Special Wine Reception at The Hearth Holiday Gathering
The Hearth Holiday Wine Reception is a special ticketed event that precedes the December 20th Hearth Holiday Gathering. A $50 VIP ticket includes local wines, savory appetizers, delicious desserts, a special story by Mark Yaconelli, and RESERVED SEATING for that evening's Song and Story Gathering. The reception takes place from 5:30 [...]
Song and Story: The Hearth Holiday Gathering December 20th
For this special end of year holiday gathering, The Hearth has invited a collection of local musicians to weave together music with their own personal stories. Tellers include Ava DeRosier, Duane Whitcomb, Sophie Javna, Wilson Vediner, and Kimberly Starkey. Mark Yaconelli will host. Lots of holiday refreshments and treats. This [...]
Storytelling Workshop with Mark Yaconelli October 27th!
Hearth founder and veteran storyteller Mark Yaconelli will lead a one day workshop titled The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling. The workshop is designed to help participants learn how to excavate, craft, and share stories from your own life. This is a great training for teachers, parents, nonprofit leaders, [...]
Experiencing War: True Stories from Local Veterans – October 25, 2018
Our fall Hearth gathering will take place in Medford, Oregon at First United Methodist Church. The theme will be "Experiencing War" and will offer stories by six local combat veterans from various U.S. military conflicts. Storytellers include Larry Slessler, Alan Gomez, Jena Harris, Melissa Neal, and others. Cosponsored with Southern [...]
“Separate/Together” Event – August 25, 2018
The Hearth in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents "Separate/Together." This evening of personal storytelling will present four local residents who will share stories of race, immigration, gender inequality and other experiences of being separated or connected with others. Tellers include Jocksana Corona, Jesse Parks, and others. The [...]