Terry’s Scaries: A Night of Indigenous Horror Stories

This program will be held in-person at the Newberry.

Gather around the campfire to hear spooky stories and watch a new short horror film produced by Jim Terry. Storytellers will share ghost stories, spooky tales, and spin eerie yarns. After the storytelling and film dinner will be catered by Quentin Two Rivers, an Indigenous chef.

Please note that there is a content warning for gore, violence, and strong language in the film.

Speakers and partners

Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk comic book artist who’s memoir “Come Home, Indio” was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the Ignatz, as well as the artist on such titles as THE CROW, HACK/SLASH, HEAVY METAL and more. He recently completed “Paper Cuts” as part of his residency at the Newberry. He lives in Chicago with his 3 cats.

Founded in 1971, The Native American Support Program (NASP) is the oldest state office in Illinois created for supporting Native American students in higher education. We are dedicated to promoting academic success and achievement for all students, with a focus on American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Native Pacific Islander community membership, culture, and heritage.

Cost and Registration

This program is free and open to all. Advance registration required.

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Questions?

Call us at (312) 255-3592 or send us an email.

Past Public Programs

Check out video recordings of past Newberry public programs on our YouTube channel.