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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Swords, stories and more at Morgantown StoryFest
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Morgantown Public Library held its annual celebration of storytelling on Sunday afternoon, this year with a Renaissance fair twist. This year, StoryFest was held in downtown Morgantown on Spruce Street. Staying true to its Renaissance theme, the event featured a period-accurate swordfighting demonstration from Black Bear Historical Fencing along with a mermaid read-along, a make-your-own family crest art station and several local vendors and authors. While it might seem like an unusual mix for an event put on by a local library, Outreach Coordinator for the Morgantown Public Library Abby Cyphert said it all boils down to storytelling in the end. 'We just think that storytelling matters so, so much, and it means so many different things, that's why we have all kinds of different guests,' Cyphert told 12 News. 'We have not just authors but artists, we have a mermaid, we have swordfighters, we have dancers, and it's just all different kinds of people who tell their stories in their own ways. Our big hope for the event is that people also want to tell their own stories after they come here.' Throughout the evening, attendees also got to hear readings from the Morgantown Writers Group, listen to other readings from firemen and poets and even say hello to Cooper, the mascot of the West Virginia Black Bears. To stay the most up-to-date on future Morgantown Public Library events, you can find calendars both inside the library and on the library's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Chronicle joins the lineup for San Francisco Story Fest
The San Francisco Chronicle is joining San Francisco Story Fest, an evening of live storytelling at the Herbst Theatre on July 19. Produced by Back Pocket Media, Story Fest brings the city's most captivating tales to stage for one night only, featuring a mix of local artists and storytellers from Bay Area media outlets, including Mother Jones, KQED, KALW, Berkeleyside, SF Standard, Mission Local and Bay City News. Throughout the evening, journalists will pull back the curtain on their reporting, sharing some of their most riveting stories and the surprising journeys behind them. From the Chronicle newsroom, restaurant critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan will take the mic with a tale of romance — and roast lamb — in a mall basement food court. Get your tickets now for a night of thrilling stories and performances in San Francisco. Early bird tickets from $35 are on sale today. Back Pocket Media has produced previous editions of Story Fest in Philadelphia and Detroit, as well as other live experiences across the country. SF Story Fest is sponsored by the Knight Foundation with support from MOAD.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
When is the 2025 Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival?
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival will return to Clinton in 2025! This year's event will be held March 27-29. The annual festival brings together music lovers, artists, and food enthusiasts for a celebration in the heart of Olde Towne Clinton. The festival will kick off on March 27 with StoryFest, hosted by the Institute for Southern Storytelling at MC. This unique event celebrates books, film, and culture, featuring a screening of Michael Farris Smith's directorial debut, Chasing Rabbits, followed by an engaging conversation with actor Gary Grubbs. The event is free to the public and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Entergy Theater in the Gore Arts Complex. On March 28, festivalgoers can enjoy a performance from Mustache The Band from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grant will help construct new Peachtree Connector Trail The performances on March 29 include The Akashic 45s, JT McCaffrey, Smokies, Josclyn & The Sweet Compression, and The Rumble. The night will feature a special Songwriter Round with Clinton native Don Poythress and friends Billy Montana and Brian White. Red Brick Roads will also offer a variety of activities for all ages: Red Brick Run (7:00 a.m.): Start your day with a scenic 5K run or walk through Clinton's historic Olde Towne. Art in the Park (10:00 a.m.): Experience live art demonstrations, shop for unique pieces from local artists, and participate in interactive children's crafts in the picnic pavilion. Red Brick Roads Paint Out (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.): Hosted by Wyatt Waters Gallery, plein air artists will capture the beauty of Clinton, with their works displayed at the gallery for public viewing and voting. Red Brick Brew (3:00 p.m.): Homebrewers and beer lovers can enjoy a homebrew competition celebrating the craft of brewing. Community Crawfish Boil (5:00 p.m.): T'Beaux's will be onsite cooking up fresh crawfish with all the fixings, available for purchase. Ticket Information: Friday Pass: $20 Saturday Pass: $25 Weekend Pass: $35 VIP Experience: $125 Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
