Storytelling “Nagasaki, August 9, 1945: Memories of a Witness” with Akiko Seitelbach Tuesday, February 13 at 6:00 pm Akiko Seitelbach was 22 years old and working on the second floor of the Mitsubishi Electrical Works in Nagasaki, Japan, when a bright light silently burst in the cloudless sky about 2 miles away. Amazingly, she survived the blast unscathed, and was able to escape from Nagasaki on foot. Later, she went on to marry an American serviceman and make her home in New Jersey, where she recently authored her memoir, Nagasaki Woman. * * * * * * * Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness. Reservations required. 215-386-9224. Optional a la carte dinner begins at 6 pm, Storytellings begin at 7:30 pm. Preferential seating is given to those dining. Remaining seats are available to those with reservations for the storytelling only. Singles are welcome at group tables. Return to Storytelling Listings
Return to Events Listings White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-9224