Story Crossroads: The Newsletter
Volume 7, Issue 4
Traditions in our E-Newsletter
* Story of the Month
* Events
* Story Videos of the Month, created or loved by us
* Cap's Off to You! - people/organization profiles
* Past Celebrations
Commissioned Artwork by Rowan North
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Year-at-a-Glance (click on month or story title for story):
October 2021 - Europe - Luxembourg
November 2021 - Asia - Nepal
December 2021 - Australia/Oceania - Fiji
Story of the Month rotates with the six major continents. Our paid memberships delve deeper with three family/classroom activities as well as recipe(s) with the featured culture and country.
Thank you to commissioned articles and e-workbooks from Laura Packer, Sam Payne, Baba the Storyteller, Karl Behling, Linda Gorham, Dr. Joseph Sobol, Karla Huntsman, Peter Cook, Jim Brulé,
Steffani Raff, Melva Gifford, and Lyn Ford. Join us as a Story Crossroads Member today.
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Story Crossroads Academy
- Spread the word -
We launched Story Crossroads Academy, online self-led storytelling courses, with special attention to teachers, homeschool groups, and seniors. The first 8-hour course (4 modules - 16 lessons) is free with American Sign Language and open captioning for
increased accessibly.
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Participation Storytelling on Zoom & In-Person
Jeff Gere
Monday, September 6, 2021
Labor Day for U.S.
9am-10:30am MDT (UTC -6)
Sliding Scale Tuition: $5 minimum, $25 suggested donation, on up to $50
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54th House Concert - in-person
Elaine Brewster & Express Mail Fiddlers
“They Rode With The Wind: The Pony Express”
Friday, September 17, 2021
7pm-8pm MDT (UTC -6)
Suggested donation $15+/person or $25+/household
House Concert Series
Exact address given upon registration
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Following the Folktales Around the World: 200 Countries - 200 Collections
Presenter: Dr. Csenge Zalka
Facilitator: Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Saturday, September 18, 2021
9:30am-11:00am MDT (UTC -6)
Only $5 to prove your commitment, though feel free to donate beyond the tuition
Presentation with Q&A
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55th House Concert - in-person
Cherie Davis
“Ghostly Legends of Salt Lake City”
Friday, October 1, 2021
7pm-8pm MDT (UTC -6)
Suggested donation $15+/person or $25+/household
House Concert Series
Exact address given upon registration
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The Charms and Challenges of Genre in Storytelling
Milbre Burch
Saturday, October 9, 2021
9am-10:30am MDT (UTC -6)
Sliding Scale Tuition: $5 minimum, $25 suggested donation, on up to $50
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Story Videos of the Month
Enjoy Eth-Noh-Tec with their beautiful and poetic way of telling stories - plus Robert and Nancy recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Follow them on YouTube. The last two videos are showing what you can look forward to with Jeff Gere's virtual workshop "Participation Storytelling on Zoom &
In-Person" on September 6, 2021 as well as a teaser of our latest article for Story Crossroads Memberships written by Lyn Ford.
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If you or someone you know has a story video that you want us to see, then let us know by emailing info@storycrossroads.org.
Celebrating your way of using story
Featuring: Wanna Zinsmaster (Posthumously)
Find out more the impact that Wanna Zinsmaster has had for and will continue to have for Story Crossroads...and the world. Click link below or on the picture of Wanna Zinsmaster.
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A New Sacred Space - Share Memories
Do you know a Story Artist who has passed on and want others to remember them? Memories? Pictures? You can submit names and memories of Story Artists who have passed on through our
online form.
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We had an eye-opening virtual workshop on August 7, 2021 led by George McEwan on "A Well Crafted Lie." He shared tips that are not your typical polishing that would explain why he is a 6-time winner of Utah's Biggest Liar.
We had our 53rd House Concert on August 13, 2021 with 38 people in a lovely yard, a slight breeze, and glorious stories told by Randel McGee as Hans Christian Andersen. A couple of his pieces were paper-cutting-tales WHILE telling. Thank you to the Jessop Family for hosting.
On August 27-28, 2021, we had 10 volunteers at the Utah Renaissance Faire in Lehi, Utah to do story fortune telling. We offered two kinds - personal or fantasy. We had quite the line and happy families. We had one family that said they remembered us from two years ago (our first time at the Faire) and that their
kids refused to go home until they visited us. Ah, we love these memories. Perhaps you wish to volunteer with us? |
Tuesdays, 9am-9:30am MDT (UTC -6)
We have weekly live-streaming of behind-the-scenes of Story Crossroads.
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1st Fridays, Noon-1pm MDT (UTC -6)
Join our informal video chats on Discord about storytelling-related topics. Find archived talking points from past discussions as well as future topics.
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We appreciate the permission from Steve Evans to use his world photojournalist pictures. He as well as other talented people are found on the Honored Artists page.
Through the Non-Profit Rewards Program, Story Crossroads receives materials as well as continuous fundraising through Clever Octopus, which sells discounted art and craft supplies from 2250 South West Temple, South Salt Lake, 84115. After your purchase, you can place tokens in our Story Crossroads jar at
their store location for continuous donations to us. Visit www.cleveroctopus.org for more information. |
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