Vermont Folklife "Listening Parties" bring people together to share the experience of listening deeply. A bit like a DJ set of the spoken word, we share voices, music, and sounds of the world around us drawn from the Archive at Vermont Folklife. For this March event we tap into a seasonal theme: Maple sugaring! Hosted by our friends at Bar Renée (202 Main St) in Burlington, grab a glass of wine or a sweet maple treat and be immersed in sound and story. We’ll hear about maple sugaring with horses, beer brewed with maple sap, songs from the sugar woods, and more. We'll listen together and then attendees are invited to ask questions and reflect on what they’ve heard. Listening parties offer an opportunity to explore our community, history, and environment through sound.This event is free, and open to the public.