When: June 18, 2023, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Where: Montpelier, VT
When: June 18, 2023, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Where: Montpelier. Reach out for location details if it's your first time coming out.
What: Menfolk* gathering round fire and singing. (We have cover if it's raining)
Who's invited: You and anyone else to whom you wish to extend the invitation.
What to bring: Camp chair, some dry pieces of wood if you have em to spare, and some snacks if you wish.
RSVPS: Yes. That's how to find our where the magic happens. But if you hear another way, you're still welcome. : )
This is the sixth gathering of a 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, snack and chat a bit, then come together 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. This time we'll be celebrating the arrival of summer and honoring Father's Day, too.
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 Summer!
~ David
davidruffinvoice.com
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