Just in time for Spring Equinox is an evening of stories of transformation. Three master story spinners share their real-life tales of composting and cultivating. What happens inside a compost pile? What if life becomes a compost pile? What can be grown or cultivated out of that glorious rot? The newest edition of Gathering Ground’s popular story nights features the world-class singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer along with Queer fantasy author Elijah Merrill and creativity catalyst Shirin Subhani. Newcomers evocative songs, performed live for you, will hold the evening together. Sliding scale $0 – $40. More info: Stories of Composting & Cultivating, featuring Carrie Newcomer (brownpapertickets.com) and Gathering Ground – Do Stuff. Reflect. Connect. | Seattle WA (gatheringround.org)