Monday 27 September 2010

Hurricane Igor Storytelling Benefit Concert in the works for Friday, Oct 8th


The St. John's Storytelling Festival is pleased to announce that noted international storyteller La'Ron Williams will be coming to St. John's to tell in local schools and be our headline performer at a storytelling benefit concert to assist with Hurricane Igor rebuilding efforts!

The storytelling concert will take place at Gower Street United Church, in the lower auditorium, at 8pm on Friday, October 8th. Stay tuned for more details.

La'Ron Williams is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning storyteller who has toured extensively presenting programs and workshops. His music-spiced, highly participatory performances present a dynamic blend of original and traditional tales crafted to help improve literacy, encourage community, foster cooperation, promote peaceful conflict resolution, build self-esteem, and deepen the historical understanding of the American ideal of democratic inclusion.

For more information, join the St. John's Storytelling facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2339137807&ref=ts

Listen to La’Ron Williams on supporting peace and social justice through storytelling:
http://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/04/07/laron-williams-supporting-peace-and-social-justice/

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