Bits & Pieces From the Beaver Creek Storytellers: Monthly Stories Begin For 2011

Monday, February 7, 2011

Monthly Stories Begin For 2011

The BCS monthly storytelling programs began the evening of February 3 at the 606 State Street Gallery. Storytellers were Glen Williams, Mimi Rockwell, Carl Jenkins, and Becky Vickers. Guest CanJoe John read some original poetry that will soon be published, and Johnny Garland played some bluegrass tunes on his harmonica. Some pictures follow:

Glen Williams tells a Jewish tale of a farmer outsmarting a King

CanJoe John reads some original poetry about the "HouseMouse" who symbolizes his wife who is dying of cancer.

Carl Jenkins entertains with some tales of famous people and their indirect effect on Carl's family

Mimi Rockwell shares some Spoonerisms

Johnny Garland entertains with some bluegrass tunes on his harmonica

Becky Vickers is the M.C. and also tells a tale

Sam Samuels shares some anecdotes about funny barroom comments

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BCS is a 14-year old organization with 33 members. The past two years has been a transition time as the older leaders have semi-retired and let the next generation take the lead. We are getting larger audiences, attracting new performers, and becoming more skilled in oral storytelling. Entertainment is our main goal and the communities of Bristol are benefiting.

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BIRTHDAYS FOR 2011

JANUARY

1-20 Leon Overbay

FEBRUARY

2-12 Judy Farlow "Butterfly"

2-22 Mary Grace Walrath

MARCH

3-13 Chris Vickers

3-30 Glen Williams

APRIL

4-1 Diana Conco

4-1 Mimi Rockwell

4-19 Carole Ann Miller

JUNE

6-7 Sam Samuels

6-13 David Claunch

JULY

7-2 Gary Walrath

7-3 Lester "Toon" Murray

7-16 Ron Tittle

AUGUST

8-25 Joyce Moore

8-25 Becky Vickers

SEPTEMBER

9-18 Paul Conco

OCTOBER

10-4 Isaac Freeman

10-11 G. Lee Hearl

DECEMBER

12-6 Pat Musselman

12-8 Wilhelmina Banks

12-27 Sheila Lane

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BEAVER CREEK STORYTELLERS

The Beaver Creek Storytellers of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee is a non-profit association of storytelling enthusiasts who gather to support the Art of Story. Beaver Creek Storytellers serves the community through the staging of public performances including fund-raising events that benefit other organizations. BCS collects, preserves, and tells stories of the oral tradition of Virginia and Tennessee and shares with their Appalachian audience the stories of diverse cultures within the United States and internationally. The association provides educational opportunities to all storytellers for their professional development that will nurture their creativity, develop their skills, and educate as well as entertain their audience.