The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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Liar’s Contest
Tips On Telling A Good Lie
Appalachian storyteller W.I. “Bill” Hairston gives advice for contestants in the popular Vandalia Gathering Liars Contest.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJames Froemel Learns The Art Of Lying
James Froemel‘s journey into storytelling has taken a lifetime. Last year, he worked with author, Liars Competition champ and professional storyteller Bil Lepp to hone his craft. Folkways Reporter Margaret McLeod Leef spoke with Froemel.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHoning Storytelling Skills And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the latest Inside Appalachia explores the craft of telling tales, and our Song of the Week from singer-songwriter Kim Richey.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVandalia Returns To Capitol Grounds For Memorial Day
The 45th Vandalia Gathering returns to the state capitol grounds this weekend after being canceled in 2020 and scaled back in 2021. Saturday and Sunday will see the return of arts, live music, dance and storytelling.
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