escondito
* Campgrounds - Carlsbad, Escondito by
🖥 Zoom Info
* Beloved global sangha members are warmly invited to join virtually
* Link will be live for the duration of the event
* If you’d like to share something via Zoom, please notify the hosts in advance
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84858279261...
Passcode: 321090
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KENNEDY CARR BIO:
🌟 About Kennedy Carr 🌟
Visionary Event Producer • Cultural Catalyst • Community Builder
Kennedy Carr dedicated over three decades to producing transformational gatherings that blended music, yoga, spirituality, and community. As founder of Sarva Dharma ("Love All, Serve All") Productions in San Diego, he brought together hundreds of thousands of people through concerts and festivals rooted in devotion, joy, and awakening.
His productions shaped the conscious festival movement, including:
• Bhakti Fest & Shakti Fest (Joshua Tree, CA)
• WorldBeat Cultural Center & Earth Day San Diego
• Universal Temple of Higher Consciousness (Co~Founder & Event Producer 2002-2005)
• Raw Spirit Fest Sedona, Arizona (2005-2008)
• Burning Man’s Sacred Spaces Village, Nevada (Production Manager, 2010–2015)
• Lucidity Festival (Santa Barbara) & Enchanted Forest, Northern California
• Harbin Hot Springs concerts (Middletown, CA)
• Mystic Rising Festival (Oregon)
- Miners Foundry Cultural Center (Nevada City)
• Heart Bliss Festival (Healdsburg, CA)
Kennedy worked with celebrated artists such as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, Snatum Kur, MC Yogi, DJ Drez, Julio Cesar Adujar, Desert Dwellers, Deva Dova, Fantuzzi, Jah Levi, Jaya Lakshmi, Michael Franti, Sasha Rose, Larissa Stow & Shakti Tribe, Here II Here, Human & The Human Revolution, Singing Bear, Kali's Angels, Copper Women, Freedom & Freedom Tribe, Jonathan Gutstadt & Hip Hop Shabbat, Peter Sterling, Jeffrey Bloom, Astarius Miraculi, Wisdom, DJ Cheb I. Sabbah, Beats Antique, Random Rab, Henry Pope, Porangui, Ayla Nereo, Steven Rousch, Marya Stark, Ena Vie, Eostar and Matias.
He created stages with dozens of visionary artists, including Brian Paul Smith, Pierre Riche, Penny Slinger, Heather Thomas, Mark Henson, Aurellian Floret, and many more.
Kennedy Carr discovered and promoted countless others, establishing the West Coast World Sacred Music sound and aesthetic.
He will always be remembered for creating sacred spaces for connection and transformation — where music, visionary art, prayer, and dance opened hearts and lifted spirits.
His light continues through us.
💚 Thank you for being part of Kennedy’s journey. We look forward to gathering in love, remembrance, and celebration.
SARVA DHARMA ~
“LOVE ALL, SERVE ALL”
With gratitude and reverence,
Devoted Friends of Kennedy.
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**P.S. PLEASE NOTE**
There is NO SMOKING ANYWHERE on the Questhaven Nature Preserve property.
Thank you in advance for your mindful cooperation!
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