Did someone say rhum cake & tarot cards?! ♡ Join us Sunday, September 6th, from 12–4pm at Ferene’s Burlington home for an All Heart Popup featuring rhum cake + tarot readings with Destiny’s Divination Circle.

♡ Rhum Cake— Slices are available for pre-order + pickup. Enjoy a slice on the covered porch or take your cake to go. Pre-order your cake here.

♡ Tarot Readings— Destiny (they/them) will offer drop-in, first-come, first-served tarot readings throughout the popup. No advance sign-up needed; pricing varies by reading type and length. View event to learn more about offering!

Rain or shine. Come for cake, tarot, connection, or simply a little time to linger.

Belonging is a practice—something we create together. Through authentic storytelling and meaningful connection, Ferene Paris invites the Class of 2030 to reflect on their own journeys and explore how their voices, lived experiences, and presence shape the Endicott community.

Private Event: All Heart x SHARe

An intimate community dinner and storytelling gathering hosted by SHARe and emceed by Ferene Paris, inviting New American community members to share, reflect, connect, and be nourished. Through food, storytelling, creative expression, and meaningful conversation, we will make space for the many ways our stories live in the mind, body, and spirit.

Join us for an evening of music, movement, and queer joy hosted by dear friend Caterina (Kafej). Expect dancing, infused water mocktails, and a chance to gather with trans* and queer fam in celebration and community.

The event is free, and donations are welcomed as part of a fundraiser supporting All Heart Inspirations and future community offerings.

RSVPs encouraged here but not required.

Private Event

Beneath the light of the Strawberry Moon, we'll gather on the waters of Lake Champlain for an intimate evening of reflection, connection, and love in practice.

Water Holds What We Carry is an intimate storytelling experience on Lake Champlain, in collaboration with Julie Silverman, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper. These small gatherings invite guests to slow down, connect, and say yes to what emerges when authentic stories are shared on the water.

We invite you to gather on June 5th in downtown Saint Albans for the second statewide Creative Sector Convening. Ferene Paris joins a circle of artists, musicians, storytellers, and curators to open the gathering with welcome and keynote reflections—responding to the question of what it means to make and share art in this moment, and what longs to be spoken, witnessed, and held in community as we listen, create, and remember together. Visit the conference website to learn more and register.

Ferene Paris returns to PechaKucha Burlington Vol. 43, an evening of community-centered visual storytelling featuring voices from Vermont and beyond. She will be presenting “Return to Love” alongside fellow creators for a night of story, connection, and creative expression.

For more information, visit PechaKucha Burlington.

Ferene’s keynote blends story, reflection, and heart-centered insight to show how compassion becomes action. Attendees are invited to connect empathy with real-world change, turning understanding into meaningful community impact.

Celebrate Fair Housing Month with an evening of storytelling, community connection, and hearty snacks, hosted by Ferene Paris and All Heart Inspirations. Hear first-person stories about hope, struggle, and the realities of Vermont housing, with space to connect, reflect, and engage creatively.

Ferene Paris leads a closing session of her month-long residency, inviting participants to reflect on their personal stories and how they “live out loud.” This inclusive, low-pressure gathering at South Burlington Public Library blends conversation, creativity, and community connection for ages 16 and up.

Youth in 4th–9th grade are invited to explore self-expression through storytelling and creative painting with Ferene Paris. Participants will transform t-shirts and canvas bags into wearable stories while enjoying treats and raffle prizes.

Join Lydia Diamond for a special live taping of Tea Talks celebrating Women’s History Month. We’re filling the studio with a live audience to uplift the beloved femmes & womxn stories in our communities. Refreshments will be provided, including Ferene’s Haitian rhum cake and Jamaican sorrel from Thingz From Yaad.

Create book-themed art that reflects both your inner and outer self in this guided storytelling workshop with Ferene Paris. Through visual and written expression, participants explore identity, creativity, and the connections between our personal stories.

Kick off the residency with a storytelling performance, Haitian treats, and time to connect with neighbors at South Burlington Public Library. This opening event introduces Just Like a Book, More Than My Cover, a month-long series exploring identity, appearance, and the stories we carry.

Join the Black History Month celebration at Last Stop featuring Haitian Rhum Barbancourt Cake by Ferene Paris. Enjoy an all-Black vinyl set by Bobby Hackney Jr. and browse records by Black artists while gathering in community.

An evening of storytelling, reflection, and community inspired by the work of bell hooks and her vision of love as a transformative force. Together we’ll gather over cozy food, crafts and conversation before a storytelling hour exploring themes from all about love. ❤️

An afternoon of storytelling, wine, and community at Standing Stone Wines featuring Black and Brown artists and makers. Come browse ceramics and jewelry, enjoy Haitian rhum cake, and receive an intuitive reading while gathering in a welcoming space.