All Things Appalachia: Appalachian Zen – Songs & Stories

“Appalachian Zen: Songs & Stories”
Thursday, June 4
6-7 pm
Rogow Room

A local favorite, singer-storyteller Michael Reno Harrell will captivate listeners with his stories and songs about the folks who gave him his love of our mountain heritage.

Michael Reno Harrell is an award-winning songwriter, published author, and nationally known storyteller and visual artist. His humor, wit, and the emotional depth of his work keep his fan base growing and enthralled. This eighth-generation Appalachian has spent over 50 years traveling the country and world to share songs and stories of the mountains.

He’s been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival and Teller-In-Residence at the International Storytelling Center, as well as performing at major music events such as MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival.

All Things Appalachia is a monthly program series at the Transylvania County Library exploring the people, natural world, culture, and history of the southern Appalachian region.

Presenters include experts in the fields of history, ecology, outdoor recreation, and more.   The programs are on the first Thursday evening of most months from 6-7 pm in the Rogow Room