Thursday 16 November 2017

Dale Jarvis at Burin Expo 3, Saturday Nov 18th!



Ghost stories are found in every corner of Newfoundland and Labrador, a place so steeped in history and tradition that some inhabitants never, ever, want to leave. And no one knows them better than storyteller and folklorist Dale Jarvis. 

On November 18th, come to the Marystown Hotel for Burin Expo 3, and, if you dare, Dale Jarvis will introduce you to some of his favourite legends and ghost stories, and delve into the lore behind some of our folk beliefs and fears.  He'll tell some tales, answer your questions about the paranormal, fairylore, and the supernatural, and will then be signing and selling copies of his most recent book, “Haunted Ground: Ghost Stories From The Rock” published by Flanker Press.



About Dale:

By day, Dale Jarvis is the provincial folklorist for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. By night, he is the proprietor of the St. John’s Haunted Hike ghost tour and a raconteur of local tales. Dale tells ghost stories, stories of the fairies and little people, tales of phantom ships and superstitions, and legends and traditional tales from Newfoundland, Labrador and beyond. Dale has performed at storytelling festivals across Canada, the USA, and in Europe, and is the author of several books on ghost stories, the supernatural, and local folklore.


Monday 13 November 2017

Red Eyes and the Webber’s Claw - Urban Legends with Dale Jarvis



Red Eyes and the Webber’s Claw - Urban Legends with Dale Jarvis
Engaging Evenings at The Rooms
Wednesday, November 15th
The Rooms, St. John's
7pm
(free with admission to The Rooms)

A legend has been described a tale believed to be true by some, false by others, and both or neither by most. This province is full of examples; almost every town has a story which is partly true and partly not. No one knows them better than folklorist and storyteller Dale Jarvis. Some are migratory legends which crop up in different forms in different communities. Some are legends tied to a very specific place and which are largely unknown outside of their home communities. 

In this presentation Jarvis will introduce you to some of his favourite Newfoundland and Labrador historical and contemporary legends. You will meet intriguing characters past and present, delve into the lore behind some of our folk beliefs and fears, and explore the folklore and archival research behind his most recent book “Haunted Ground - Ghost Stories from the Rock.”