The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance, The Nightingale and Rose, is a Persian legend. Diane Edgecomb’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins. Entertainment also includes the tale of the lamentable Narcissus, a Native American story about the Dandelion and lore of the mysterious Language of Flowers, celebrated in Victorian times.  A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants, transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane and her longtime collaborator harper /singer Margot Chamberlain.

Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.

Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain have been featured on NPR and at storytelling festivals, coffeehouses and theaters throughout the country.  Diane is known for her unique style of storytelling, embodying the various characters and scenes in a tale, bringing each moment alive. For this she has won the first and only National Oracle Award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast as well as five Storytelling World Awards. Margot Chamberlain has performed with numerous early music groups including many years with the Revels. Trained as a “GentleMUSE,” Margot has played harp for staff and patients at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for many years. Accompanist for Diane for over thirty years, her versatile approach to harp and song brings an underlying poetic weave to support each tale. Expect to laugh, to be moved, to leave your cares behind.

This series is co-sponsored with The Amherst Garden Club.

CDs will be available for purchase and attendees are eligible to win a door prize.

In-Person Program. Registration Required.