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Our Traditional Parts of the Newsletter
* Latest News
* Cap's Off to You! (people or organization profiles who use story)
* Story Videos (created or loved by us)
* Story
* Story Game
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House Concerts including February 1st - Dave & Carol Sharp
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Join Us...
Every month we enjoy another house concert geared for teens and adults. We are scheduled to as far as March (with April almost confirmed). Here is a listing yet with more details of February 1st below. You can host or share ideas with us at storycrossroads@gmail.com.
Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, 7:00pm-8:30pm featuring Dave and Carol Sharp
– Ogden, UT, Tobin Home
Fri., March 15, 2019, 7:00pm-8:30pm featuring Annie and Dan Eastmond
– West Jordan, UT, Jordan Villas Clubhouse
April 2019 to be Announced Soon!
------------------------------------More Details for February 1st
Fri., February 1, 2019, 7:00pm-8:30pm featuring Dave and Carol Sharp, hosted by Tobin Home at 2064 East 6075 South, Ogden, UT 84403
Theme: "Tales of Haunted Japan"
Experience Restless Spirits that wander the snow-covered passes, the suicidal Geisha, Ghostly Cats, invisible Tengu and Mysterious Shamisen players. These tales are accompanied by the sounds of Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Gong, Drums, Ratchet, Ting-Sha and other percussion instruments. Dave and Carol Sharp are storytellers that have researched the folk legends of Japan and have written many of the original ideas and Kabuki plays into
storytelling form. Shakuhachi made by Dave Sharp and Haiku and Tanka composed in English are also recited with music accompaniment.
RSVP: Call/text Shanna Tobin at (801) 547-5656 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com
Suggested Price: $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for ages 10+ and adults
Details: Refreshments served, Books and CDs available for purchase
Go directly to the House Concert page on the Story Crossroads website
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House Concerts from November and December 2018 plus January 2019
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On November 16, Sam Payne shared a mixture of tales along with the theme of "Lord, get me out of this alive." For one lady in Sam's stories, listening to a song on the radio can trigger deep memories and be a healing. We got to know Sam's cantankerous grandfather that had some insights after dealing with war. Of
course, what is a Sam Payne concert but with some scatting to raise our spirits. For December 14, Nannette Watts shared heartwarming Christmas pieces including one of her favorite pieces that ends in such a way to make us all think of what we would have done. In this story, people kept passing on money to those who were worse off than they were. She also gave a chance for people to hear a haunting tale, the type traditionally told during Christmas times and thus we have "A
Christmas Carol" and others that feature ghosts. When January 4, 2019 came along, we were upon the 10th Day of Epiphany. Omar and Lori Hansen shared the story of how a baker's dozen came to be (that is 13!) and the interactions between those two tellers delighted those who were there. I am sure people will still have "I want my cookie!" in their heads anytime they see this treat. They can a fascinating take on the classic the Fisherman and his Wife and the wishes from a
talking fish that blessed/cursed their lives.
We thank the Hurleys, Hughes, and Hedmans for hosting these three concerts that were the 31st, 32nd, and 33rd ones of this series.
Go to the House Concert webpage on the Story Crossroads website
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If you are aged 18-201, then you could be part of these free 8-hour workshops offered from February-March, 2019 at one of these three senior center: South Jordan Community Center, Taylorsville, or Riverton. Email storycrossroads@gmail.com with questions and interest or call/text (801) 870-5799. You can also find and share this information from
here: https://storycrossroads.com/calendar/freeresidencies/
South Jordan Community Center, best for adults/seniors
Tuesdays, February 12, 19, 26 and stage performance on March 5, 2019
12:30pm-2:20pm
Master Story Facilitator: Jim Luter
Address: 10778 S. Redwood Rd., South Jordan, UT
Email storycrossroads@gmail.com or call/text (801) 870-5799 stating your interest or any questions
Taylorsville Senior Center, best for adults/seniors
Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019
5:30pm-7:30pm
Story Facilitator: James Wind
Address: 4743 Plymouth View Dr., Taylorsville, UT
Email storycrossroads@gmail.com or call/text (801) 870-5799 stating your interest or any questions
Riverton Senior Center, best for adults/seniors
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
12:30pm-2:30pm
Story Facilitator: Donna Wood
Address: 12914 S. Redwood Rd., Riverton, UT
Email storycrossroads@gmail.com or call/text (801) 870-5799 stating your interest or any questions
Go directly to Online Application on the Story Crossroads website
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Field Trip Requests Open for May 15, 2019
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Groups of 10 or more people as well as Homeschooling groups can take advantage of the $1.00/person rate.
