Tag: art of the story

Cowboy Poet Tom Swearingen

As part of the WCCLS Art of the Story storytelling festival, West Slope Library presents the cowboy poet Tom Swearingen telling It Happened Out West! The performance will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, April 4 at Raleigh Park Elementary School, located directly behind the library.

Swearingen shares a cowboy poet’s reflections and observations (and maybe a fabrication or two) spurred by people, places, and ponies of the American West. Some stories are humorous, others are serious, and all are entertaining. His Horses and Happiness CD is a two-time Western Music Association finalist for Cowboy Poetry CD of the Year.

This event is for ages 6 and up. No registration required.

The Art of the Story Festival features a total of 11 free storytelling performances at WCCLS member libraries, cultural arts centers, elementary schools, and recreation venues throughout Washington County. Visit the festival web page www.wccls.org/festival for details on individual public performance dates, times and venues.

Questions? Please contact us.

Storytelling: Brody Theater

Founded over 19 years ago, Brody Theater is Portland’s longest running improv theater and has become a world renowned comedy and storytelling theater company.

On Monday, April 13 at 6:30pm, Brody Theater will be engaging an audience of all ages with a series of improvised vignettes that explore the who, what, when, where, and why. Their stories will have you laughing and thinking all at once. The event will be hosted in the Raleigh Park Elementary auditorium (behind the library).

No registration is required, the event is free, and all ages are welcome.

This storytelling event is part of the annual Art of the Story storytelling festival taking place at libraries and other venues throughout Washington County in April. For further dates, times, and locations, see the online schedule.

Questions? Please contact us.

Storytelling: World of Tricksters

Habiba Addo, a native of Ghana, West Africa, offers an interactive, multi-cultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movements. Her stories encourage audiences to explore their own world as well as those far, far away.

On Monday, April 7 at 6:30pm, follow Habiba into the World of Tricksters as she shares trickster tales from Africa that both entertain and teach. The event will be hosted in the Raleigh Park Elementary auditorium/cafeteria (behind the library).

No registration is required, the event is free, and all ages are welcome.

This storytelling event is part of the annual Art of the Story storytelling festival taking place at libraries and other venues throughout Washington County in April. For further dates, times, and locations, see the online schedule.

Questions? Please contact us.