Montgomery Botanical Gardens, in cooperation with AARP, will host literary workshops during the fall. The workshops, to be entitled Literary Workshops—Poetry and Storytelling in the Garden, will feature well known poet Dr. Jacqueline Trimble and acclaimed storyteller Joseph Trimble.
Sunday, October 16—Telling Your Story
Telling Your Story workshop will be hosted by acclaimed storyteller Joseph Trimble at 3:00 PM in the Wisdom Woods classroom.
Mr. Trimble, who made his Playhouse debut in ‘Sweat,’ is a co-founder of the Alabama Storytelling Association and a member of the Central Alabama Storytelling Association. He received the 2013 Theatre Fellowship from the Alabama state Council on the Arts.
Additionally, Mr. Trimble is involved with the Alabama State. University National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture. He has written several books including Marty and the Million Man March and Marty Makes a Difference.
Sunday, November 20—Poetry Slam & Spoken Word
Share your talent or simply enjoy the talent of others in this open mike performance at 3:00 PM in the Wisdom Woods classroom.
Refreshments will be served at all three workshops.
Registration Required
Participation is limited. Registration is required for all three workshop sessions. Participants may register at AARP (states.aarp.org/alabama/events-al). If additional information is needed, contact Montgomery Botanical Gardens: (vonnie1335@yahoo.com).