Celebrating the art of storytelling
Whether it’s the ability to nap anytime you please, or living life sans bills and monthly payments, children seem to enjoy many of life’s luxuries— but kids shouldn’t get to have all the fun. The Frogtown Storytelling Guild will bring the familiar, traditional comfort of oral narrative to adults during their 16th annual Tellebration! The evening of spoken-word and storytelling will feature guest storyteller Risa Cohen, a Toledo singer, songwriter, actress, teacher and storyteller. 7-9pm Friday, November 4. $10. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. sites.google.com/site/frogtownstorytellers —AC
Debate masters
Get a jumpstart on election day with a timely event— Authors! Authors! presents James Carville and Tucker Carlson in an Across the Aisle conversation. The lively political discussion will bring rival political analysts, Carlson from the right and Carville from the left, together to discuss their books, careers and, of course, their political leanings. With Carville’s apt nickname “The Ragin’ Cajun,” don’t be surprised if things get heated. Book signing to be held after. 7-10pm Wednesday, October 26. $10/general admission, $8/students. Stranahan Theatre, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org/authors —JK
BG is the new black
Orange is the New Black author Piper Kerman is heading to Bowling Green to share some insight and wisdom about the craft of being an unlikely jailbird-turned-author. Go beyond Netflix during this informative opportunity, hosted by the BGSU University Libraries and Leadership Council as part of their “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories” series., The evening begins with a VIP reception, followed by dinner and a lecture from the bestselling author/advocate for prison reform. Fans won’t want to miss the book signing to be held afterwards. Tickets available online. 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, November 1. $30/individual dinner tickets, $100/VIP dinner tickets. Bowling Green State University Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Alumni Dr., Bowling Green. 419-372-3856. bgsu.edu —JK
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