Lovers and Other Demons

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Friday, April 28th, 2017
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Tales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults

presents "Lovers and Other Demons: Woven Words of Odin's Daughters."

Karen Gummo of Calgary and Faye Mogensen of Victoria have been telling folktales for over 25 years.

These sisters will tell us mythical stories from their Icelandic and Norse heritage. You can expect an evening of pure enjoyment as they weave their spell upon us.

KAREN GUMMO is a prairie girl of Norse ancestry. Ever in search of the sparks of connection between people, Karen weaves her way through saga and myth discovering and uncovering new truths. A devotee of the oral tradition for the past 25 years, she has travelled widely across Canada and beyond to perform as a storyteller and to listen to the voices of varied performers. Her Danish and Icelandic Heritage provide her with countless sagas of the Vikings and of the humble folk of Scandinavia. She has also traveled to Iceland in the footsteps of her ancestors and is delighted to bring you their stories.

FAYE MOGENSEN has been weaving folklore, personal story, history and science into original tales full of mystery, humour and passion for the past 30 years. Faye is the Director of Spiritual Learning at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria, BC. She holds an M.Ed. specializing in stories and drama as tools for learning. Her first book, Ancient Stories for Modern Times: 50 Short Wisdom Tales for All Ages was released in September 2016 by Skinner House Press.

Tickets are available at the McMillan Arts Centre, online at www.mcmillanartscentre.com or by phone 250-248-8185. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.