World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. It is celebrated every year on the March equinox, on (or near) March 20. Town Square is joining the world celebration by offering a month's worth of programming to showcase the area's unique storytellers. 

There are seven different storytelling programs with topics ranging from mixology to photography to poetry to getting your novel published. These programs, some in-person and some virtual, allow everyone to participate with us, no matter the comfort level.

Check out these storytelling events/programs!!!

March 2

Virtual Live Event — Introduction to Cocktails will tell stories and show techniques for making some famous cocktails! Join Mixologist Karl Buelow with his trusty sidekick Ryan Rasmussen, Food and Beverage Manager at EAA, to not only learn the art of cocktail making but to hear the history and fantastic stories about some tasty libations from the comfort of your own home. 

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20

March 3

Photographers can join in Composition and Storytelling, part two of a virtual live event with the popular instructor, Michael Cooney. Students will review and critique their photos to learn, acquire new ideas, and be motivated to expand their photographic vision.

Time: 7-8 p.m.
Cost: $20

Starting this day and continuing through Wednesday, March 17 via Zoom, aspiring poets are invited to join Poet’s Workshop for Teens to Adults with Marshall Gardner. Learn the basics of writing poetry and how to analyze the work of other poets.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15

March 4

Each Thursday through March, kids are welcome to join Children's Poetry and Image Workshop. Find out if your child has a knack for storytelling!

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20

March 5

In March, the Town Square Community Center lobby will feature work from a local artist, Marshall Gardner. The exhibit will feature “8 Green Lakes,” a new series of paintings on time and place. Prints will be available for purchase. You can meet Marshall personally at the socially-distanced artist reception

Time: 5-6 p.m.
Cost: FREE!

March 16

Writers are invited to join How to Get Your Work Published, a virtual live event with author Joy Ann Ribar. Joy is no stranger to Town Square Community Center. This past summer, she could be found with other vendors at The Market selling her Deep Lakes Cozy Mystery Series. Since 2019, she has published three novels as part of the series.

Time: 6-7:45 p.m.
Cost: $20

March 20

All are invited to celebrate World Storytelling Day with local author Joy Ann Ribar as she gives a Book Chat from her latest mystery novel at The Spring Market at Town Square. She will sign her books and have them available for purchase.