The 4th Annual Story Crossroads Festival is on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. For the morning, we are at the Murray City Park (495 East 5300 South, Murray, UT). For the late afternoon/evening, we are at the South Jordan Community Center/Heritage Park. The parking is between the Center and Park (10778 S. Redwood Rd., South Jordan, UT).
Due to demand, we are limiting reservations to one or two sessions of the 9:30am, 10:30am, and 11:30am morning sessions with an optional interactive/hands-on session with the art at 10:30am, 11:30am, or Noon. At least one sit-down story session is needed before doing an interactive/hands-on session, if desired. You can submit your request through clicking here to our online form.
Go directly to the Tickets & Group Reservations page on the Story Crossroads website
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Celebrating your way of using story
Featuring: Dave and Carol Sharp - Idlewild Duo aka Glastonbury Duo
Story Musicians, Visual Artists, Supportive (in Tandem!) Spouses
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Some people get to enjoy the arts with their spouse...not just as an audience member but as a partner in every way on the stage. When I first met Dave and Carol Sharp, it was at the Olympus Chapter Meeting with the Utah Storytelling Guild. People kept saying that "you have to meet them!" They had so many performances, their showings at the Chapter Meetings
were rare. Yet, they tended to make the annual Chapter Christmas parties. Normally, people bring a dish to share. Dave and Carol brought their instruments. I was enraptured as Carol played a harp carved herself with a majestic bird looking upon her as she swept her hands across the strings. Dave added to the atmosphere and told stories with energy, delight, and--at times--tenderness. We were glad to have witnessed the intimate and wondrous performance that
night.
Find out more the impact that Dave and Carol Sharp have had and will have for Story Crossroads (click below or on picture).
Read the Complete Blog Post on Dave and Carol Sharp
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We are always searching for more people to know about Story Crossroads. We submitted this video as part of the Small Business/Big Impact $20,000 contest through Aweber, which we use for these e-newsletters. They had over 1,600 submissions and the top 20 were up for public vote
to win. We figured we were probably ranked 21...and support those who made it to the top 20. You can vote up until February 8, 2019 by clicking here.
If you or someone you know has a story video that you want us to see, then let us know about it and email us a link to it. Who knows? Perhaps we will be inspired to invite you to one of our Story Crossroads event? Remember that the 4th Annual Story Crossroads
Festival is on May 15, 2019.
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Artwork by Rowan North, captofthebast@gmail.com,
The Laughing Prince, Slavic tale
There once was a farmer who did not see much coming from his youngest son, Stefan. While his three oldest boys were smart in their studies, this youngest boy talked nonsense. The farmer also had a daughter who enjoyed the company of this youngest boy as he knew how to tell stories and make her laugh. The older brothers sought their fortunes though the farmer thought it best for the youngest boy to stay and work the
farm. Stefan became strong and talked to the animals as if they were human. The older brothers teased Stefan though it could not be denied that Stefan could work as hard as two men on the farm. Most of all, the brothers did not understand why Stefan as always happy. The sister, named Militza, often had to defend Stefan and would stomp her feet to emphasize how amazing Stefan was to her and everyone. Now this family lived in land ruled by the Tsar who had only
one daughter and no other heirs. As the Tsar wished he had a son, he raised his daughter as if she was a boy. The Princess was taught in all areas and excelled in knowledge. Yet, day after day she was bored with the studies as the scholar was dry and sometimes she could not help but fall asleep. One of these days, the scholars scolded her and the Princess said, "I want to do more than this. I still am a girl who loves to dress up and go to a ball and dance!" Someone
commented, "You sound like a farmer's daughter." To this, the Princess replied, "I wish I was a farmer's daughter. Then I could go dancing instead of studying with funny old men and silly old women!" This upset the tutors and told the Tsar. The Tsar summoned the Princess and asked what was meant by "funny old men and silly old women." She yelled that she was surrounded by them and committed to being naughty. Any scholars who came, she tossed out books from the
