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7We're excited to launch our virtual 2020-2021 Season!

Farewell, 2020! | December 11, 2020 | 7pm Facebook Live

Recording of this live event will also be accessible on our YouTube channel here.

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.

In 2020, we’re missing a lot: hugs from friends,

In 2020, we’re missing a lot: hugs from friends, dinners with family, karaoke nights, even the smiles of strangers. Here at the Yarn, we’re missing the magic that happens when we get in a room together to tell our stories live and in person. We can’t wait to see you in real life again. What do you miss? Tell us in the comments. #shareyourtruth #storytelling #livestories #arkansas

To all our veterans: thank you for your stories of

To all our veterans: thank you for your stories of sacrifice. #veteransday #shareyourtruth #storytelling

2020. It’s been a rough one. Most of us are more

2020. It’s been a rough one. Most of us are more than ready to wish this year goodbye. But what did this year look like for you? What did you miss? Were there bright spots in the darkness? Did you learn something about yourself? Did you grow? Whatever your 2020 story, we want to hear it. Our “Farewell 2020” show will take place the 2nd week of December—exact date TBD. Click the link in our bio to share your story. #shareyourtruth #storytellers #storytelling #2020 #littlerock #arkansas

Every story matters. Every voice matters. Every vo

Every story matters. Every voice matters. Every vote matters. #shareyourtruth #electionday #vote #storytellers

So honored to have worked with these amazing story

So honored to have worked with these amazing storytellers. #blacklivesmatter #shareyourtruth

“My job as a Black person is to show the next Bl

“My job as a Black person is to show the next Black person that you can speak who you are. You can be authentic. You can be yourself.” -Jasmine Medley Gipson Come out (virtually) TONIGHT at 7 p.m. to hear Jasmine and our other incredible storytellers share their experiences as Black Arkansans. The Black Lives Matter show, presented in partnership with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective, will stream for free on Facebook Live. Click the link in our bio to RSVP and get more info.

“Name the system and I’ve been through it. Rac

“Name the system and I’ve been through it. Racism? Check. Sexism? Check. Classism? Check. Discrimination, dehumanization, deprivation, degradation? Check, check, check, check. But I’m still here." -Denise Donnell Join us TOMORROW at 7 p.m. for our free virtual Black Lives Matter show, presented in partnership with Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective. The show will be streamed on Facebook Live. Click the link in our bio to RSVP and get more info.

“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

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