Gayle Ross is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation and a direct descendant of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee during the infamous “Trail of Tears.” Her grandmother told stories and it is from this rich Native American heritage that Gayle’s storytelling springs. For the past 25 years, Ross has become one of the most respected storytellers to emerge in this timeless art form.
Ross has appeared at almost every major storytelling and folk festival in the U.S. and Canada. She often appears with some of today’s finest Native American musicians and dancers. She is in great demand as a lecture artist on college campuses and as a keynote speaker. The National Council of Traditional Arts has included Ross in two of their touring shows: “The Master Storyteller’s Tour” and “From the Plains to the Pueblos.”
Ross has written five critically acclaimed children’s books. She has been asked to speak at the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the International Board of Books for Young People. First Lady Laura Bush selected Ross to perform at the National Book Festival’s opening gala where she shared the stage with CBS News anchor Bob Scheiffer and actress Julie Andrews.
Please join us for Ross’s tour in Montgomery County. It will start on Monday, November 11th at the Coffeyville Meal Site, Sycamore Landing and Windsor Place Assisted Living before arriving at the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the CCC Campus at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12th. Ross will continue her tour of Coffeyville with Windsor Place, Windsor Place SCU and the Medicalodge of Coffeyville on Tuesday. Wednesday she will entertain residents at Asbury Village and Manor House followed by the students at Caney Valley High School on Thursday and the Caney Nursing Home and Guest Home Estates in Caney on Friday.
The public is invited to the 10:20 a.m. Tuesday Humanities performances at CCC. The performances are free and held in the Spencer/Rounds Theatre. For more information call 620-251-7700 ext. 2145.