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So Ole Says to Lena… This is the title of James Leary’s book about folk humor in Wisconsin, and the angle of his storytelling talk presented by Belleville Public Library on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at the Belleville High School Auditorium, 625 W. Church Street.

Leary, Professor of Scandinavian Studies and Director of the Folklore Program at UW-Madison, was born and raised in northern Wisconsin. His research has focused on the folklore of the Upper Midwest’s diverse peoples, with particular emphases on musical and narrative performance. He has provided research f...