Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past
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Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past
with Storytellers Connie Regan-Blake and Laura Hope-Gill
Come join us at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm!
This evening of tales celebrates the wonder that comes from spinning our experiences into stories and from listening to the old stories that have guided us through time, attuning us to what it means to be human living in a wondrous world. Wonder is the true treasure that keeps us alert and curious, energetic and attentive even through the toughest times. Cultures have long turned to storytelling in the midst of winter for warmth and community. Also, stories remind us that the wonders of our hearts and imaginations are immune to the ice and chill, and burns forever alight when we listen to one another. This is why stories are our treasure and why in Gaelic culture it is said, that a story well-told is more precious than gold.
Connie is delighted to be sharing the stage with her dear friend and story mentee, Laura Hope-Gill. Laura founded and directs the Narrative Healthcare Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University, in which she shares research on the healing nature of storytelling with doctors, counselors, and writers. She is an NCArts Fellow for her writings on her deafness, and she recently apprenticed to Connie Regan-Blake as a North Carolina Arts Council Folklife Apprentice.