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EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder.
Join Patchwork for EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder.
A Celebration of Storytelling, Poetry, and the Living World
On Thursday, April 24 @ 7 PM, the Ice House in Bethlehem will come alive with the imaginative spark of storytelling as tellers present EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder. This special event invites the community to gather for an evening of captivating tales, from timeless myths and folklore to personal narratives— prose and poetry, and maybe a little song—that resonate with pluck and passion, all exploring our relationship with the earth and our experiences upon it.
The evening's fare features master storytellers Ingrid Bohn, Jim Cyr, Robin Gow, 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 the 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: April 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM
WHERE: The Ice House, 56 River Street, Bethlehem, PA
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.
DETAILS
Free. Donations accepted.
Suggested $15/pp
Show begins at 7 PM EST.
Questions? info@patchworkstorytelling.org
About the tellers
Denise McCormack, MC
Denise McCormack is a dynamic storyteller and creative professional whose talents transcend mediums, crafting meaningful narratives that truly connect with audiences.
Her extensive involvement in cultural, educational, and artistic initiatives reflects her dedication to nurturing the art form and building storytelling communities. As president of Patchwork, she coordinates a variety of storytelling events each year, providing opportunities for others to share their stories and storytelling strategies—both as tellers and listeners.
In essence, Denise is fueled by her passion for the transformative power of stories. She believes that there is a story for every time and purpose under heaven, each carrying the potential to inspire, educate, and unite.
Step into Denise’s world of storytelling, where powerful stories, meaningful messages, and vibrant communities come together to spark imagination and stir the soul. www.DeniseMcCormack.live
Jim Cyr
Jim Cyr is a retired minister who is a spiritual companion and storyteller. Jim has told stories at community organizations, jails, libraries, first night festivals, and churches. His repertoire of stories includes folk tales, fairy tales, sacred and biblical stories. Jim specializes in stories of healing, wisdom, and faith. www.jimcyr.com is Jim’s website.
Ingrid Bohn
Ingrid is a performance arts enthusiast. Her professional storytelling career began in 2012. She is proud member of Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild. Ingrid has appeared at numerous venues. Her repertoire encompasses several story varieties for all ages. Her impassioned delivery style will capture your attention and keep you engaged.
Robin Gow
Robin Gow (it/fae/he & él y elle) is an award-winning poet and community educator. It grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and lives with his partner Rain and their menagerie of animals on unceded Lenape land also called Allentown Pennsylvania. Fae is the author of poetry collections and young-adult and middle-grade novels including Dear Mothman and A Million Quiet Revolutions, earning starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and more. www. robingow.com
Charles Kiernan
Charles takes great pleasure in telling traditional fairy tales to audiences of all ages. He focuses on the German, English, and Irish stories collected during the nineteenth century, such as The White Snake, Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, and The Horned Women.
In addition, Charles is a fantasy writer, author of A Vacant Throne, and Sword of Trueterra. He is also known for his blog “Fairy Tale of the Month.” www. chaztales.net
Darrell Parry
Darrell Parry loves to create and curate everything under the sun. As a bookseller, artist, poet, crafter, event host and proponent of all things indie, you can find him in and around Easton, PA. shopping at punk rock flea markets and local small businesses, selling books at the Lafayette College Store and attending a slew of online and in-person poetry events including the Lehigh Valley Poetry Virtual Salon (which he cohosts quarterly with E. Lynn Alexander) and the Easton Book Festival held every October. His book Twists: Gathered Ephemera is available from the usual sources, Bookshop.org, Amazon, B&N etc.
Nancy Scott
Blind author and poet Nancy Scott has over 975 bylines in magazines, literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, and audio commentaries. She won First Prize in the 2009 International Onkyo Braille Essay Contest. Her work appears in *82 Review, Black Fox Literary Magazine, Braille Forum, Chrysanthemum, Kaleidoscope, One Sentence Poems, Pulse Voices, Shark Reef, Wordgathering, and Yahoo News.
Larry Sceurman
Larry Sceurman became an educator in his twenties, a storyteller in his fifties, a writer in his sixties, and a published author of nostalgic fiction and children’s stories in his seventies, but the truth is that all of his skills and talents are rooted in his love and execution of the oral tradition of storytelling. Larry has the "it" factor, and if you ask him what's the key to success to becoming a virtuoso of this age-old pastime, he'll tell you, "It's being a good listener." In fact, audiences do lean in to hear what Larry has to say, and boy! does he say it with aplomb!
Ms. Latrice Young
Ms. Latrice P. Young/Distinctly Unique is an award-winning choreopoet and artrepreneur (Dunique LLC, est. 2019; NAATC–Director of Community Engagement Strategy, est. 2022) from East Chicago and Gary, Indiana, currently residing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. One of her primary artistic goals focuses on the creation, education, and performance of choreopoems and interdisciplinary community play, D. Unique way; with an emphasis on Blackness, ritual and healing, to help connect the world and celebrate our differences. www.mslatricepyoungdu.com
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About Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild
Patchwork Storytelling Guild is a member-supported 501c3 non-profit organization serving the needs of the Philadelphia Metro area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the Delaware Valley, and beyond.
Its mission is to provide a forum for storytellers and to promote the art of storytelling through community outreach related to the practice, performance, and value of storytelling. Patchwork offers: monthly story swaps, coaching sessions, performance opportunities... and more.
About THE ICEHOUSE
The IceHouse Performing Arts Collaborative (IPAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. IPAC believes in the power of the arts to serve community needs, grow our resident artist community, and establish an accessible stage for our richly diverse population. | In the coming year, over 800 local artists - poets. songwriters, musicians, comedians, magicians, actors, dancers, and storytellers from over 40 arts organizations - will take the IceHouse stage.
IceHouse artists directly impact the cultural and economic life of our community in many ways.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Storytelling events will take place in the upstairs stage area. The IceHouse is equipped with an elevator for easier access. For other information regarding accessibility, please contact the IceHouse.
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