When: Monday, May 1st, 7 - 8:30pm
Gather at 6:45pm for potluck light dinner snackage :)
Where: Reach out for location details if it's your first time coming out.
What: Menfolk* gathering round fire and singing.
Who's invited: You and anyone else to whom you wish to extend the invitation.
What to bring: Camp chair, armload of wood if you have it to spare, and some snacks if you wish.
RSVPS: Appreciated.

This is the fifth gathering of a growing group of menfolk who are getting together to join our voices in song because doing so feels like something that's been missing in our lives. The format is simple, we gather, munch and chat a bit, then come together in circle and sing a bunch of songs, rounds, chants and such (I generally lead these but welcome other contributions). And we often have a little poetry and/or other sharing interspersed. And we'll be honoring spring's springing, too, gathering as we are on "May Day."

Why men? I believe singing and singing together, particularly, to be a human birthright we've largely lost. But male-identified folks may have even more often actually been told don't (you dare) sing. So we're trying to turn that dynamic around.

Yet, we're definitely not trying to define "menfolk" narrowly. Anyone drawn by this invite is welcome, absolutely including non-binary/gender queer/trans-masculine folx, seeking this kind of space and connection. If you feel called to come, that's the metric. And please reach out to share your experience if you have questions or don't feel included. I'm ready to learn.

It's been great to have a few who've heard about it through Front Porch come join each time. Hope to keeping meeting and singing with new folks this way.

Happy Spring!
~ David

Apr 30, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 PM

May 2, 2024, 12 to 1 PM

May 4, 2024, 12 to 11 AM