• Featured performer and actor Joe Spano with hostess Carolyn Butcher, who opened her home for Speaking of Stories’ 12th Night event. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Yvonne Bazinet, left, Artistic Director Maggie Mixsell and actress Pamela Dillman Haskell. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Speaking of Stories Executive Director Teri Bolt with founder Steve Gilbar. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Three supporters from the drama world — Michael Bernard, left, Anne Torsilieri and R. Michael Gross. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Loire Valley Wines provided a variety of French wines. Shown here are Luc Bonhomme, left, and Bladimir Hernandez. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • The living room provided a salon-like setting for the event and Joe Spano’s reading. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Emmy-nominated actress Meredith Baxter, left, with guest Leslee Siprees. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • A traditional Wassail cake. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • The food-laden table that honored the 12th Night tradition of feasting. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Joe Spano reads “The Kitchen Child” story. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)

— Noozhawk associate editor Michelle Nelson can be reached at mnelson@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.