Coyote Tales are true stories told live, onstage without notes, props or accompaniments. Stories told must be based on the evening’s theme and be told within five minutes.
Do you have an interesting story of overcoming an obstacle or persevering in the face of adversity? Perhaps there was a time when you snatched an unlikely victory from the certain jaws of defeat. We want to hear your story of defying the odds. But even if you just want to listen to the stories, come and enjoy a night of live storytelling and great bluegrass music under the stars at Ivins City Park.
We are excited to announce that Phyllis Barber, award winning author of “The Desert Between Us,” Bill Wright, patriarch of the most successful rodeo family in history, Lyman Hafen, author, film maker and founder of the Zion Canyon Field Institute, Ivins City Mayor, Chris Hart, & the first female Mayor of Hildale, Utah, Donia Jessop, will be on stage to share their true tales of triumph. But there is room on the stage for YOU too.
This event begins with bluegrass music provided by Stillhouse Road and a bring-your-own-picnic party, where potential storytellers put their names in the hat in hopes of being one of the ten people chosen to share their tale of beating the odds.
Get your story heard.
Saturday, August 21, 2021 8:00 PM
Free live storytelling event under the stars at Ivins City Park
Theme for the evening’s stories: “Triumph”
Email: coyotetalescontact@gmail.com
2021/08/21 - 2021/08/21
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LUNCH WITH THE AUTHOR
On August 22nd, Petite Feast will host a special Luncheon with invited storyteller and author, Phyllis Barber. During the luncheon, Phyllis will share her remarks, answer questions, and sign copies of her book. Reservations and tickets are required.
TICKETS: https://petitefeastutah.com/product/lunch-with-the-author-sunday-august-22-2021/
*Please know that all after expense proceeds from this event will benefit The DOVE Center of St. George, Utah.
Phyllis’ ninth book tells the story of camels bought in the Middle East by the U.S. Government in 1858. The animals were used to explore the possibility of a military road between Albuquerque and the Colorado River–a waterless terrain. A road was built later and became the origin of Route 66. The book’s main characters are Geoffrey Scott–an abolitionist/road builder, a camel named Adababa, a Mojave Indian who has a mixed history with Geoffrey Scott, an angry polygamist in St. Thomas, Nevada, and his third wife, Sophia Hughes, who becomes the female lead in a love triangle.
Copies of Phyllis Barber’s novel, "The Desert Between Us," John Branch's, "The Last Cowboys" and and number of Lyman Hafen's works will be available for sale at August 21st’s Coyote Tales event and at The Book Bungalow beginning in August. The Book Bungalow is an independent bookstore located in downtown St. George at the corner of 100 West and Tabernacle Street. They are open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Everyone has a story — Victoria
Coyote Tales events are sponsored by Petite Feast, Utah Humanities, Desert Dweller Realty, Kayenta Homes and Properties, & Zion Brewery Station 2. All proceeds from previous live events have been donated to local nonprofits.
Ivins City Park
100 N Main Street, Ivins, UT 84738