Storytelling is Alive and Well in Highland Park!

Welcome to Storytelling is Alive and Well in Highland Park! With Janae Harris, Bob Meyers, Larry Glazer, and Liza Blue. Join us at The Art Center Highland Park for a night of captivating tales and engaging narratives. Get ready to be transported to different worlds through the power of storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, this event is perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. Come and be part of a community that values the spoken word and the magic it brings. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with creativity and imagination!

Title: Guilt vs. Gratitude

A personal account of being blessed with the strength to move beyond fear, while balancing the intense guilt that followed.

Janea D. Harris is an Ed Tech Executive, author, and advocate who loves using her platform to create works that engage and inspire readers. She enjoys writing for people in various seasons of life and is often inspired by current events. Janea is the owner of Supherbooks, LLC and her published books include YA Poetry title, "Poetry is My SupHER Power" (2023), children's titles, "Through the Window of Winter the Rabbit" (2020)and "All Girls Have Sup-HER Powers, The Power of Voice" (2019). She is a 2021 nominee for the "Best of the Net," for her poem entitled, Urban Desert. Her poem, Armor is included in the 23rd issue of the East on Central Journal (2024-2025) and she is also a contributing writer to multiple Poetry Anthologies. Learn more at: www.supherbooks.com

Title: "Mistakes Always Happen"

How seeing the big board at the USAF NORAD command center in Colorado Springs changed Bob’s life forever… now he’s always worried about accidents,mistakes or miscalculations.

Bob Meyers blames his friend Michael for getting him interested in writing personal observations about the human condition, and now he can't stop! He writes his memories in interesting story form for his children and grandchildren, and hopes that over time they’ll add their own stories, creating a family chronicle. Hopefully, this chronicle will be read and reread by future generations. Bob: "It's wanting to know, that makes us human."

Title: "Vindictive Snack Mom"

The job opportunity of motherhood becomes available.

Liza Blue: Elizabeth Brown was a fine and sturdy name for her career as a pathologist, but as she transitioned to writer and storyteller, she wanted a more distinctive and peppier name, fit for her focus on curiosity and irreverent humor. She has rebranded herself as Liza Blue, which is really just a different color for her last name. Her essays range from quirky memoirs to curiosity-driven explorations of whatever catches her fancy, including a discussion of what it was like to retake the SAT exams after a 45-year hiatus. Her essays and podcasts are posted on her website www.lizablue.com. Other interests include racquet sports and birdwatching

Title: Take me out to the ball game

Larry is famous for making women an offer they can’t refuse. Ladies, could you decline this proposal?

Larry Glazer honed his early story telling skills, as a radio disc jockey and newsman, for several commercial stations. His broadcast career continued by selling advertising for over 200 U.S. Radio and Television stations. Larry’s creative writings have been published in 2 national magazines, the Skokie Northlight Theatre magazine and on The White Sox scoreboard. This is the 10th story Larry’s told at Short Story Theatre. He keeps trying to get it right. Many of you heard Larry’s Marshall Field marriage proposal story. He’s never told anyone about his FIRST engagement story. You be the judge about which is best.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, United States