BRATTLEBORO-Center for Solace invites the community to “Dance for Solace,” its seasonal dance party fundraiser, with a “totally tubular throwback twist”: an ’80s-themed dance party, Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Saxtons Distillery, 155 Chickering Drive.
“Dance your way into fall. Fall back to the ’80s. Move your body. Be home by 9,” said organizers in a news release. DJ Mālama will spin a set spanning synth-pop, new wave, classic rock, “and all manner of lively, feel-good throwback tracks guaranteed to keep the floor moving and the spirits soaring,” said organizers.
Doughnuts will be available for purchase by this month’s sponsor, the Mermaid Collective. There will also be a cash bar.
The dance floor is open to everyone and intentionally centers women, queer, trans, and nonbinary community members “because everyone deserves a safe place to exhale, move, and feel strong,” the news release said.
For those who want to dress the part, Center for Solace’s thrift store, Experienced Goods, will feature a special rack of ’80s clothing (think neon gear, leg warmers, and acid-washed denim).
Admission is $15–$40 in advance via their website (CenterforSolace.org) or at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the organization’s free programs for people managing serious illness, hospice, and grief.
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