Date: Sunday, June 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm-6:00pm
Location: Monte Vista Community Church, 3501 Campus Boulevard, NE, ABQ, NM
Theme: Legacy: Fathers, Family and Other Lore
Families come in all shapes and sizes and colors and textures. There are biological families, families where adoption is part of their narrative, and families of choice, in which those who have found their family of origin problematic choose to form a new family. What binds all these families together are stories. There are some stories of origins everyone shares. And there are stories that no one shares openly, but everyone knows.
On this Fathers' Day, we will share stories that are poignant, joyful, and captivating, told by two NM storytellers who have fascinating stories of their own to share.
About Our Story Tellers: Dr. Brett Mitchell & Sarah Malone
Dr. Brett Webb-Mitchell is an ordained Presbyterian pastor at La Mesa Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, NM, as well as a teacher, writer, speaker, pilgrim, LGBTQIA2S+ activist, parent, grandparent, pet lover, and husband to Christian Halstead. He is the founder of the religious non-profit, School of the Pilgrim , leading church groups on pilgrimages here and abroad. He has authored 10 books and is currently writing A Daily Devotion for Ordinary Pilgrims on an Extraordinary Pilgrimage and his memoir, Everyday Superman: A Gay Critique on the Decline of American Christianity and Dragon Boat Church.
Sarah Malone is a bilingual (Spanish/English) storyteller who has woven tales for children and adults for over 35 years. Through storytelling, Sarah breathes life into words – drawing the listener into another realm through the powerful relationship between storyteller and listener. Sarah has presented at the United Nations in NYC, the Four Corners & SOMOS Taos storytelling festivals, at numerous libraries and private functions and on safari in Africa. Her award- winning CD, Holding Up the Sky: Peace Tales for Kids raised over $30,000 for peace causes. Sarah received the National Storytelling Network 2017 Oracle Award for Service & Leadership and serves on the Board of Storytellers of New Mexico, of which she is a founding member.
Suggested Donation: $10 at door.
Event Flyer HERE
Refreshments served at intermission (donations only).
What to expect from As Is Told! A showcase of local, national, and international professional storytellers, on the Third Sunday of June and September.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
Inquiries: elaine@embodiedvoicestoryarts.com