Tale Tellin
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Oct 13-14, Selma
Tale Tellin' Festival
334-875-7241. Admission charged. Pickard Auditorium Washington St.—The rattle of chains in an abandoned Southern plantation, lights flickering from a cypress swamp, hidden treasures in an old well...it's Southern magic at its best. Spin a yarn at the Swappin' Ground (5:30 p.m.); then at 7 p.m. enjoy storytelling by nationally-known storytellers.
Tale Tellin
Phone : 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events.)
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