We Tell Stories 4th Annual Haunted Harvest Storytelling Festival

Old LA Farmer’s Market
Ave. 58 and N. Figueroa Blvd. in Highland Park
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Free Children’s storytelling from We Tell Stories, Taiko drumming, Mariachi music from Mariachi Divas, Ballet Foklorico performances are some of the highlights of this outdoor festival and a great way for families to celebrate the harvest and enjoy Halloween in a comfortable, lively setting with fun for the whole family.

We Tell Stories, performing since 1981, is known for bringing myths, legends, and literature from all cultures and times to extemporaneous life. The multi-ethnic community of artists seeks to educate and nurture young audiences by reconnecting them with the ancient powers and wisdom of storytelling and theatre. The Haunted Harvest storytelling whirlwind includes Aesop’s fables and folktales from Japanese, Mexican and American Indian traditions. From their seats or on the stage in costume, audience members are an integral part of the performance.

This year’s guest stars are the Mariachi Divas, the multi-cultural all-female Latin band and winners of a 2008 Grammy award for their CD, “Canciones De Amor.” In addition, Japanese Festival Sounds will feature the ancient art form of Taiko (Japanese drumming). Young performers from Ballet Folklorico Maria Felix from Ramona Hall Community Center in Highland Park preserve Mexican culture through dance. The troupe has performed at the LA County Fair and downtown LA’s Olvera Street.

Make sure the kids come in costume and bring an already carved pumpkin for the ever popular Costume Contest and the Carved Pumpkin Contest. Added attractions to delight all ages include face painting, an arts and crafts table, fresh Farmer’s Market produce and prepared foods for purchase, trick-or-treating and more.