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New England storyteller Davis Bates brings seasonal stories and songs from around the world to a program sponsored by the Groveland Council on Aging.
Bates’ free performance, “Celebrating the Season,” is Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. in Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland.
The program brings together participatory stories and folk songs from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Winter Solstice traditions from around the world. Among them is how a one-room schoolteacher saved Santa and an instructional tale from Zimbabwe. Bates, who hails from Shelburne Falls, often teaches his audience how to play the spoons and encourages them to get up and move with the music. Sometimes, his dancing wooden puppet dog Bingo, makes an appearance.
Light snacks and hot beverages will be served. Seats may be reserved by calling the council at 978-372-1101 or emailing [email protected].