The Moth Celebrates 20 Years With Stories Of The Unknown

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 2, 2017

Catherine Burns, artistic director of The Moth, and George Dawes Green, Moth founder and novelist, join us to discuss The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown. The new collection celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Moth. The 45 true stories touch on themes like taking risks and exploring the unknown, and are told by the likes of Louis C.K., Tig Notaro and John Turturro.

The Moth is celebrating two decades of storytelling with the 20th Anniversary Moth Ball on June 6. The event runs from 6:30-11 p.m. at Capitale (130 Bowery, at Grand St.).

Note: Jonathan Capehart guest-hosted this segment of "The Leonard Lopate Show."

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