Join us for a weekend filled with captivating stories and engaging performances. This free event welcomes everyone to experience the power of storytelling.

Friday, March 14
Surry Arts Center | 5 PM – 7 PM
An evening of storytelling featuring Jennifer Frandsen, Mitchel "Fonzy" Fonville, Patise Stepney "Mardia," and Jim Lloyd.

Saturday, March 15
Pages Books & Coffee | 10 AM – 12 PM
Stories shared by Jennifer Frandsen, Jennifer Jones and her dog, Chilly, and Brett Gordon.

Telling Stories with LIFE Workshop
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History | 12 PM – 2 PM
A hands-on storytelling workshop exploring the key elements of crafting a compelling narrative. Participants will develop their own three-minute stories and collaborate on a group piece. Those who attend are invited to share their work later in the day at the Storytelling Open Mic.

Storytelling Open Mic with LIFE
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History | 3 PM – 5 PM
A lively storytelling session featuring Lashunda LIFE Booker and guests, including Alecia Malone, Jessie Cockerham, Smoovewords, Lucy Goins, Jim Lloyd, and others.

This event is made possible in part by a grant from the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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