A York County Library Presentation  March 18-20 2010 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2010 Event Schedule

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MARCH 18-20

Enjoy tale-tellin’ and music at its best at the 2010 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.

Pre-festival Events Top of Page   
  Special programs will be presented by storyteller Tim Lowry for Fort Mill second graders and students at the Fort Mill Family Resource Center. Wednesday, March 17. Sponsored by the Arts Council of York County.
Thursday, March 18th Top of Page   
Storytelling for Second Graders
  9:45-11:15 a.m. Rock Hill
Regional storytellers share stories with select Rock Hill elementary students. Additional concerts presented by Tim Lowry. Sponsored by the Arts Council of York County.
Tell Me More Concert
  10:00-11:15 a.m McCelvey Center, York
National storytellers Carmen Deedy and Bil Lepp present a school concert for York second graders.
Down Home: Stories & Folk Music
  2:45- 4:30 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Join us for one of the most popular concerts of the weekend with stories by Cuban born storyteller Carmen Deedy, and also featuring the five-time champion of the West Viginia Liars’ Contest storyteller Bil Lepp. Enjoy the unique old-timey bluegrass sound of the exciting musical duo, Polecat Creek.
Recommended for adults.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 2:15 p.m.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.

Friday, March 19th Top of Page   
Storytelling for Second Graders
  9:45-11:15 a.m
Regional storytellers share stories with local private schools.
Tell Me More Concert
  10:00-11:15 a.m Clover School District Auditorium, Clover
National storytellers Donald Davis and Carmen Deedy present a school concert for Clover second graders.
Cool School Concert
  10:00-10:50 a.m. Oak Ridge Middle School, Clover
National storyteller Bil Lepp presents a school concert for Clover sixth graders.
Storytelling Sampler
  7:00-9:30 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Come celebrate and enjoy an evening of memorable stories with national storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy and Bil Lepp. Don’t miss this exciting evening as the Masters share their finest tales.
Recommended for ages 7-adult.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.

Saturday, March 20th Top of Page   
Tell It Again! Workshop: Storytelling 101
  8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. York County Library, Rock Hill
York County Main Library, Rock Hill
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 12.

8:00-8:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast.

8:30-10:00 a.m. - Storytelling 101 - Presented by children’s author and national storyteller Carmen Deedy. In this workshop, participants will have fun as they hear stories, share anecdotes, and learn a handful of fundamental skills to help them feel confident in their own ability to effectively use the magnificent teaching tool of storytelling.


Billy Jonas Family Concert
  10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Bring the whole family to this sonic celebration, featuring high-energy percussionist and family entertainer Billy Jonas.
For all ages.
Limited Seating!
Doors open at 9:45 a.m.
Free admission and parking.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
Saturday Showcase
  1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, Rock Hill
Join us for a rollicking afternoon concert featuring master storytellers Donald Davis and Bil Lepp.
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.
Ghostly Gallery: Eerie Tales for Teens and Adults
  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 sure to fill a dark and eerie evening. Featuring national storytellers Bil Lepp and Carmen Deedy, with guest storyteller & emcee Tim Lowry.
Recommended for grades 6–adult.
Free admission and parking.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
For advance group seating of 10 or more,
please call (803) 981-5840 or
(803) 981-5837.

Sponsored by


Friends of the
York County Library

Project assisted by City of Rock Hill Accommodations Tax Program
Presented by York County Library