May 3, 4 and 5, 2012
Celebrating 25 years of storytelling in Jackson, Michigan
featuring Jay O’Callahan and Donald Davis
Please note: Workshop Sessions are full
Welcome One and All!
It all started with a spark of an idea on a plane returning from the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Twenty-five years later, over 150,000 children, youth, and adults, have shared in the unique experience of Jackson Storyfest.
Held the first weekend of May each year, Storytellers from all over the United States bring their special stories to Jackson, Michigan; where audiences of all ages share in the laughter, the tears, and the memories.
Join us May 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2012 for Jackson Storyfest, celebrating 25 Years of “Stories to Tickle, Tug and Touch You” – where national storytellers Donald Davis and Jay O’Callahan will delight adult and teen audiences, Friday and Saturday evenings and Yvonne Healy will bring her magic to the Family Matinee, on Saturday. A special performance for Senior Citizens will be held Thursday morning featuring Jackson’s “own” Judy Gail Krasnow.
The flame of excitement will ignite on Friday morning, May 4th, when the streets of Jackson fill with children and their teachers to enjoy the 18 exceptional tellers who will be performing at sites throughout downtown Jackson. Our goal – to help children understand that we are all part of a larger community united through the love of stories!
We hope to see you May 3rd, 4th & 5th in downtown Jackson, Michigan!
Jackson Storyfest - igniting imagination through the art of storytelling
Proud to be a Spring 2012 National Storytelling Network (NSN) REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT EVENT
Please visit the “What is Storyfest?” page for more information.
Contact Jackson Storyfest 517.499.2290 or email jacksonstoryfest@gmail.com