Gatlinburg Hosts National Storytelling Conference & Concerts
Storytelling is the highlight event in early August in Gatlinburg, and the public has a chance to listen in. On Friday, Aug. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., the National Storytelling Conference’s regional concert will showcase members from all seven regions of the country. Featured performers include Esther Culver, Meg Gilman, Linda Gorham, Elaine Muray, Priscilla Howe, LynnAnn Wojciechowicz and Julie Pasqual, with Yvonne Healy serving as emcee. Tickets are $10.
Then on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m., NSN’s national concert showcases four of the most acclaimed storytellers in the nation including Diane Ferlatte, Doc McConnell, Motoko and Connie Regan-Blake, with Jim May serving as emcee. Tickets are $15.
NSN also offers an option for folks who are REALLY interested in storytelling in the form of a $100 all-inclusive Concert Package that allows folks to come to the two events featured above in addition to:
*Any of the conference’s eight state showcases spotlighting the Southeast Region, including Tennessee, throughout the day in 90 minute blocks from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
*“Fringe” performances during the day and also late evenings (some have adult content warnings) on Thursday (10 to 11 p.m.), Friday (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.), and Saturday (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.).
*Story “Swaps” where folks can sign up to tell their own stories (during same evening times as Fringe performances).
For storytelling concert tickets or package information, please call Karin Hensley at 800-525-4514, ext. 303, through July 31. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Then on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m., NSN’s national concert showcases four of the most acclaimed storytellers in the nation including Diane Ferlatte, Doc McConnell, Motoko and Connie Regan-Blake, with Jim May serving as emcee. Tickets are $15.
NSN also offers an option for folks who are REALLY interested in storytelling in the form of a $100 all-inclusive Concert Package that allows folks to come to the two events featured above in addition to:
*Any of the conference’s eight state showcases spotlighting the Southeast Region, including Tennessee, throughout the day in 90 minute blocks from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
*“Fringe” performances during the day and also late evenings (some have adult content warnings) on Thursday (10 to 11 p.m.), Friday (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.), and Saturday (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.).
*Story “Swaps” where folks can sign up to tell their own stories (during same evening times as Fringe performances).
For storytelling concert tickets or package information, please call Karin Hensley at 800-525-4514, ext. 303, through July 31. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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