May 4: Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse Spring Dance Party

Information courtesy of Thea Iberall.

Join us at Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse for a fun-filled evening of spoken word, music, and folk dancing, while supporting a good cause. Plus treats. Hope you can make it! View this email in your browser

Spring Dance Party   MAY 4, 2024   THEME: "ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE" 7:00 - 9:00 PM First Parish UU 26 North Street, Medfield, MA $10 in advance ($12 at door) $5 children (508) 359-4594 Purchase advance tickets here Funds will go to supporting GreenRoots, a grassroots organization achieving significant environmental justice accomplishments in the Greater Boston region.     This event is part of  Medfield Environment Action Climate Week   Welcome to Spring Dance Party at Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse! Join us for International Folk Dancing with The Larger Circle Band and dance caller Jacob Bloom. Plus complimentary desserts and coffee & tea. Share a song, story, or poem in the open mic. Learn to do international folk dances! Join in the fun! Adults, teens, and children welcome. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the open mic. Each participant has 3 minutes to share a song, story, or poem. The theme of the evening is Environmental Justice. Topics include, but are not limited to: uplifting voices from disenfranchised communities affected by climate change and environmental injustice, acting with respect toward the rest of creation, assuring access to green amenities in urban areas, ecological protection for communities, economic exploitation causing suffering in people, and the process of remoteness or cultural distancing. Volunteer bakers will be making special treats for everyone. And there might even be a special surprise. Coffee and tea. Adults, teens, and children welcome. The Larger Circle Band performs international folk dance music that will inspire your feet to dance up a storm. Singer Shirley Riga will perform a very special song with the band as well.  Join in the fun! International folk dancing Complimentary desserts Coffee and tea Share a poem, story or song in the open mic Learn to dance with a friendly professional dance called Family-friendly Support a good cause Let's all have a great time. Buy tickets at First Parish. Or from Eventbrite. Questions? Contact Thea at theaiberall@yahoo.com (413) 537-7582. The Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse is an opportunity for spoken word artists to share their poetry, stories, and songs. It is returning to Medfield, after a hiatus for the pandemic, for special events during the year. Get on our mailing list and learn more about us. All events at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Medfield, MA. Forward this email to your friends who want to also enjoy the Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse. They can click on the button below to get on our mailing list. Sign up for Expresso Yourself monthly announcements For more information about the open mic, email us at expressoyourselfcoffeehouse@gmail.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ExpressoYourselfCoffeehouse/ The Larger Circle Band formed when members of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Medfield realized they shared a love of international folk music. Their leader, Fritz Fleischmann, is a violinist who has been in similar folk bands for dozens of years. Their name comes from the poem of the same name by Wendell Berry.   Joining the band is professional dance caller Jacob Bloom from Arlington. Bloom  gears dances to the audience in front of him--children, teens, or adults--whether they've years of experience or have never danced before. He loves to help beginners get to an 'aha' moment when they understand the patterns.