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Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Stories of Place welcomed its seventh annual Arts Residency at Martin County High School. The program brought three days of creativity and community to the classrooms of Samantha Maynard, 10th-grade English teacher, and Mandy Lawson, 11th-grade creative writing teacher. The November residency expanded its reach this…
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Community project seeks to document cemeteries in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — To honor the rich history of Martin County, the Stories of Place program has launched an exciting community project. Now in its fifth year, the program aims to foster intergenerational connections by providing an opportunity for Martin Countians of all ages to share their stories. This summer, the program…
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Storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez
Stories of Place invites residents to share stories of Martin County BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mark the date and share your stories of Martin County in a memorable storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez. The event, hosted by Stories of Place, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Martin County…
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Open Mic Night draws talent
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Folks had a chance to showcase their abilities and art forms in front of a crowd Monday night. Poets, musicians, singers, visual artists and storytellers gathered at the Collier Center for a different experience. Open Mic Night was hosted by Stories of Place, and the audience provided an array…
