“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” —unknown
Waterfall Arts presents Fireside Chats, an enthusiastic experiment meant to ignite conversations, boost empathy, and offer a platform for shared stories to help all of us set new intentions for our collective future. The event will take place monthly on our front lawn for anyone to gather around warm fire pits for a night of storytelling.
Why a storytelling series? Stories have the potential to break down barriers, sharpen our radical listening skills, empower community, and make us feel part of something larger than ourselves.
Who is participating? These monthly chats will include a visit from another local non-profit organization to share about their experience serving our community, and to provide us with a theme for the evening. Community partnerships provide us with a platform for collaboration and an interdependence that is necessary as Waldo County–and the rest of the state–continue to deal with the repercussions of the pandemic.
Belfast Flying Shoes is our featured nonprofit this month and we’ll be joined by BFS Director, Chrissy Fowler, and former All Comers Band leader, Jennifer Armstrong. Director Chrissy Fowler says, “These fireside chats are yet another way that Waterfall Arts is building community through the arts—a perfect match for Flying Shoes, with our focus on connecting people through participatory dance and music. In 2019, Waterfall Arts collaborated with us to offer a music workshop with renowned Quebecois musicians, and we’re thrilled to reignite that partnership by telling stories around the campfire.”
What should I do if I want to come? Just show up! For those interested in telling a story, consider telling us about connecting with others through music and dance, playing or listening to participatory music, or shoes that fly!
RSVP using the button below to let us know you’re coming, so we can ensure there’s enough warmth to go around!
Listen to our first Fireside Chat with Stephanie Holman from the Belfast Free Library here
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Following CDC recommendations and guidelines, Waterfall Arts will no longer require masking, proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test for patrons, students, or visitors to attend classes, openings or any events at the Waterfall Arts building.