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Jeanine Pasini BeekmanStorytellerJeannine Pasini Beekman gives new life to age-old tales. Her appearances include the National Storytelling Festival, the Washington Storytellers Theatre and Storytelling Arts of Indiana. Her numerous awards and honors include the National Storytelling Network Oracle Award for Leadership, the John Henry Faulk Award for Outstanding Contributions to Storytelling and two Parents’ Choice Awards for her recording work. She currently serves as a Louisiana Humanities Scholar. Schedule |
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Sherry T. BroussardStorytellerSherry T. Broussard is the founder and president of Bayouland Storytellers Guild of Southwest Louisiana. She is also a former academic librarian, classroom teacher and school librarian. Broussard has been a professional storyteller since 1986. Schedule |
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Angela DavisStorytellerThrough song, humor, movement, drama and audience participation, Angela Davis spins tales of adventure to captivate the imagination of both young and old. Angela pulls threads from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, African-American, Cajun, modern and updated traditional stories, weaving the themes of self-esteem, choice making and other contemporary issues to motivate and capture the imagination of today's audience. Schedule |
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Johnette DowningMy Aunt Came Back from LouisianeJohnette Downing is an internationally recognized singer/songwriter who performs original children’s music inspired by her Louisiana heritage. When not touring the globe performing her “music for children with Louisiana spice,” she resides in New Orleans. She is also the author of Today Is Monday in Louisiana and Down in Louisiana. Schedule 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Book Signing |
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Oneal IsaacStorytellerOneal A. Isaac was a chemist for twenty years prior to becoming a professional actor and storyteller in 1995. He has worked in motion pictures, professional and community theater, television, improvisational comedy and public radio. Isaac is a recipient of the prestigious Louisiana Division of the Arts State Fellowship Award in theater. Schedule |
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Rick KelleyMusical PerformerRick Kelley is a graduate from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's in Music Education. He is a former teacher who has taught in both Southern California and Chicago area schools. Rick Kelley's award-winning, interactive, energetic and extremely fun performances are designed to inspire people to get involved! Schedule 2 PM – 3 PM 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM |
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Karen Konnerth and Calliope PuppetsStorytellerNew Orleans artist Karen Konnerth writes or adapts folklore-based stories, designs and builds puppets and performs live, presenting dynamic shows for children and families. She has performed in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Spain and Pakistan and has presented workshops for teachers in the “Opportunities for Educators” series at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Schedule |
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Phil MelanconStorytellerPhilip Melancon is a musician and storyteller from New Orleans who brings to each performance the rich history that makes his city unique. From "Popeye and Pals" children's television to the tuxedoed Pontchartrain Hotel to the bohemian Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, he acts as a caretaker of Crescent City culture. Schedule |
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Selena MuhoberacLibrarianSelena Muhoberac’s dad was a mechanic, and she helped him work on his muscle cars starting at the age of two. Muhoberac and her husband have eight GM vehicles that vary from race cars to show cars to daily drivers. After becoming a Librarian in 2004, she incorporated her love of cars into her work by doing programs for children at the Jefferson Parish Library ranging from Drag Racing to NASCAR to Monster Trucks. Schedule |
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