STORY LAURIE BRINGS SONGS, SEEDS & GARDEN LORE TO LIBRARIES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE!
Kids “Dig Into Reading” and Groove In The Garden
With Renowned Performer and Gardening Advocate
Like a modern day Johnny Appleseed, Story Laurie is traveling around, bringing tall tales, tunes, a tent, free seed packets, garden lore and more to towns across New York State. (schedule below) This renowned performer is easy to spot, pulling up to the library with her guitar, props, seeds, and a cooler for local berries. After a Story Laurie appearance, kids not only dig into reading, they understand how folks grow food, and how they can do it themselves.
For two decades, Story Laurie has engaged audiences with folklore and song, captivating all ages with old school chops and warm wit. Now, with the release of her CD Groovin’ In The Garden, produced by Grammy-winning Dean Jones, she focuses on gardening – for the beauty of it, the family bonding of it, and the health of it. Story Laurie is part of the increasingly popular, health-conscious trend of keeping food local. “It can begin with fun and ease in the family yard,” she says. “Or even in a window planter.” With Story Laurie’s new program, kids – and parents – learn how the Earth can sustain us if we treat her right; by inserting themselves into the chain, families feel empowered.
Story Laurie enthralls kids by emerging from a tent pitched in the library itself. She’s been camping in the yard, she says, “listening to the wind blow, hearing the grass grow and the animals chatter.” What follows is a wild, improvisatory ride through the natural world, revealed in all its glory, power, and wonder. Kids learn how they can reconnect to the complex system of nature, how they can make a difference for themselves and the planet, and how they can even bring food to the family table!
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy rich tales, tunes, free seeds, and lessons in leaf from one of Upstate NY’s most celebrated performers!
STORY LAURIE SUMMER SCHEDULE
Thur. 6/27, 6:30p Oxford Library
Thur. 7/11, 6:30p Deer Park Library
Fri. 7/12, 10am Northport Library
Sat. 7/13, 10 & 11 am Sachem Library
Mon. 7/15, 7:00 pm Cooperstown Library
Wed. 7/17, 1:00 pm Fairview Library, Margaretville
Thu. 7/18, 2:00 pm Smyrna Library
Thu. 7/18, 6:00 pm Harris Library, Otego
Fri. 7/19, 4:00 pm Ogden Library, Walton
Sat. 7/20, 10:30 am Woodstock Library
Tue. 7/23, 11:00 am Sherrill Library
We. 7/24, 9 & 10am Dolgeville Library
Thur. 7/25, 10:00am Herkimer Library
Thur. 7/25, 2:00 pm Ilion Library
Tues. 7/30, 3:00pm Waterford Public Library
Tues. 7/30, 7:00pm Schuylerville Library
Wed. 7/31, 11:00am Saratoga Springs Library
Wed. 7/31, 2:00pm Crandall Library, Glens Falls
Wed. 7/31, 6:30pm Mechanicville Library
Fri. 8/2-Sat. 8/3 Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
(For Friday performance, accompanied by David Winograd on bass & tuba
and Debbie Lan on keyboard and vocals.)
Wed. 8/7, 6:30pm Deposit Library
Thur. 8/8, 10:00am Jeffersonville Library
Thur. 8/8, 6:30pm Berkshire Free Library
Fri. 8/9, 10:00am Lamont Library, McGraw
Fri. 8/9, 6:30pm New Woodstock Library
Sat. 8/24-Sun. 8/25 Summer Hoot, Ashokan Center, Olivebridge
(Duo show with Ira McIntosh)
Sun. 9/1, TBD Blue Deer Center, New Kingston
Sat. 9/28, TBD Wildlife Festival, NYPA, Blenheim
(Duo show with Ira McIntosh)
Some library shows may require advance registration. Check with venues for details.
You can reach Story Laurie at storylaurie@gmail.com (845) 676-4727 www.storylaurie.com
Groovin’ in the Garden CDs available at many regional retailers and online at CDBaby.
