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2011 Event Schedule
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MARCH 17-19
Enjoy tale-tellin’ and music at its best at the 2011 Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival, held in Rock Hill, S.C.
Join us for this unique celebration of stories and music for adults, teens and children, featuring nationally and
internationally renowned storytellers, musicians, and other performing artists.
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Special programs presented by storyteller Hawk Hurst
for Fort Mill second graders and select Pre-K students. Wednesday, March 16.
Sponsored by the Arts Council of York County. |
| Tell Me More Concert |
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10:00-11:15 a.m Clover School District Auditorium, Clover
National storytellers Antonio Rocha and Andy Offutt Irwin present a
school concert for Clover second graders. |
| Down Home: Stories & Folk Music |
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2:30-4:30 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Don’t miss this special concert of timeless tales and traditional music,
featuring storyteller and mime artist Antonio Rocha. Comedian, storyteller, and musician Andy Offutt Irwin
will also perform. Enjoy the old time country and swing music of the exciting musical duo Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer.
Recommended for adults.
Free admission and parking. Limited Seating!
Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
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| Storytelling for Second Graders |
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9:45-11:15 a.m
Regional storytellers share stories with select Rock Hill elementary students.
Additional concerts presented by storyteller Tim Lowry. Sponsored by the Arts Council of York County.
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| Tell Me More Concert |
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10:00-11:15 a.m McCelvey Center, York
National storytellers Antonio Rocha and Andy Offutt Irwin present
a school concert for York second graders.
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| Storytelling Sampler |
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7:00-9:30 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Come celebrate and enjoy an evening of humor, mime, and memorable stories with
national storytellers Antonio Rocha and Andy Offutt Irwin. The Grammy award-winning musical duo Cathy Fink
& Marcy Marxer will also entertain, with traditional and contemporary folk music.
Recommended for ages 7-adult.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Concessions available for purchase.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
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| Tell It Again! Workshop:
I Got a Bullfrog: Folk Rhythms and Songs |
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8:00-10:00 a.m. York County Main Library, Rock Hill
Presented by Grammy award-winning musician, storyteller,
author, and television host David Holt. Holt has been collecting songs from old-time Southern mountaineers
for over 20 years. In this workshop, he presents the best of those for singing along. He has also collected rhythms
throughout the Southern Mountains. Participants will learn how to play the spoons, hambone (body-slapping rhythms)
and the paper bag. Participants are asked to bring a pair of metal spoons tothe workshop. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
8:00-8:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-10:00 a.m. - Workshop
For Adults only. Limit 70.
Pre-registration recommended.
Earn 1 ½ hours of DSS Certification Credit.
Pay $15 at the door or $10 in advance by March 11.
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| Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Family Concert |
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are trailblazers in children's and family music.
Bring the entire family for this entertaining, engaging, and interactive musical show presented by the Grammy award-winning duo.
For all ages.
Limited Seating!
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
Free admission and parking.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
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| *NEW Event* Tell-a-Tale with Crafts |
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11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Baxter Hood Center,
York Technical College, Rock Hill
Join us for free children’s make 'n' take craft activities, sponsored by our
generous community partners. Lunchtime concessions and festival merchandise will be available for purchase.
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| Saturday Showcase |
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1:30-3:45 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Four-time Grammy award-winner David Holt kicks off the afternoon with a solo concert
of traditional mountain music and southern folktales. After the intermission, Antonio Rocha and Andy Offutt
Irwin return to the stage with more humorous and entertaining tales.
1:30-2:25 p.m. - David Holt in Concert
Intermission
2:45-3:45 p.m. - An Afternoon with Antonio Rocha and Andy Offutt Irwin
Recommended for ages 7 - adult.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
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| Ghostly Gallery: Eerie Tales for Teens and Adults |
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7:00-8:45 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Muster up your courage, and enter only if you dare! Ghosts, goblins and all things
creepy come alive in hair-raising tales at this eerie and frightfully fun festival finale. Featuring
national storytellers David Holt and Antonio Rocha, with guest storyteller and emcee Tim Lowry.
Recommended for grades 6–adult.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Concessions available for purchase
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or
(803) 981-5837.
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Sponsored by
Project assisted by City of Rock Hill Accommodations Tax Program.
Presented by York County Library.
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