Happy Birthday (art)INSPIRED! live lit

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Barbara Eberhard

inspiredlivelit@gmail.com

Happy Birthday (art)INSPIRED! live lit

(art)INSPIRED live lit has a birthday coming soon. October marks the one-year anniversary of the beginning of this storytelling venue. One year ago the producers of the show, Lisa Colleen and Barbara Eberhard took a chance on a dream.

INSPIRED! live lit has gained popularity over the past year. The event is held at the Public Landing Restaurant in the historic Gaylord Building in Lockport the first Tuesday of every month. This event is free! October 1stis the Birthday Bash and everyone is invited to the party! The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with Musician Harold McCay followed at 7 p.m. with Six Stunning Storytellers!

The (art) part of this storytelling event is partnering with the artists of artitude.artitudeis a group of artists that have come together to exhibit their vision of our world.Each of the six storytellers this month has chosen a piece of art by one of the artitude artists to base their story on.

“Writing poetry and stories gave me the voice I never realized I had. My poems and writing are evidence of living, healing, falling, and rising - shared to help others do the same. I’m a runner, writer, listener, occasional farmer, and adventurer. I love all kinds of music, traveling and being near the water.”

-Rachal Brooks Rachal is partnered with artist Michael Veltman

Amy Burrows is back on the live lit stage. She is sure to tickle your funny bone. Amy would like to thank INSPIRED! live lit's storytelling classes. Amy is partnered with artist Joe Hadamik

Lisa Colleen loves the sharing of stories because they connect, empower and INSPIRE! As a mother, grandmother and coach, she has an endless supply of stories to tell. Rarely does she make it through the telling of one story without wanting to interrupt herself with another story. Lisa is partnered with artist Mary T. Ehrler.

Patrick Curtin is a Chicago native that incorporates storytelling as a celebrant for weddings, memorials and other moments in life that should be celebrated. Patrick has shared stories at the Irish American Heritage Center, Steppenwolf, Second City and the Goodman Theater. Patrick is partnered with artist Mary N. Carnahan.

Amy Curtis is a local real estate agent, a student of writing and storytelling, and a regular participant in the Art Inspired Live Lit Classes. She believes stories connect us. In telling our stories we remind one another we’re not alone. Amy is partnered with artist Barbara Eberhard.

Eunice Jarrett is a retired public school teacher, proud mother of 2 adult sons, and ex-wife of more, who engages in stand-up comedy, storytelling and public speaking. She is a member of Kates comedy organization and has performed for audiences in Illinois, Michigan and various Indiana venues. She is proud to say she is almost as funny as her 96-year-old mother. Eunice is partnered with artist Robert Ryan.

Our musician for the evening is Harold McCay, Professor Emeritus of Design & Technical Theatre from Lewis University where he dazzled audiences with his set designs. With the heart of a musician, he strums his guitar with soul-searching tunes.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 1stand join the celebration! For more information about live lit visit their website inspiredlivelit.com email is inspiredlivelit@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Social media, here we come!