July 8, 2010
Believable liar Bil Lepp at West Virginia state parks in July – no lie
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
South Charleston, WV (HNN) – Bil Lepp greets the audience with a wry smile and a nod and the smiles begin even before a tale is told. West Virginia’s master storyteller and believable liar is appearing at four state parks in July.
“Summer fun comes naturally when folks visit parks for hiking, camping, or to attend a family reunion,” said Sherri Dowling, activities coordinator at Tygart Lake State Park. “But when Bil Lepp visits, fun becomes a story you can retell to others. It’s all smiles and chuckles.”
Bil Lepp is a nationally renowned storyteller and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. His outrageous, humorous tall tales and witty stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life, from elementary school to veterans' homes, from churches to colleges, from festivals to formal dinners. Though a champion liar, his hilarious, insightful stories often contain morsels of truth which shed light on subjects such as politics, religion, relationships, and human nature. A storyteller, author, and recording artist, Lepp's works have received awards and recognition The Parents' Choice Foundation, The National Parenting Publications Assoc., Storytelling World, and the Public Library Assoc. Lepp has been featured numerous times at the National Storytelling Festival, at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and major storytelling and corporate events across the country. Bil is the author of three books of tall tales, eight audio collections, and recently published his first novel, “Halfdollar.”
Lepp will be performing at these state parks in July:
· Beech Fork Activities Room, July 10 at 7 p.m.
· Pipestem amphitheater, July 22 at 8 p.m.
· North Bend Amphitheater, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
· Tygart Lake Lodge, July 31, 8 p.m.
There is no charge to attend and the entertainment is open to park guests and the public.
West Virginia’s state parks and forests information is online at www.wvstateparks.com, on Facebook friend by searching WV State Parks, or via the Division of Tourism Call Center at 800 CALLWVA and asking for a specific park by name.
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Believable liar Bil Lepp at West Virginia state parks in July – no lie
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
South Charleston, WV (HNN) – Bil Lepp greets the audience with a wry smile and a nod and the smiles begin even before a tale is told. West Virginia’s master storyteller and believable liar is appearing at four state parks in July.
“Summer fun comes naturally when folks visit parks for hiking, camping, or to attend a family reunion,” said Sherri Dowling, activities coordinator at Tygart Lake State Park. “But when Bil Lepp visits, fun becomes a story you can retell to others. It’s all smiles and chuckles.”
Bil Lepp is a nationally renowned storyteller and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. His outrageous, humorous tall tales and witty stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life, from elementary school to veterans' homes, from churches to colleges, from festivals to formal dinners. Though a champion liar, his hilarious, insightful stories often contain morsels of truth which shed light on subjects such as politics, religion, relationships, and human nature. A storyteller, author, and recording artist, Lepp's works have received awards and recognition The Parents' Choice Foundation, The National Parenting Publications Assoc., Storytelling World, and the Public Library Assoc. Lepp has been featured numerous times at the National Storytelling Festival, at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and major storytelling and corporate events across the country. Bil is the author of three books of tall tales, eight audio collections, and recently published his first novel, “Halfdollar.”
Lepp will be performing at these state parks in July:
· Beech Fork Activities Room, July 10 at 7 p.m.
· Pipestem amphitheater, July 22 at 8 p.m.
· North Bend Amphitheater, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
· Tygart Lake Lodge, July 31, 8 p.m.
There is no charge to attend and the entertainment is open to park guests and the public.
West Virginia’s state parks and forests information is online at www.wvstateparks.com, on Facebook friend by searching WV State Parks, or via the Division of Tourism Call Center at 800 CALLWVA and asking for a specific park by name.
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