window or tore papers and even broke someone's glasses. The Tsar ordered the Princess to be locked up and only fed bread and water. The Princess humphed, "I won't eat the bread and water until you send someone who can make me laugh!" The Tsar knew of her stubbornness and worried the Princess could die. Many shows and festivities were put on to amuse the Princess. Not one laugh came. The Tsar said he only wanted her educated, but she said that she needed more
than education but a chance to enjoy life as well. The Tsar turned to the scholars, "With all that you know, can you not make my daughter laugh?" No one succeeded. He realized that the Princess was always be taught and corrected and no one had allowed any imagination beyond the lessons. Days went by and the Princess did not eat. It was announced throughout the kingdom that three bags of gold would be given to anyone who could make the Princess laugh. Lines and
lines of people came. No one had a funny enough story. Then, the Tsar offered his daughter's hand in marriage for it now did not matter whom she married--even a farmer's son. Plenty of men--old and young came. Still nothing. Word spread to Militza, who knew her brother Stefan could do it. Stefan thought it would be quite a joke if he should become Tsar and laughed. That night, the sister whispered in Stefan's ear, "Start the story with 'In my young days
when I was an old, old man..." The next day, Stefan dressed in his finest clothes and rode his horse. He entered the castle and saw the Tsar, who reminded Stefan of a bull. He worked with bulls all the time at the farm so he had no fear. He then saw the Princess with her golden hair fanned out on the bed and kissed her hand. "I am not smart and even if I can get you to laugh, you would not have to marry me. I am only here for Militza." "Who is
Militza?" "My sister, and she loves my stories and thinks they are funny. Last night, she told me to tell you 'In my young days, when I was an old, old man...' so that you'll laugh and then you would eat for you must be hungry." The Princess admitted she was hungry. She was also curious about the story inspired by Militza. "Tell me this story." "But it is foolish!" "Still, go
on!"
Stefan said: In my young days when I was an old, old man I loved to count my bees as the sun rose. I could count the bees but it was hard to count the beehives. I had too many beehives. After counting, I discovered that my favorite bee was missing. Immediately, I saddled my rooster to find him.
"What! Saddled a rooster?"
I followed the bee's track until I came a sea and on the other side I saw a field and my bee was harnessed to plow the millet. I shouted at the man and the man gave me my bee and a bag of millet to pay for his services. I tied that bag of millet to the bee. I then got off my rooster and rode upon my bee. I took the rooster by the hand as he had done enough carrying."
On and on, Stefan spoke from the death of his bee by wolves, honey that spilled out upon the kill, two deer close by who lept upon one leg, making leather bottles from those deer to carry the honey, re-mounting the rooster, and arriving home in time before his father was born. He needed to do a christening with holy water for his father and had to go to heaven to fetch the water. He remembered the millet and climbed a
millet stalk to heaven. Upon retrieving water and climbing down, a storm arose and he could not reach earth. He had long hair and tied it to a tree in heaven. The climb down as so long that he made a knot in his hair here and there if he had to sit and rest. One time, it was so cold as he sat that he took a needle from his coat, split the needle for firewood, and warmed himself. Eventually, he made it down but people asked what happened to Stefan's head. He
knew he must have forgotten his head. A fox was sniffing at Stefan's skull that was back a ways. Stefan pulled the fox's tail and the fox gave Stefan a paper that was written the words, "Now the Princess can eat for she laughed and Stefan and Militza are happy." And so it was.
Artwork by Rowan North, captofthebast@gmail.com,
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Foolish Stories from Fools
Inspired by story "The Laughing Prince"
Geared for Ages 6+
One person is the storyteller and one or a small group represent royalty. Everyone tries not to laugh as the storyteller shares a foolish story that goes on and on for the time limit agreed by the group. For example, the storyteller might have up to two minutes or even one minute. The first person who laughs then becomes the next storyteller. To boost the challenge, reduce the time for the story. It could be by 10 to 15 seconds
shorter each time.
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Funders of Story Crossroads |
We appreciate funding from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Utah Division of Arts and Museums (UDAM), the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership (NSOUL), the Utah Humanities, the Utah Valley University,
the South Jordan Arts Council, the City of Murray-Cultural Arts, Casey and Rachel Hedman and many generous individuals who have made things possible. |
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