Each Labor Day Weekend the Sterling Public Library and Woodlawn Arts Academy present two days of storytelling with four nationally known storytellers, a Juried Art Show and other fine arts related activities.
Storytelling has existed for thousands of years as a means of exchanging information and generating understanding. It is a measure of magic shared between the teller and audience. Their minds meet where visions, values, feelings and memories are passed on in words. Storytellers send out words showing their vision and receive feedback from their listeners in the form of body language. When this connection works, a special form of energy is present - it's magic.
Woodlawn Arts Academy's mission is to provide quality artistic opportunities to the Sauk Valley Community. During this two day event many artist will have their work on display, young dancers will perform and there may be a special musical feature or two.
Ruffit Park