Community at the Core of the Folk Arts Center with Andy Taylor-Blenis and Alex Blenis-Gittens March 19, 2025 7:00-8:30pm ET Online via Zoom: The link will be posted just before the event on the FAC website. This episode is about the supportive communities and relationships built over the Folk Arts Center’s first half century, with their focus on welcoming people of all backgrounds and all levels of dance prowess. We will share tales of FAC’s spiritual and earth-bound angels as well as stories of the healing power of folks dancing and hanging together. As time permits, we will share your "How We Met" anecdotes and note the enduring friendships and partnerships that have been forged over the years. About the Presenters Andy is one of Conny and Marianne Taylor’s (FAC founders) children; she grew up during the formation and early years of the Folk Arts Center, and has observed first-hand how folk dancing fosters connections between individuals and groups. Her daughter Alex has been part of the FAC community since birth and has been instrumental in collecting and organizing the historical material that we are sharing in these SOFA episodes. (fb)

Join us this Saturday, March 8th at Balkan Music Night 2025 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA! It's sure to be an amazing evening full of fantastic music, dancing, singing, performances, snacks, and socializing! (fb)