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We're excited to launch our virtual 2020-2021 Season!

Black Lives Matter: October 23, 2020 | 7-9:30pm Facebook Live

If you're interested in one of our storytelling workshops or events, check out our Facebook page or events page for more info!

The Yarn uses the power of story

The Yarn uses the power of story

Hear our stories.

“When I think of Black Lives Matter, I think of

“When I think of Black Lives Matter, I think of us living off prayers. I think of us imagining a greater future. I think of us fighting towards a better tomorrow, seeing in our mind’s eye more to come.” -Leron McAdoo Want to hear more? Come to our free virtual show, presented in partnership with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective. The show will be streamed on Facebook Live this Friday at 7 p.m. Click the link in our bio to RSVP and get more info. #shareyourtruth #storytelling #storytellers #blacklivesmatter #blackstoriesmatter #littlerock

Happy Halloween from The Yarn! You can catch our 2

Happy Halloween from The Yarn! You can catch our 2018 show “Scary Stories Told Live” tonight at 7 p.m. and again Sunday at 9 p.m. on @kuarpublicradio. #shareyourtruth #storytelling #scarystories #halloween #publicradio #arkansas #littlerock

The Black Lives Matter movement is complex and evo

The Black Lives Matter movement is complex and evolving. In an atmosphere of flash news cycles and clickbait headlines, the experiences of Black Americans are at risk of being reduced to this one line. With this free virtual show, presented in partnership with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Council, we aim to present the unfiltered authenticity and diversity of Black Arkansan voices. Click the link in our bio to RSVP and get more information. #blacklivesmatter #blackstoriesmatter #storytelling #arkansas #littlerock #bipocartists #blackisbeautiful

In October, we’re partnering with Washitaw Footh

In October, we’re partnering with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective to uplift the stories of BIPOC in Arkansas. We want to hear yours. Click the link in our bio to #shareyourtruth.
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The stage production will follow COVID-19 guidelines. Though the show will be produced on stage; there will not be a live audience in order to minimize the risk of indoor gatherings. We will project the show for an audience outdoors in a space that allows participants to maintain social distancing protocols. #storytelling #arkansascreative #blm #blacklivesmatter #bipoc #bipocmakers #bipocstoriesmatter

#shareyourtruth // Submit your story. In October,

#shareyourtruth // Submit your story.
In October, the Yarn is partnering with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts and Literacy Collective to produce a show uplifting the lived experiences of black, indigenous and people of color in Arkansas. We would like you to tell your on stage. Story submission link in bio.
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The stage production will follow COVID-19 guidelines. Though the show will be produced on stage, there will not be a live audience in order to minimize the risk of indoor gatherings. We will project the show for an audience outdoors in a space that allows participants to maintain social distancing protocols.

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow night’s free

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow night’s free digital storytelling workshop with @arkansas_pbs! Join us from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to explore the story of your own American dream. Can’t make it tomorrow? Then check out Saturday’s workshop on what work means to you! For more info and to sign up for either workshop, click the link in our bio. #shareyourtruth #arkansaspbs #shareyourstory #workshops #storytelling #storytellingworkshop #littlerock #arkansas

Less than a week til our FREE storytelling worksho

Less than a week til our FREE storytelling workshops with @arkansas_pbs! Join us (virtually) on Saturday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. to share your story about what work means to you. For more info and tickets, click the link in our bio. #shareyourtruth #arkansaspbs #shareyourstory #work #littlerock #storytelling #storytellingworkshop

Our jobs—or lack of work—shape who we are in w

Our jobs—or lack of work—shape who we are in ways that go far beyond our paychecks. Sponsored by @arkansas_pbs, we’re offering a FREE digital workshop centered around a prompt from PBS’s American Portrait project: “To me, work means...” Join us Saturday, August 29th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. to delve into what your job means to you and how it’s shaped your path. Space is limited! To learn more and sign up, click the link in our bio. #shareyourtruth #arkansaspbs #shareyourstory

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