PIERCETON - Tellabration! is a worldwide evening of storytelling.
It creates a network of storytelling enthusiasts bonded together in spirit at the same time and on the same weekend.
Carol Knarr, professional storyteller, hosts Telebration! at The Blue Lion, Pierceton, Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
Tellabration! originator J. G. Pinkerton envisioned this international event as a means of building community support for storytelling. In 1988 the event was launched by the Connecticut Storytelling Center in six locations across the state. A great success, Tellabration! extended to several other states the following year. In 1990, it expanded nationwide under the umbrella of the National Storytelling Network.
In 1995, for the first time, there was a Tellabration! in Japan, brought there by Japanese storyteller Masako Sueyoshi, who had been a part of Tellabration! when she lived in Connecticut for several years. By 1997, there were Tellabration! events on every continent but Antarctica.
Knarr participated in many Telebrations! while living in Arizona.
"I would like to start a tradition of storytelling events at The Blue Lion. The atmosphere of delicious desserts and international coffees is a perfect partnership for future storytelling events. While in Arizona I performed at a number of coffee houses. I miss the atmosphere and The Blue Lion is a good partnership for a Telebration!" she said.
Knarr welcomes guest storytellers. There will be a formal concert followed by an open mic opportunity. Contact Knarr at www.carolknarr.com to participate.The Blue Lion is at 105 W. Market St., Pierceton.
