Event

Odyssey Storytelling

The Hidden Gem Show: Tucson Tales

Our desert town might seem rough around the edges--but we know it's secrets! From "A" Mountain to Saguaro National Park. Memories of cruising South 6th. Dreams of a Rio Nuevo. A gila monster in the backyard. A sunset at Gates Pass. Going to bed with a scorpion. Monsoons, Mount Lemmon and El Con Mall. A deer-dance at Easter. A tamale at Christmas. Prickly Pear jelly. Hear stories from the Old Pueblo?

Six invited storytellers will share ten minute personal stories about Tucson from a range of perspectives.. Visit our website to see who's telling. The stories are not read or memorized, they are told from the life experiences and creativity of the teller.

Have dinner at the Cup Cafe (reservations recommended: 798-1618) in the historic Hotel Congress OR at the new Maynard's Market and Kitchen on Toole Ave in the Historic Train Depot (reservations recommended: 545-0577).
Doors open at 6:30, come early to get a good seat. Parking is free on the street after 5 p.m.

Storytelling is a way to make connections with diverse and different people that you may not meet in your everyday life. Because people are telling stories from their lives they may be amazing, messy, enlightening, disturbing, profound and entertaining. Our storytellers have guidelines but they are uncensored.