Ray Searcy, from Sherrills Ford, N.C., was a storyteller at Catawba County Historical Association's Storytelling festival at this summers event. Wright Clarkson, from Charlotte, N.C., entertains children of all ages during the festival incorporating music into his storytelling. Stephen Mount, assistant director, has coordinated the event for the past two years. The local festival was targeted at second graders but has grown to be of interest to older students and those interested in teaching elementary education. Last year, the day event of the festival included 1900 students and the evening event, which was open to the public, included over 400 eager listeners.
Teachers often use storytelling as a part of teaching students.
The evening event next year is expected to be held at the Catawba County Historical Museum and more information will be available as the event gets closer. Dr. Jon Brookhouse's ceramics is currently on display in L-R's Visual Arts Center. The exhibit will run through Oct. 11 and is free to the public. 5 p.m. Brookhouse recently exhibited his work at the Kuopio Academy of Design in Helsinki, Finland, where he also served as a visiting professor. In addition, his work is permanently displayed in several art galleries in Michigan.