Sunday, June 12, 2011

Arts Array Program

606 State Street Gallery in downtown Bristol took part in a weekend celebration of the arts in Bristol. Ballet dancers presented a program in the afternoon. Many of the artists who have their paintings, sculptures, pottery, and jewelry on display and for sale were present throughout the day. 


Then at 6:30 Beaver Creek Storytellers presented a variety of stories by six members, Becky Vickers, Carl Jenkins, G. Lee Hearl, Sam Samuel, Mimi Rockwell, and Pat Musselman. Carl Williams served as M.C. for the very first time since joining BCS this year. 


Here's how we looked:



Becky Vickers impersonates the cat who thought she had "the advantage."


Carl Jenkins told a historical narrative of the last hanging in Mountain City, Tennessee

G. Lee Hearl accompanied himself on the auto harp as he sang two lovely songs. He later told a story about yellow and black dotted watermelons.
 Sam Samuel entertained as usual with some Chicago stories.

 Mimi Rockwell settled in to share a story about her father in recognition of Father's Day which is a week off.
Pat Musselman puts her "all" into demonstrating how Lazy Jack had to put the donkey on his back.

And last, but not least, thanks to Carl Williams for doing an excellent job as Master of Ceremonies.

That's all folks--come see us at
606 State Street Gallery on
the first Thursday of each month,
7:00 p.m.






Sunday, June 5, 2011

June 2 Performance at 606 State Street Gallery

Beaver Creek Storytellers at
606 State Street Gallery
June 2, 2011

Sam Samuel opened the program at 606 State Street Gallery with a trio of funny stories.


Becky Vickers told about villagers planning an appropriate tombstone for a recently deceased greedy man with financial power over the community.


Johnny Garland entertained with some carousal music on his harmonica and then blew some blues.

 Carl Jenkins told one of his Civil War history stories.

 Mimi Rockwell told "The Freedom Bird" from Tales To Be Told by David Holt and Bill Mooney.


Mary Grace Walrath told a Jack Tale about Jack outwitting some bad boys.

And that was our show! Join us next month.