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June 2018
Water Wizards at Discovery Days, Quincy, MA
Let’s go where the wet things are in the entertaining Water Wizards program with master storyteller Diane Edgecomb at Discovery Days this summer in Quincy, MA! Discovery Days is a collaboration between the City of Quincy and Quincy Braintree Family Network-CFCE.
Find out more »Join In! at Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas, MA
Travel around the world with these captivating multi-cultural stories and songs. Celebrate age-old narratives, animal characters and home-spun wisdom all the while learning songs in different languages as one of New England’s favorite storytellers takes us from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to the villages of Africa on the wings of story, rhythm and song.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at North Adams Public Library, North Adams, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Millville Free Public Library, Millville, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »July 2018
Rock Solid! at Levi-Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Plympton Public Library, Plympton, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Millicent Library, Fairhaven, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Digging Dinosaurs at Whitman Public Library, Whitman, MA
These popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful posters, Dinosaur Sign-Language and participation that keeps audiences engaged and asking for MOOORE!
Find out more »Insect Comedy at EcoTarium, Worcester, MA
The EcoTarium welcomes Diane Edgecomb’s “Insect Comedy” as part of their Summer 2018 Performance Series “Nature Explore: LIVE!” Open up your imaginations for a fun-filled look at our six-legged friends!
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Grafton Public Library, Grafton, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Carver Public Library, Carver, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rainforest Legends at Centerville Public Library, Centerville, MA
This summer Diane brings Rainforest Legends to families of Centerville Public Library in Centerville, MA. From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings to life favorite folktales and songs about the animals and plants of these lands.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Eldredge Public Library, Chatham, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »August 2018
Rock Solid! at Sandwich Public Library, Sandwich, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Snow Library, Orleans, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Jonathan Bourne Public Library, Bourne, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Rock Solid! at Prosser Public Library, Bloomfield, CT
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes Around The World at Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY
What do China, Africa and South America all have in common? Superheroes!!!
Long before the Superheroes of today, people all over the world used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about creatures and people with extraordinary powers. Join master storyteller Diane Edgecomb for this exciting adventure!
Rock Solid! at Worthington Library, Worthington, MA
A play on the 2018 Summer Reading theme of “Libraries Rock,” Rock Solid! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing DuckBill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede and a fast talking earthworm.
Find out more »September 2018
Native American Nature Tales @ Dighton Historical Society, Dighton, MA
Join Diane Edgecomb and the Dighton Historical Society for Native American Nature Tales! Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and its strong links to the natural world.
Find out more »November 2018
Native American Nature Tales @ Plymouth Library, Plymouth, MA
Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and its strong links to the natural world.
Find out more »Native American Nature Tales @ Worcester Library, Worcester, MA
Join Diane Edgecomb at the Worcester Library for Native American Nature Tales! Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and its strong links to the natural world.
Find out more »December 2018
Once Upon A Wintertime @ First Night Needham, Needham, MA
Diane entertains First Night revelers this New Year's eve at First Night Needham, a warm family friendly celebration of New Year's eve. Diane's stories of wintertime magic and fun are drawn from many cultures ranging from the lyrical Grimms tale of Snow White and Rose Red to tales of folksy New England escapades that transform a winter’s day into a time of delight.
Find out more »January 2019
Folktale Superheroes from Around the World @ Bacon Free Library, Natick, MA
Come in from the cold and warm up with Folktale Superheroes from Around the World at Bacon Free Library! Long before the Superheroes of today, people all over the world used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about creatures and people with extraordinary powers. Celebrate our common love of story with these exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales.
Find out more »February 2019
Folktale Superheroes from Around the World @ Pawtucket Public Library, Pawtucket, RI
Come in from the cold and celebrate vacation week fun with Folktale Superheroes from Around the World! Long before the Superheroes of today, people all over the world used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about creatures and people with extraordinary powers. Celebrate our common love of story with these exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales.
Find out more »March 2019
“Art & Spirit” in Residency at First Church Boston, MA
Diane will be artist in residence for the week of March 16th-24th at First Church Boston as part of their acclaimed Art & Spirit series. At the Sunday service on March 17th she will be joined by Kurdish musician Andrew Mazlum Aytac on saz.
Find out more »Tell Me A Story Workshop @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston
In this intergenerational storytelling workshop, we’ll play with the basics of storytelling: learning how to re-tell a classic folktale in our own words and exploring storytelling games that help us discover anecdotes from our own life to share.
Find out more »Fairy Legends of Ireland @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA
Expect music, songs and merriment in this special program by Oracle Award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp. This animated retelling of Ireland’s best-loved gems includes Irish favorites like Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad’s aversion to washing his feet causes him to fall in with a fairy band. Cloaks of invisibility and magic spells abound as hapless Gilly sets out to help free the Princess of France. Known for her vivid comedic style, Diane brings out the best in these interpretations of classic Irish favorites.
Find out more »April 2019
Digging Dinosaurs @ Southborough Library, Southborough, MA
Diane returns to Southborough Library this April school vacation week to entertain families with Digging Dinosaurs. Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories.
Find out more »May 2019
Troubadour Day to Celebrate the May! @ Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA
Enjoy each springtime path with this engaging performance created for Tower Hill's unique landscape by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain.
This delightful event begins with a Maypole dance to wake up the earth and then takes the audience on a story and music journey through favorite gardens entertaining travelers with pieces from around the world that celebrate our love of flowers. Don’t expect Tower Hill’s signature Greek statuary to be silent!
Find out more »June 2019
Insect Comedy & Tales for the Earth @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Diane brings two great performances, "Insect Comedy" (11:15 AM) and "Tales for the Earth" (1:30 PM), to the beautiful Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary as part of their free Family Fun Day, featuring learning and fun for the whole family.
Find out more »In the Groves @ Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA
Master storyteller, Diane Edgecomb,along with Celtic harper, Margot Chamberlain, perform In the Groves: World Stories and Songs that Celebrate Trees at the Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Rosemary Davis Nature Series.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Berlin Public Library, Berlin, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to Berlin Public Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Berlin Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Discovery Days, Wollaston Beach Playground, Quincy, MA
Take a closer look at our six-legged friends with storyteller Diane Edgecomb as part of Discovery Days in Quincy, MA. Due to the strong chance of rain, the performance will be held at Thomas Crane Library Main Branch-40 Washington Street, in Quincy.
Find out more »July 2019
Night Lights! @ Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Dartmouth Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. his event is funded in part by the Dartmouth Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Nevins Library, Methuen, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Nevins Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Winthrop Public Library and Museum, Winthrop, MA
Diane kicks off Summer Reading with this free performance of Night Lights for Winthrop Public Library and Museum! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Winthrop Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ The Worthington Library, Worthington, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to The Worthington Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Worthington Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ New Bedford Public Library, New Bedford, MA
Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to New Bedford Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. This event is funded in part by the New Bedford Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Diane’s storytelling has been featured several times on NPR’s “Living On Earth” Program!