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Family Friendly: Families can enjoy engaging storytelling at festival
Storyteller Linda Gorman will be on hand at the Family Festival of Stories Oct. 19.
Storytelling with attitude. That’s what Linda Gorham promises to deliver at the Illinois Storytelling Festival’s Family Festival of Stories, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 in the Fine Arts Building, Dominican University, 7900 Division St., River Forest.
“I’m known for getting the audiences very involved,” Gorham said. “I will tell some folklore and some stories from popular books. When I tell these stories, it’s movin’ and groovin’. There’s a lot of physicality. There’s a lot of call and response. I get kids and adults up on their feet.”
There will be a couple of creepy stories, including a song with fellow professional storyteller Oba William King. A third storyteller, Mike Anderson, will also perform.
“Everybody is going to be so engaged,” Gorham said.
The event is most appropriate for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade and their families. Come early for face painting at 6 p.m. and a costume parade at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per family or individual.
For details, visit www.storytelling.org.
NOW YOU SEE HIM
A magical time will be had by kids ages 9-12 and their parents when Michael Dahl, author of “Hocus Pocus Hotel” visits Magic Tree Bookstore, 141 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Dahl will discuss his book and do magic tricks. Call to reserve a place and a book.
For details, call (708) 848-0770 or visit www.magictreebooks.com.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Young fans of author Annie Barrows’ series of books about two best friends who are very different can celebrate Ivy + Bean International Day, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Magic Tree Bookstore, 141 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. There will be games, stickers and more. Reservations are requested.
For details, call (708) 848-0770 or visit www.magictreebooks.com.
MEET THE PRESIDENT
We’re referring to Abraham Lincoln who will visit the Churchville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Road, Bensenville, during Heritage Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. There will also be a spelling bee, games and music at this free event. Heritage Day continues at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville with music, pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables and more for $5 per child.
For details, call (630) 833-1457 or visit www.elmhursthistory.org.
COOKIE CANVAS
Gather fall reading material while your children get creative at Halloween Cookie Decoration, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at Franklin Park Public Library, 10311 Grand Ave. The Kid Zone program is for ages 5 and older.
For details, call (847) 455-6016 or visit www.franklinparklibrary.org.
