Donald Davis, the nation’s number one teller of family tales, will be making his fourth appearance at the Mariposa County Arts Council’s 23rd Mariposa Storytelling Festival, March 12 through 14. Born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, Davis was surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and more importantly nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin.

Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and the world, he is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and as a guest host for NPR’s “Good Evening.” According to The New York Times, “A Donald Davis story often leaves listeners limp with laughter while at the same time they struggle with a lump in their throat – he’s a storyteller you could listen to all day.”

Call the Mariposa County Arts Council today to order tickets for this popular, threeday event. For more information, call 966- 3155, (800) 903-9936, or download a brochure, schedule and registration form at: www.artsmariposa. org.