The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song

Diane Edgecomb accompanied by musicians Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan

December 23rd, 2010

Time: 8 pm  (8 pm – 10 pm)

Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Featured stories include the beautiful “Legend of the Mistletoe” from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions, and the poignant Greek legend “The Halcyon Days of Peace.” Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the stories behind our holiday traditions. Traditional refreshments including a Wassail Bowle, songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event.

Venue Website: www.loring-greenough.org

Tickets: $20  www.livingmyth.com/tickets

For ages 12 and up

Limited seating      Tickets in advance strongly suggested.