Grammy Award Winning artist Bill Harley performs John Muir’s Stickeen, the true story of a man, his dog, and a glacier. In 1880, John Muir made his second trip to Alaska where he explored Brady Glacier (now Glacier Bay National Park) ,with a friend's dog named Stickeen. Join us for storytelling, reflection, and conversation about man's best friend.
Bill Harley is well‐traveled, well‐read, well‐educated, well‐spoken and well‐loved. Accompanied by his guitar, his narrative songs and stories, both original and traditional, are a celebration of our common humanity. A two‐time Grammy winner, he is vibrant, outrageous, unpredictable and genuine with songs and stories about growing up, schooling and what it is to be human — our connections with one another and with the planet we share. Recognized by audiences and peers as one of the finest performing storytellers in the country, his work has influenced a generation of children, parents, performing artists and educators. Bill's newest recording for adults, Same Moon was recorded during a live show in his barn. Bill tours internationally as a performing artist, author and keynote speaker from his home in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
Free and open to adults. Made possible by the Friends of Barrington Public Library.
