Melanie Zimmer, author of Central New York & the Finger Lakes: Myths, Legends & Lore
Wednesday, July 15
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Author and story-teller Melanie Zimmer will discuss, and sign copies of her book Central New York & the Finger Lakes: Myths, Legends & Lore which includes people and events of local importance, such as the Great Chocolate Wreck (Hamilton), The Origin of the Spotted Cow (Peterboro), the Standing Stone of the Oneida Nation, and more. To read an excerpt from the first chapter, click here.
About the book:
With this series of tales, local author and longtime storyteller Melanie Zimmer helps us discover the people and places of Central New York and the Finger Lakes region. Whether interested in the Revolutionary War or the founding of the Mormon Church, Zimmer brings the heart of upstate New York to vibrant life. From delightful stories recounting the exploits of the legendary Red McCarthy and the creation myths of the Iroquois to heroic tales of Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad, Central New York & the Finger Lakes: Myths, Legends & Lore is sure to please both the seasoned historian and the casual reader.
About the author:
Melanie Zimmer is a veteran storyteller and puppeteer. She has narrated "Peter and the Wolf" with the Syracuse Symphony and has been a featured artist on Boston's BNN-TV 9 "It's All About The Arts." She has presented her stories and story-telling workshops for Telebration, presented original work at the Morrisville Writer's Jubilee, and lectured at M.I.T. for the League for the Advancement of New England Storytellers "Sharing the Fire" Conference in Spring of 2000. Melanie Zimmer was a long -time member of the Pearl in the Egg Storytelling Guild and the Salt City Storytellers. She is a member of the Puppetry Guild of Upstate New York, the Puppeteers of America, the American Folklore Society, and the New York Folklore Society. She holds puppet making workshops for kids and has created puppets for the regional children's television program "The Enchanted Library." She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling and has performed in thirteen states.
