Indian storytelling at twilight

CALLICOON, NY — On Saturday, July 28, singer musician Katt Judd will join the O-kah-ha-tah Storytellers for Indian storytelling at twilight. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., it will be held at 9279 State Route 97 in Callicoon.

Among native peoples of many cultures, twilight, that time between the reality world of day and the dream world of evening, is the traditional time for storytelling

Katt Judd, known locally as lead vocalist with the popular Gone Fishin’ Band, will pay tribute to her Cherokee heritage with song. She will also play a drum of her own making.

The O-kah-ha-tah Storytellers come together to honor their Indian brothers and sisters with the telling of both ancient and modem tales from a variety of tribes. Anne Osborne chooses to tell in the time-honored style of traditional tellers. Fred Howard is inspired by his Cherokee ancestors. Mary Curtis draws upon her many years as a historian and local storyteller. Nelly Burnham is drawn to the native peoples befriended by her great grandmother during the 19th century.

The evening’s event is sponsored by the St. Oakerhater Guild of St. James Episcopal Church in Callicoon. Oakerhater is the Anglicized version of the Cheyenne name O-kah-ha-tah.

Weather permitting, the evening’s program will be held outdoors around a fire pit. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or sit-upon. This is a public event. Admission is free.

In. the event of rain, the storytelling will be held in a nearby covered area.

For more information call 845/887-5454.