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Lifting Up the Sky: Tales of Heroes, Hope, and Wonder for All Ages

Lifting Up the Sky: Tales of Heroes, Hope, and Wonder for All Ages

Join master storyteller Will Hornyak on a journey of imagination featuring unforgettable characters, memorable plots, and far-flung lands of myth and legend. From Oregon tall tales and Mexican fables to Native American myths, Irish legends, and participation stories, Will weaves a wide web of oral traditions into thoughtful, engaging and beautifully crafted performances. A fun, entertaining, and participatory event for all ages.

About Will Hornyak

From American tall tales and Native American myths to Mexican fables, Russian fairytales and beyond, master storyteller Will Hornyak weaves a wide web of beautifully crafted stories from oral traditions around the world.  A strong performer with a love for the rhythm and musicality of language, Will fully engages his audiences in bringing traditional and original stories to life. He often shares the stage with audience members with lively participation stories.

Will teaches storytelling classes and performs at festivals, schools, theatres, pubs, and churches throughout the United States. He has been a featured performer at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and at numerous regional festivals. He was named Artist of the Year Young Audiences of Oregon and Southwest Washington. For more information, visit WillHornyak.net.

Date:
06/18/2022
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Library:
Applegate Library
Audience:
  General     Kids  
Categories:
  Special Event     Summer Reading