Programs and Descriptions:
Folktales for Everyone (Campfire Stories)
This program with Grandpa Jim Lewis is a collection of
wonderful folk tales, tall tales, fish tails and other
very funny campfire stories that have entertained and bedazzled
audiences throughout Southern California for many years.
Enjoy such wonderful classics as the Gunny Wolf, Grandmother
Spider, The Rabbit and the Lion, The Bubble, My Grandpa
Stories and more.
The Oregon Trail
Grandpa Jim Lewis as Captain William (Uncle Billy) Shaw
will tell the “Sager Saga” and other events
about the 1844 wagon train out of St. Joseph, Missouri,
a wagon train bound for Oregon; only using material from
original journals of the surviving Sager Girls and others
on the train. Uncle Billy spins the story of this great “Western
Adventure” about this stout hearted family and the
hardships and tragedies the encountered on the trail; A
wonderful tale of rising out of adversity to reach their
final goal – the Promised Land of the Oregon Territory.
Ideal 4th and 5th grade program meeting
California Standards in both Language Arts and Social Studies.
The Gold Rush
Grandpa Jim takes everyone
on a storytelling adventure to revisit the great migration
of the 1840’s & 50’s that shaped California
and the United States. Included in this program will be
will be: stories of the California Trail and the first
wagons west in 1843; tales from the gold fields along the
Sacramento; accounts of the sea voyage around the “Horn”;
stories about people who came from all around the world;
and how this all led to the establishment of California
as a State.
Ideal 4 th and 5 th grade program meeting California Standards
in both Language Arts and Social Studies.
Tales of Tricksters and Heroes
"Grandpa" Jim performs a marvelous collection of Folk Tales. The heroic
characters he presents in tall tales, trickster tales, adventure tales and campfire
stories reflect ageless human values and life lessons. The entore audience will love his endearing style
along with a visit from their facorite grand father.
Ideal 4 th and 5 th grade program meeting California Standards
in both Language Arts and Social Studies.
SANTA CLAUS
Storyteller, Jim Lewis brings
to life the lovable character of Santa Claus for
the holiday season. His uncanny resemblance to Santa
Claus has even the biggest cynic believing in miracles.
Program features holiday and value stories as well
as a sit down visit / photo op (with your camera)
with Santa. This family program features stories
like The Polar Express and Olive the Other Reindeer
and is well suited for schools, libraries, bookstores,
family holiday parties, city and other community
events. Book early as Jim’s schedule fills
up fast after August. |
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