THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S STORY FESTIVAL. IT WAS AMAZING THANKS TO YOU!

Thank you to all who attended this year’s festival at Sandywoods Center for the Arts

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2ND 5:00-8:30 PM

43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI

Are you ready to be a part of something extraordinary?

Something magical happens when women gather with an intention to share, empower and inspire one another to be their best, most expressive self. Our team has created an event that will do just that.

You will be outside the beautiful Sandywoods space and feel the creative energy right away. Music will be playing, the decor will wow you and you will get to explore all we have to offer; art, authors, a photo booth, inspiring conversations and great stories. Once the story telling begins, we will invite you to open your mind and heart as you listen to the outside stories that will be told, danced, sung and slammed (poetry that is). You will want to stay until the end as we lead a fire ceremony to close out the evening and help you release anything you want to let go of, so you can move yourself forward towards YOUR empowering story.

MEET THE STORY TELLERS

Join this amazing women’s movement and “RISE AND SHINE” with confidence.

*For everyone’s safety we ask that you wear a mask when moving around indoors and either be vaccinated or show a negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event. Please bring warm clothing to sit outside for the story telling portion of the festival. We will have some chairs outdoors but feel free to bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

Schedule

5:00-6:30 PM Picnic and social

Join us in your most expressive outfit, socialize and share stories with other amazing friends, view art, talk with authors, eat, drink, hear music and enjoy the pre-show atmosphere.

BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC BUT ENJOY DESSERT BY PLANT CITY - CHOCOLATE CAKE!

BYOB

LIVE PAINTING BY AGONZA - WATCH AS SHE PAINTS AN EMPOWERING IMAGE FOR THE FESTIVAL

Gnarly Vines Farms Food Truck will be on site and Two Gals Cocktails will be serving signature cocktails and beverages.

6:30-8:30 PM WOMEN’S STORYTELLING

Listen on the lawn under the stars, to stories through song, poetry and story telling. See stories in motion. This is the main event where we invite you to relax, laugh, cry, share your energy, and be inspired by the stories from all modes of expression. Bring your favorite chair, blanket and beverage to relax with.

Would you like to be a sponsor?

We are inviting women owned, run or inspired businesses to sponsor and showcase their support for this women’s movement. Our aim is to continue with our workshops, story telling events, for all ages, and actively engage in conversations that matter. This is a grassroots movement that is growing fast and we very much appreciate your support. We have many ways to be a part of our community so please reach out with any questions or ideas. kbfphoto@cox.net Thank you.

Frequently asked questions:

Where is the event? -

Outside at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts at 43 Muse Way in Tiverton, RI

WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?

Entrance to the event from 5:00 PM -8:30 PM, parking, being a part of a crazy fun event of music, dance, art and storytelling. Street Cred!

is this event only for women?

This event is designed for women, or anyone identifying as a woman. We also would love to have men who support women as part of our community.

Our inclusion statement:

We at Born to Rise™ are inclusive of all women, and that includes our transgender sisters. We recognize that there is a wonderful diversity of gender identities and expressions in our world and invite those who have gender-fluid or transgender identities to feel welcome as part of our community. The stories that we create space for, may come from people of any gender, so long as they speak to the feminine qualities of compassion, empathy and courage. We have a zero tolerance approach to discrimination or harassment of any kind, including on the basis of a person’s gender identity expression or sexual orientation.

WHERE DO WE PARK?

There is parking all along the street near the Sandywoods building, with overflow at the end of the street.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Bring weather appropriate clothing, your picnic, blanket and chair. Feel free to be expressive with your outfit, picnic display or makeup. Bring a mask for indoor usage of the restrooms and viewing of art work.

Is this event Covid safe?

The main event is outside in the open air and the indoor space for art and restrooms will be well ventilated. Please wear your masks indoors for the safety of everyone. Please do not attend if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to someone with Covid.