Community Arts Grantee:
No, YOU Tell It!
Date:
Wednesday, September 25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Grove 34
31-83 34th St.
Astoria, Queens
No, YOU Tell It! storytellers work together to develop true tales on the page, then swap stories to embody their partner’s culture, identity, and life experience on stage.
For this Bookend Event, four Queens storytellers are trading tales inspired by the iconic Hell Gate Bridge. Featuring artwork by A. King McCarty.
Plus, a special presentation from the Greater Astoria Historical Society and story trivia for fun literary prizes!
Storytellers:
Alicia Lieu
Barrie Miskin
Jackie Sherbow
Mia Arias Tsang
NYTI Creative Team:
KJ Fitzsimmons
Pichchenda Bao
Erika Iverson
Tim Lindner
Visit No, YOU Tell It!'s
website and follow
@noyoutellit on Instagram to learn more about the storytellers, Queens history, and more!
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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2024 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT
The Greater Astoria Historical Society is the place to learn and celebrate Long Island City and its neighborhoods. Learn more at astorialic.org.
This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.
No, YOU Tell It! “Hell Gate” is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
