FREE!It’s Next Stage’s 16th year of programming, and 10th year in our fully renovated theater space, so we’re throwing a party!On October 9, starting at 7:00pm, the whole community is invited to celebrate 16 years of Next Stage and the 10th anniversary of renovating this building into the community and performance center you know today. There's cake (obviously), popcorn and snacks, a live instrumental trio, a cash bar, and a DJ dance party upstairs starting at 7:30. Come celebrate and dance with us.We'll also be unveiling a new installation: three banners built around our core values, made with input and support from people across this community. Consider it a public promise about the work we're committing to next.Stop by the gallery for a look at our strategic plan, info on Amber Paris's upcoming workshops, and a few ways to tell us what you think. Free, open to everyone, no reason needed beyond wanting to celebrate with us.This event is supported by the Vermont Community Foundation's Arts &amp; Social Cohesion grant, which is helping fund this celebration and other community events throughout the year.