Storytelling Night: Jesse Bowman Bruchac, Barbara Chepaitis, Mary Murphy

The fourth Tuesday of every month is storytelling night at Caffe Lena. Tonight's show will feature some of the finest storytellers from around the Capital Region who often serve as the featured artists for these monthly open mics.

Jesse Bowman Bruchac is a Nulhegan Abenaki Citizen. He is a traditional storyteller, musician, and Abenaki language instructor. He works as co-director of his family run education center Ndakinna, where he teaches Native American Life Ways, Martial Arts, and the Abenaki language.

Barbara Chepaitis is founder of the storytelling trio The Snickering Witches, and teaches storytelling and performance at St. Rose College. She is author of 13 published novels, including the critically acclaimed Feeding Christine, as well as the sci-fi series featuring Jaguar Addams. Her nonfiction books are Feathers of Hope: The Berkshire Bird Paradise, and The Human Connection with Birds, and Saving Eagle Mitch, which is about helping a Navy SEAL and Army Ranger save a war-wounded eagle from Afghanistan.

Mary Murphy is a writer and teller of stories. She's performed from Jonesboro, TN, to Honolulu. Her stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies.

Caffe Lena has returned to full capacity. In order to ensure everyone's safety we are now requiring proof of vaccination for all attendees.

Stream this show live at caffelena.tv. Enjoy one week of access with your $5 live stream ticket.

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