Bill Harley: Grammy Winning Storyteller, Musician, Author in 2 shows February 16, 2013

Feb 16, 2pm and 8pm

Two-time Grammy winning musician, storyteller, and author Bill Harley is back with two different shows; a matinee for youngsters and the family, and an evening show for grown-ups. Fresh off his nomination for a third Grammy for Best Children's Album of the Year for "High Dive and Other Things That Could Have Happened," Harley brings his signature brand of genuine and irreverent wit and wisdom to the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Saturday, February 16. The matinee for youngsters and families is 2:00 p.m., and the "Grown-Ups" show is 8:00 p.m.

A recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the RI Council for the Humanities and recent TED Talk favorite, Bill uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life. His work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity and challenges us to be our very best selves. A prolific author and recording artist, Bill is also a regular commentator for NPR's "All Things Considered" and featured on PBS. He joined the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence in 2001 and tours nationwide as an author, performing artist and keynote speaker. According to Mothering Magazine review, "No one beats Harley for intelligent, polished children's entertainment - he's simply the best."

"Bill Harley has the uncanny ability to reaffirm life for listeners, be the five or fifty. Humor, empathy, intelligence and reality all radiate from his work and from him," quoted from Penguin Books. "Humor is my weapon," says Harley.

Official Website: http://www.firehousearts.org