YOU ARE INVITED
to something a little different.
THE OPEN TABLE
A Morning of Perspective, Connection & Civil Discourse
A Chasing Community Initiative | Chasing Cultures
Dear Friend,
I am inviting you, personally, because I believe your voice matters. I believe you carry a perspective shaped by your life, your experiences, and your story that deserves to be heard. I think the world gets a little better when people choose to sit at the same table as people who see things completely differently, something I think you’re willing to do.
The Open Table is a pilot event hosted by Chasing Cultures; my research-driven platform dedicated to cultural education and genuine human connection. This is not a debate. It is not political. It is a warm, Saturday morning where people come together to listen, to share, and to understand one another; not to win an argument, but to grow from, and add to the conversation.
The whole idea is simple: the way you see the world is shaped by who you are. A doctor sees life differently than a teacher. A business owner thinks differently than a parent raising kids on their own. None of these perspectives is wrong; they are all real, and they all matter. This event creates the space for those voices to meet.
This is a pilot event, small, intentional, and invite-only. You are here because I specifically thought of you. If you’d like, you are welcome to invite a friend or friends, as long as they share the same commitment to open, respectful conversation. We are aiming for around 25 guests, please share!
I hope to see you there.
— Chloe Ariana Jepsen, Founder of Chasing Cultures
Saturday, June 27th | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wood Library | Canandaigua, New York
Coffee & Refreshments by New Star Cafe
Speakers to be announced | Catering details coming soon
Ticketed Event | Approx. $8–$13 per person
Official sign-up forms will be sent closer to the date.
For now, please RSVP using the form below!
Our Code of Conduct
The Open Table is a space for civil discourse only. By attending, you agree to the following:
• Speak from your own experience; not assumptions about others.
• Listen to understand, not to respond; response is encouraged, but empathetic.
• No judgment. No bias. No personal attacks.
• Make space for every voice at the table.
• What is shared here, stays here; unless a speaker consents to recording.
What to Expect
Breakfast and mingling, followed by a short opening talk on the power of perspective. Then small group discussions using real-world scenarios; your group will work through a situation together, drawing on your different backgrounds to find solutions. You’ll share your group’s thinking with the room, hear from a second speaker, and close with a collective reflection.
Would You Like to Speak?
We are looking for speakers on the following topic:
Why we need to come together and see each other eye to eye; and what gets in the way.
If you are interested in speaking or have a speaker idea, please let us know in the RSVP form below. With your consent, talks may be recorded and shared on the Chasing Cultures YouTube channel.
Photo & Media Notice
Photos may be taken at this event for use on the Chasing Cultures website and Instagram. If you have any concerns about being photographed, please note them in the RSVP form below and we will do our best to accommodate you.