The Black Storytellers Alliance presents its 28th annual festival, “Signifyin’ & Testifyin’,” September 26-28. The exciting line-up includes Janice Curtis Greene (Baltimore, Maryland), Dylan Pritchett (Richmond, Virginia), Mama Koku (Atlanta, Georgia), Atiba Kwabena Wilson (Harlem, New York), Oceana James (Harlem, New York), Toni Simmons (Fort Worth, Texas), Oba William King (Dallas, Texas), and Auntie Beverly (Minneapolis, Minnesota).
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for three nights of the best storytelling in the country.
These events are FREE, family friendly, and appropriate for all ages.
Opening Ceremony and Concert
Thursday, September 26, 7:00pm
Perpich Center for Arts Education
6125 Olson Highway, Golden Valley MN
ASL interpreted
Opening by Brother Ghana M’Baye Drum Troupe
Tall Tales Liar’s Contest
Friday, September 27, 7:00pm
Ames Elks Lodge
1614 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55411
Grand Finale Concert
Saturday, September 28, 7:00pm
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis MN
ASL interpreted
Opening by Voice of Culture Drum and Dance
Find more details about this annual FREE community event at the Black Storytellers Alliance website, http://blackstorytellers.com/2019-festival/.