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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Summer Storytelling: Kick-Off at the Center
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 1st\n6:30pm\nThe Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling back to Maine this summer! Following the success of last summer’s programs\, we are excited to invite you back for another summer of stories\, community\, and some good craic. According to the Celtic Calendar\, May 1st\, or Bealtaine is the first day of summer – so we’re starting summer early! \nWe are kicking the summer off with a storytelling evening here at the Maine Irish Heritage Center\, in our glorious Great Hall. \nIn days gone by\, neighbors would gather at night in the local ceili house\, the home of a storyteller. They came for conversation\, and to hear stories of their community\, its history\, old tales handed down by the ancestors\, and some music. These gatherings helped build community and preserve the culture and values of the Irish people. \nWe invite you to join us this summer at one of our storytelling events! Bring a story\, a poem\, a song\, or simply come to listen and enjoy an evening among friends—or friends-in-the-making. \nBut wait\, “Does my story/poem/song have to be Irish?” Absolutely not!  These events are celebrations of the oral tradition of every culture\, and we would love to hear anything you want to tell! \nEvent Details:\n\nLocation: Maine Irish Heritage Center\, Portland\, Maine\nTime: 6:30pm-7:30pm\nHost: Cathy Furness\nStory Guidelines:\n\nStories\, songs\, or poems should be 10 minutes or less\nA timekeeper will help us keep things moving\nNo hate speech – creative freedom is welcome\, but kindness and inclusivity are essential\n\n\nAll are welcome – come to share or simply to listen\n\nStorytelling is central to Irish culture—as it is to so many cultures around the world. These summer events are part of MIHC’s mission to share this tradition across Maine while also supporting local businesses and gathering spaces. Let’s build community together\, one story at a time. \nThese events are free and open to all. We offer a donation option when RSVPing – all funds raised go straight back into our future programming! \n  \nClick HERE to see other scheduled Summer Storytelling events!
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/maine-irish-summer-storytelling-kick-off-at-the-center/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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