Looking for something to do on the Ides of March- March 15th? Come by Nik and Ivy Brewing in Lockport for some great storytelling. Five fabulous tellers will share their tales at STORIES R Us: Marie-Pierre Baltz, Patrick Curtin, Sharon Houk, Nan Clinton and host Barbara Eberhard.
The evening begins at 6:30 with music by Harold McCay followed by stories at 7 p.m. Nik and Ivy Brewing is located at 1026 S. State, Lockport. Checkout the website at storiesrus.fun.
Marie-Pierre Baltz, is a native of France. Her twelve years of Montessori education gave her a strong sense of independence and the desire to experience the world. Her supportive parents encouraged her to pursue her studies and practice of languages, as well as her interest for dance, music, theater and writing.
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She attended the Catholic University of Lille, France where she majored in foreign languages (English, Spanish and German), and traveled through Europe, Canada and the US. as an interpreter for her “Haute Couture” father’s business. A shift of interest brought her to the US in 1969 to study the Montessori philosophy of education, taught in Cincinnati and came to Joliet Il in 1973, where she met her husband Joseph M. Baltz, an actor, a framer, and a photography teacher. Their two artistic children, Emilie and Timothee, are her constant inspiration. Now retired, Marie-Pierre feels that elder hood opened up exciting new avenues, and her stories from both sides of the Ocean could make you wonder where lies her center of gravity!
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.
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Sharon Houk is a multidisciplinary artist and award-winning playwright. Her work has been seen in Coe Review, Rhino Fest, Irish American News, and the Billie Limacher Emerging Playwright’s Festival. Her much-anticipated debut novel is entitled Carrots Will Not Absolve You.
Nan Clinton is the second child, oldest daughter, of seven siblings. She attended elementary through graduate programs in Catholic schools. Throughout her career as a Montessori teacher, high school teacher, and school administrator, she has many stories to tell that are playful, hilarious, and entertaining. Along with the whimsical side, and life experiences they are both sad and wise. Nan believes that storytelling is the bond that reconnects…stories convey the humanness in all of us.
Barbara Eberhard is the producer and host of Stories R Us. Before the pandemic she also produced INSPIRED! live lit. She believes every person has a story to tell. Barbara is also an artist and founder of the artist group, artitude. You can view her work at barbaraeberhard.com
Harold is our musician. Professor Emeritus of Lewis University where he taught in the Theatre Department and was responsible for designing and building his fabulous sets. Harold is our triple threat- musician, singer and comedian!
Mark your calendars for STORIES R Us on March 15th! For more information go to storiesrus.fun or storiesrus4@gmail.com
