The Golden Thread Storytelling Festival at General Gomez Arts

Spend an unforgettable afternoon and evening with storytellers who know how to spark laughter, stir the imagination, and reveal the experiences that connect us all. Learn the craft, put your name in the hat, compete for the Golden Shovel, or simply enjoy a remarkable lineup of live storytelling. Festival schedule: 3:00–4:15 PM storytelling workshop with Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke; 4:30–5:15 PM open telling, emceed by John Aubert; 5:30–6:30 PM liar’s contest, emceed by Ed Lewis; 6:30–7:15 PM snack break; 7:15–9:00 PM featured tellers. Featured performers include Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford, Ed Lewis, Gloria Jones, Manuel Camacho, and John Aubert. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door and include admission to all or any part of the festival. A Placer Community Theater production.