There is a Chinese proverb that says: "If there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person; If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the home; If there is harmony in the home, there is peace in the heart."

May your life be filled with beauty; may your heart be filled with peace and together we will rise and be respectful for the identity and dignity of all creation. And together we will strive toward a world free of fear and hatred. Confucius said it so poignantly, "Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising every time we fail."

Living History (formerly Storyliving) ~ in 1991, Josh teamed up with the founder of Story Living, Rändi Douglas. Living History is an interactive educational outreach program. The purpose is to teach history and social studies using kinesthetic, multiple intelligence activities and as Josh says, "It is where you become the people you are learning about and then when you become emotionally involved, you never forget." And all this happens in the classroom with music, imagination and role-playing. Sessions are held in schools from third grade and up, universities, churches, temples, community centers and at seminars."I hear and I forget ~ I see and I remember ~ I do and I understand" Contact for information/booking.

The Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Directory Program, 2006-2009, is a joint project of the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. It provides schools, libraries, museums, civic and service groups, festival organizers and other organizations in Michigan a wide variety of cultural programming opportunities in the fields of dance, music, storytelling, theater and visual arts. The directory lists program information, fees and contact persons. For information regarding the listing for Josh and for Living History, available funding and grant application click here.

2008 CONCERT SCHEDULE

January 12 - Raven Gallery Reunion, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI

January 15-28 - Scotland Tour

February 2 - New Vic Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI, 8:30 p.m.

February 8 - Trinity House Theatre, Livonia, MI, 8:00 p.m.

February 23 - Off-the-Wall Acoustic Coffeehouse, Walled Lake, MI, 8:00 p.m.

April 11 - Coffeehouse, Unity Church of Lake Orion, 7:00 p.m.

April 26 - Red Comma Cafe, The Congregational Church of Birmingham United Church of Christ 1000 Cranbrook Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI, 8:00 p.m.; to order tickets call 248-646-4511 or e-mail ccbchurch1000@sbcglobal.net

May 3 - The Ark, Ann Arbor

June 29 - Private Concert, Maryland

July 11 - Betsie Bay Inn, 231 Main St., Frankfort, MI; 231-352-8090

July 12 - Aten Barn, 7:30 p.m., Boyne Falls, MI

July 14 - Troy Public Library, 2:00 p.m., Troy, MI

October 15 - North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas

SPECIAL SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS 2008:

January 8 - Living History, Parkview Elementary, Novi

January 9 - Living History, Parkview Elementary, Novi

February 19 - Living History, Eastern Michigan Univ.

February 27 - Living History, Underground Railroad, Knudsen Elementary

March 17-18 - Living History, Shay Elementary, Harbor Springs

March 17 - Children's Assembly, Performing Arts Center, Harbor Springs

June 18 - Anishnabe Teacher Workshop, Kettering High School, Waterford, MI