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  • Friday, June 22 or Saturday, June 23, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

    Join the Arnold Arboretum on your choice of two dates, June 22 or 23, for an enchanting evening of Tree Myths, Songs and Summer Solstice Legends. Diane Edgecomb, storyteller, and Margot Chamberlain, Celtic harpist, spin tales of the human connection with trees and the deep meaning we have assigned to them through the ages. This unique performance, designed specifically for the Arnold Arboretum, travels through the Arboretum with story and music. Each story is told under a different tree or among a unique collection of Arboretum plants. The program begins under a grand Cedar of Lebanon, moves into the rosaceous collection, to the oaks of Bussey Hill, then onward to Hemlock Hill, culminating with the haunting Czech legend “The Wild Woman of the Birch Grove” told amid the birches at sunset. Appropriate for adults and for children twelve years and above. Bring a cushion to sit on if you wish. Registrants will walk approximately two miles on and off trails on uneven terrain. The performance takes place rain or shine. In the event of rain, it will be held in the Hunnewell Building lecture hall. Photo by Pamela Ruby Russell. Register early for this popular event. Fee $20 per person through June 15; $25 per person after June 15. Register at http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu

  • Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

    Ancient legends of trees with music and songs from cultures around the world accompany a twilight stroll through the beautiful groves of the Arnold Arboretum on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, from 6:30 – 8:30. This performance event, specifically designed for this tree sanctuary by award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain takes us to some of its loveliest spots. Stories and music are drawn from the rich cultural traditions of Japan, Wales, England, Australia, Russia and Native America. The evening culminates with the haunting Czech legend “The Wild Woman of the Birch Grove” told among the birches of Bussey Hill at sunset.

    This duo has been featured on NPR and at storytelling festivals, coffeehouses, theaters, and garden clubs. Diane is known for her unique style of storytelling, where she embodies the various characters and scenes in a tale, bringing each moment alive. For this she has won the first national Oracle Award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast. Margot Chamberlain’s versatile approach to harp and song brings an underlying poetic weave to support each tale. Expect to laugh, be moved, and leave your cares behind. $20 through June 10 and $25 thereafter. Telephone 617-524-1718, or visit https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=1024&DayPlannerDate=6/20/2014 to register.  Photo by Pamela Ruby Russell.

  • Friday and Saturday, December 19 & 20, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song

    Welcome the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions and entertaining tales accompanied by traditional songs and music. The event will feature Diane Edgecomb, accompanied by Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan, and will be held at the Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain on Friday and Saturday, December 19 & 20, beginning at 8 pm. Featured stories include the beautiful Scandinavian tale “Legend of the Mistletoe,” a humorous English Wassail story, and the poignant Greek Solstice legend “The Coming of the Days of Peace.” Lovely instrumental melodies, evoking the warmth of the season, round out the event. Traditional refreshments, including a Wassail Bowl, will be served. Tickets are $25, which includes traditional refreshments. To order tickets visit http://www.livingmyth.com/Solstice.

  • Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

    Transport yourself to a different time and place with this enchanting evening of tree lore and summer-solstice legends. Storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harpist Margot Chamberlain spin tales of the human connection with trees and the deep meaning we have assigned to them through the ages. This unique performance, designed specifically for the Arnold Arboretum, starts at the Hunnewell Building and continues along tree-lined paths with story and music. The evening culminates with the haunting Czech legend “The Wild Woman of the Birch Grove” told amid the birches of Bussey Hill at sunset. Appropriate for adults and for children 12 years and above. Bring a cushion to sit on if you wish. Registrants will walk approximately two miles on and off trails. The performance takes place rain or shine. In the event of rain, it will be held in the Hunnewell Building lecture hall. You may choose from two sessions, the first taking place Friday, June 24, and the second on Saturday, June 25, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Fee $20 per person; space is limited. To register, visit www.arboretum.harvard.edu.  Painting of The Birch Grove (Birkenwald), circa 1900, by Ludwig Dill, courtesy of the Frye Art Museum.