32 storytellers present tales of the Middle East Friday and Saturday in Shoreline

Stories, food, and dancing

Come hear 32 storytellers from California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada tell stories from this classic epic - 1001 Nights - with roots reaching back to ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Indian, Jewish and Turkish folklore.

The overarching frame tale of the epic is certainly relevant today: Scheherazade tells stories for 1001 nights to an angry tyrant in order to save the lives of her fellow country women… and these tales eventually heal the sultan’s insanity, bringing peace to the land. 

Friday evening, May 4, 
Saturday afternoon and evening May 5, 2018
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Programs: Evening programs are for adults and daytime events are appropriate for all ages.

• Friday Evening - Doors open at 6:15pm (come early for coffee, tea and dessert), Stories and music start at 6:45pm
• Saturday Afternoon - Doors open for Lunch at 12:30pm, Stories begin at 1pm
• Saturday Evening - Dinner is served at 5:30pm, Stories and dancing start at 6:45pm

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is partnering with Arabfestivalwa.org and the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association with the aid of grants from the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council and 4Culture to present our third and largest storytelling epic event.

Food from Patty Pan Cooperative

The event will feature Mid-Eastern cuisine from Patty Pan Cooperative for lunch and dinner on Saturday:

Hummus and Pita, Lamb and Lentil Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce (gluten free), Stuffed Grape Leaves (vegan and gluten free), Tabouli, and Lentil Soup - $4/serving or three items for $10.  Arabic coffee, teas and dessert (kanefah) will be sold both days.

Admission is by donation. No one turned away! Suggested donations:
Whole event: $30. Each evening: $15. Afternoon: $20. Family rates for afternoon: $25

Join us to experience a storytelling event unlike any you have ever witnessed before! Check the website seattlestorytellers.org for information and directions.