Name: Booker T Washington & John Adams: Storytelling Pairings, America250
Start: 2026-11-19
End: 2026-11-19

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Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these remarkable men helped shape the future of America through knowledge, leadership, and public service.Featured Historical Portrayals on November 19, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:Booker T Washington — portrayed by Everett L Spencer, The MESSENGERJohn Adams — portrayed by Jeff DriggsStorytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00pm.Story Crossroads is honored to be one of only 50 organizations nationwide selected to receive an America250 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is presented in collaboration with the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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