Celebrate the harvest season by coming out to a Community Music and Dance Party to be held on October 22, 2016 from 6:30 – 10:30pm at the Chandler Center for the Arts. This intergenerational social is the second of the “Live and Upstairs!” series. These are community engagement arts events hosted in the beautiful Upper Gallery. Dance callers Robin Russell and Martha Kent, teach a variety of dances from the village cultural traditions of the British Isles, Ireland, Scotland and France. Traditional dance music is provided by “Larks in the Attic” (Susan Reid –fiddle, Linda Young – celtic harp, Pam Bockes – guitar). Come enjoy lively and lovely Reels, Jigs, Polkas, Waltzes and a few surprises!
The evening’s activities feature early-bird facilitated music and dance workshops, live music, social dancing, food and a cash bar. Doors open at 6:00pm for workshop participants (acoustic instruments only). Refreshment sales and general admission begins at 6:30pm. The band strikes up at 7:30pm continuing until 10:30pm. Admission is on a sliding scale of $10 - $15pp. There is no charge for children under age 6. People of all ages are encouraged to come listen, learn, play and dance together.
More information and pre-ticket sales can be found at: http://www.chandler-arts.org/event/community-dance-party/?instance_id=236 or call (802) 889-3246.
Co-sponsorship for this event comes from New Acadia Music and Dance, Rt 66 Tire and Auto and Hugo and Cynthia Liepmann of Randolph, VT.