October

2:00 PM	King Arthur and the Secret of his Two Swords
	Regina Sommer   Germany-USA Regina Sommer was born in Aachen, Germany and made her debut as a storyteller in 1992. Her repertoire is made of fairy tales, myths and legends, as well as her own stories and those of literary giants George Sand, Oscar Wilde, Hermann Hesse, Arthur Schnitzler, Tonino Guerra.
	A fatherless boy named Merlin foresees a battle between two dragons and predicts chieftain Voltigern’s fate. Thus, the story of the mighty King began long before his birth, when his father was still a child, and while Excalibur still rested in the arms of the Lady of the Lake, waiting for the one for whom it was made. Family Show Age 10 and up Westmount Westmount Library 4574 Sherbrooke St. WEST, Westmount (514) 989-5299 10/25/2009 FREE  [Reservations recommended]

2:00 PM	A Storytelling Tour of the Old Jewish Quarter
	Rosalyn Cohen   Québec A dedicated pioneer of storytelling in Montréal, Rosalyn is also highly regarded as workshop leader, festival organizer and educator. She has told stories on the radio, in schools and in concert in Canada, China, Ireland and Israel.
	If "a nickel a pickle" makes you smile, come join us as we explore the Jewish golden mile. We will walk the nostalgic neighbourhood walk, and talk the Mordecai Richler talk. Remember bolo bats, the yoyo and the jitterbug? Remember how our world smelled of chicken soup and Johnson's wax every Friday before the Sabbath? It was a world that reflected a Jewish family life that was work-intensive and respectful of tradition, life and learning. Bring your memories and comfortable shoes as we breathe life once more into our rich heritage. Unusual Setting Montréal Mile-End [ Call for Tour meeting place ] (514) 937-7046 Information and reservations 10/25/2009 $10 |  [ Including coffee and pastries ]

7:30 PM	Storytelling Swap at Hurley’s Irish Pub   With Mike Burns and Festival guests
	Mike Burns   Ireland-Québec Mike Burns will bring you to the place that still haunts him, even after living for more than 20 years in Canada. It is a land of fogs and rugged cliffs, farming and fishing, evenings warmed by whiskey... Picking his way through a repertoire of a few hundred stories, he delivers hauntingly... in Gaelic, English or French. Gidon Horowitz   Israel-Germany Storyteller, writer and Jungian analyst Gidon Horowitz's repertoire includes the Jewish hassidic tradition, the rich storytelling heritage of the Middle and Far-East, as well as the myriad myths and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Europe, Africa, Russia and North America.
	Festival Finale Have a pint, tell or listen to a tale with Mike Burns, Irish storyteller extraordinaire and other Festival guests. All are welcome to listen and tell. Montréal Hurley’s Irish Pub 1225 Crescent St., Montréal (514) 861-4111 10/25/2009 FREE |  Free Admission