Event Details
Local Luminaries Share Personal Stories from the Stage at Swampscott Fish Tales
Varied Voices Unite for a Fundraiser to Support Local News Initiative
What: 2026 Swampscott Fish Tales: An Evening of Community Storytelling
Tickets are available now for this groundbreaking community event celebrating local storytelling and supporting independent journalism hosted by news anchor Kim Carrigan and featuring the band Boston’s bass player Fran Sheehan.. The evening showcases the rich tapestry of Swampscott's community through personal stories of transformation and resilience related to the theme “A Fish Out of Water”..
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Where: Swampscott High School Auditorium, 200 Essex Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
Who:
- Kim Carrigan, news anchor, podcaster and Host
- Misha Trubnikov, multiple Moth storyteller and Emcee
- Fran Sheehan, band Boston bass player
- Robert Jauron, lawyer, author and former Swampscott football player
- Jo Ann Simons, CEO/President of Northeast Arc and key woman leader
- Claire Donnelly, artist and art therapist
- Anton Adresen, Official Magician of Salem
- Naina Alves Varela, Swampscott High METCO graduate
Why: This second annual fundraising event will support the Swampscott Tides, a free online independent news outlet dedicated to comprehensive local coverage. Each storyteller will share a personal 10-minute story around the theme "A Fish Out of Water."
About
The Swampscott Tides is an independent nonprofit local news organization committed to informing and engaging the public with fact-based coverage of community issues, culture and events. Through our dedication to community-focused and factual reporting, we aim to be a trusted source of information. For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://swampscotttides.org/fisht