![]() His solo shows have appeared at theaters and fringe festivals throught the Midwest. He hosts and co-produces The Sidesplitter, an evening of funny people telling funny stories at Laugh Out Loud Theater in Schaumburg, Illinois. For more information, please visit Jeremy Schaefer tours original storytelling assemblies to Chicagoland schools through Urban Gateways. Harley’s work is always about story, community, and connection. He has been inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Children’s Music Network and the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. ![]() Bill is the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Letters from Hamilton College. For 20 years, he was a regular commentator on NPR’s “All Things Considered”, has delivered keynotes to educators and librarians in Japan and India, and authored a book about the importance of communication between parents and children. ![]() In the 40 years since Bill picked up a guitar and started telling stories, he has toured nationally and internationally, sharing the stage with the likes of Sting, Pete Seeger, and scores of elementary school choirs. His work has influenced a generation of children, parents, performing artists and educators. His fifteen books have won many national awards, and his thirty-six recordings have won honors, including six Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards. As an author, storyteller, songwriter, playwright, speaker, and workshop leader, his work is genuine, irreverent, universal, and original, painting a vibrant, hilarious picture of American life. They believe stories are sacred and love sharing their experiences.īill Harley tells stories. They have led workshops for the Department of Children and Family Services, Umoja, Inc., Alliance Library System, the Spirit Lights Foundation, Inc., and Public Allies to name a few. Kucha and Baba Tony facilitate storytelling and drumming workshops and three day retreats. Baba Tony, a public speaker and trainer prior to storytelling, is also a certified coach facilitator, plays an array of instruments, and teaches the primary foundation skills of drumming (Djembe). Kucha came to storytelling by way of theater, touring the Midwest and Canada with several children’s theater companies. Their compelling storytelling is accompanied by singing and energetic instrumentation, audience participation, drumming, singing, learning, and lots of fun. This dynamic storytelling duo combines their talents and experience to bring magical moments to their performances for all ages. Kucha Brownlee and Baba Tony Brown are traveling artists who have performed for more than 20 years throughout the United States. (View the complete schedule) 2018 Featured Storytellers: Come celebrate the best of our common humanity as we welcome these amazing, award-winning storytellers to Evanston. Storytelling is one of the unique activities that makes us human. The Evanston Public Library Storytelling Festival aims to be an exciting and meaningful multi-event experience for all Evanston residents to come together in community. Join us at the Library and in venues throughout Downtown Evanston from October 19 through 21 for this incredible weekend of distinctive storytelling and joyful connection for people of every age. Encuentros de Escucha e Intercambio Comunitario.10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 6 pm 12 pm - 6 pm 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 6 pm 12 pm - 6 pm See All Evanston Public Library
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