EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder

 A Celebration of Storytelling, Poetry, and the Living World 

The Ice House in Bethlehem came alive with the imaginative spark of storytelling as tellers presented  EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder.

This special event is now available through a live stream every Monday in June and  invites the community to immerse in a variety of captivating tales, from timeless myths and folklore to personal narratives— prose and poetry, and maybe a little song—that embody our relationship with the earth and our experiences upon it.

This artistic fare features master storytellers Ingrid Bohn, Jim Cyr, Charles Kiernan, Denise McCormack, and Larry Sceurman, each known for their ability to bring narratives to life with depth and resonance, as well as favorite regional poets Darrell Parry, Nancy Scott, and Ms. Latrice Young whose poetry embodies the participatory power of spoken word, each sharing selections of verse inspired by the EarthWoven theme.

“Stories have the power to awaken, to connect, and to transform,” says Denise McCormack, president of the Patchwork Storytelling Guild. “At a time when the natural world faces unprecedented challenges, storytelling—especially those narratives that make plain the interconnected web of life of which we are part—continues to prove its worth.

We hope that everyone has a great time—tellers and audience members alike—and that the shared experience merits rethinking and retelling long after the show is done, even encouraging others to share their best loved stories in programs to come.”

EarthWoven celebrates the art of the oral tradition, showcasing a variety of storytelling styles and performers. From the epic origins of mythic creation to heartfelt personal journeys, this evening promises to spark the imagination and warm the spirit.

Admission is Free and Pay-What-You-Can because we want you there.

WHEN:  Each Monday in June— June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

WHERE: Philly Local Cable Xfinity 66/966HD & Fios 29/30

Worldwide on phillycam.org/watch 

(also available on Roku & AppleTV devices)

ADMISSION: Free and Pay-What-You-Can  

Recommended for adult and general audiences.

For more information, contact us.

Spread the word and join us as we embark on this collective journey into the unknown. After all, stories are meant to be shared, and at Patchwork, sharing is our passion.

This program has been sponsored in part by WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio NPR, Many Choices, Real Voices; and Parisian Phoenix Publishing.  We thank them mightily.