White Dog Cafe - Storytelling - Sometimes, Change Comes on Four Legs

In his widely praised Running to the Mountain, writer and dog lover Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in his two yellow Labrador retrievers. In his latest book, “A Dog Year - Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me,” he chronicles the story of Devon, a two-year-old high-strung and homeless border collie whom he adopted into his human and canine family. It is a personal, insightful tale of self-discovery, of trust and understanding, of life and death, of continuity and change. Jon will be accompanied by his two border collies.

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.

Optional à la carte dinner at 6pm is followed by storytelling at 7:30pm. Reservations recommended (215) 386-9224. (Preferential seating given to those dining). Open seating at bar for drinks, snacks or desserts. Singles welcome at group tables.