The late American writer and journalist Joan Didion said, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Bonfire Storytelling continues to keep this tradition alive in Chico.
Creator Bonnie Pipkin says the event encourages community and connection in a unique way that has resonated with the local audience.
“There is a really special thing that happens in the simple act of listening to someone’s story,” Pipkin said. “You can actually feel the empathy in the room in just taking the time to listen to someone’s story for 10 minutes.”…