Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival

Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival
The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival presents three nationally acclaimed storytellers in shows at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Anne Shimojima, whose folk tales from around the world enlighten, educate and inspire audiences, will headline the 10 a.m. show on June 7, with her “Sakura Tales: Stories from Japan.” The Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr., an inspirational storyteller who celebrates history, humor and the power of American Roots music, will present “Crazy in Alabama,” a musical medley of soulful stories about life at Grandma’s, accompanied by his rhythm and blues guitar, at 2 p.m. Saturday. Bil Lepp, an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist known for his hilarious tales, will present “Halfdollar Hijnx,” hilarious tales of Bil and his childhood friend Skeeter, at 7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, email flatwatertales@gmail.com.