You Say Potato, I Say Pomme de Terre

Join us for an afternoon with storyteller Tim Van Egmond as he takes around the World on a multicultural trip about language. Selections will include:

Why People Speak Different languages - A Seneca Legend
Bridges - Song by Bill Staines, in English and Spanish
Master of all Masters - An English tale in which invented words cause some serious trouble
Nyangara, The Python - African tale from Zimbabwe, with songs in Shona
The Barking Mouse - A bilingual tale from Cuba
Shibag Shimor - Irish air by O’Carolan, based on legend of “the big hill and the little hill” using music to communicate a message to the fairies
Legend of Knockgrafton - Irish tale, with a song in Gaelic
The Blind Beggar - Italian tale, with bilingual song
The String of Trout - Bilingual tale from French Canada
Debate Between the Priest and the Fool - European tale of a contest in sign language with the fate of the Jewish community hanging in the balance
Dreams of Harmony - a song containing the words for “good night” in many languages

This adult program is free and open to the public.

Tim Van Egmond is a multi-talented storyteller, singer and musician who transports people to the wellspring of wisdom, humor, inspiration and renewal found in the traditions of multicultural tales and folk music. His engaging warmth and dynamic performance will by turns tickle your ribs, make your spine tingle, and warm your heart in an uplifting experience of enjoyment and enchantment.


Location: Meeting Room