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-Semi-monthly email list for story lovers and story listeners-
-compliments of the Utah Storytelling Guild-
Welcome Message & Opportunities
If you know any events open to the public, then send to the Utah Storytelling Guild at usgmemo@gmail.com. Rachel Hedman is this email's coordinator. Submit events by the 1st and 15th of the month.
March 30, 2011 will be the 1st Road to Success Utah Story Event from 6:00am-6:00pm at The Gateway (SLC) with 8 Utah Storytelling Guild members performing to assist the $1 million literacy cause. See http://www.utahstory.org.
April 1, 2011 will be the Utah's Biggest Liar Contest with youth and adult levels in Orem. See details below or contact April Johnson at (801) 473-9066 or aprildj@comcast.net.
May 5, 2011 will be the Mountain West Arts Conference with Keynote Chris Abani, Nigerian Storyteller. See details below or go to http://www.arts.utah.gov.
For those on Facebook, the Utah Storytelling Guild is a group on it. You can also follow announcements from the guild on Twitter through utstoryguild.
Until we tell again-
Or individual meetings are listed amongst events below.
Event Listings
Event: David Holt's Performance
Date/Time: Wed. March 23rd at 7:00pm
National Teller: David Holt "Banjo-man"
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Orem Public Library at 58 N. State St., Orem
Event: "The Art of Grantwriting"
Host: Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Dates/Times/Locations:
--All workshops are 8:30am-4:00pm with 1-hour lunch break--
*Thurs. March 24th--SCERA at 745 S. State, Rm 101, Orem
*Thurs. April 7th--CVCA at 43 S. Main, Logan
*Thurs. April 14th--Rio Grande Depot at 300 S. Rio Grande, Zephyr Rm, SLC
Cost: Arts & cultural representatives may participate free, but reservations are required as space is limited.
RSVP/Contact: Anna Boulton at aboulton@utah.gov or (801) 235-7546
Website: http://www.artsandmuseums.utah.gov
Event: Spring Kick-off Read-athon (storytelling)--North
Theme: Wild West Extravaganza
Date/Time: Fri. March 25th at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers (order): Karen Blair, Rachel Hedman, Christie Jensen, Laurie Allen, Laurel Pederson, Nikki Casey, Suzanne Lyday
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: North Branch Library at 562 S. 1000 E., Clearfield
Event: Spring Kick-off Read-athon (storytelling)--Central
Theme: Wild West Extravaganza
Date/Time: Fri. March 25th at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers: Brian Arnold-cowboy poet, Marilyn Getts, Brad Maurer
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Central Branch Library at 155 N. Wasatch, Layton
Event: Spring Kick-off Read-athon (storytelling)--South
Theme: Wild West Extravaganza
Date/Time: Fri. March 25th at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers: Janine Nishiguchi, Carolyn Myers, Laura Shumway, Sabra Fisher
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: South Branch Library at 725 S. Main St., Bountiful
Date/Time: Sat. March 26th from 6:00pm-7:00pm (w\ Q&A)
Featured Teller: Treehouse Troupe--story theatre
Cost: $4.00/person if Treehouse member, $6.00/person if non-member
Location: Treehouse Museum at 347 22nd St., Ogden
Event: Road to Success Utah Story Event
Cause: $1 million towards literacy
Date/Time: Wed. March 30th from 6:00am-6:00pm
Featured Tellers throughout Day (alphabetical): Julie Barnson, Karl Behling, Rachel Hedman, Janine Nishiguchi, Ginger Parkinson, Holly Robison, Clive Romney, Jan C. Smith
Balloon Artist with Stories: Kira Larkin
Other Artists: Magician, Clifford the Red Dog, other surprises
Cost: Free, open to all--donations help $1 million goal for literacy
Location: Outside of The Gateway (inside Union Pacific Grand Hall if inclement weather) at 400 West 100 South, SLC
Event: Utah Storytelling Guild Board mtg--open to public
Date/Time: Wed. March 30th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Agenda Items: Orientation; USG Website; Story Potluck--Celebration Dinner; Guild Videos; StorySwap
Cost: Free, open to anyone, bring snack/treat if you like
Location: Home in Layton, UT--RSVP at usgmemo@gmail.com or call (801) 870-5799 for address and directions
Event: Utah's Biggest Liar Contest
Hosts: Timpanogos Storytelling Institute, Orem Public Library, Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Times: Fri. April 1st at 6:15pm-7:00pm (youth), 7:00pm-8:30pm (adults)
Featured Tellers: Adults and Kids from community--anyone welcome though need to register (FREE) to be on program
Cost: Free, open to all
Register as Adult/Youth Teller: April Johnson at (801) 473-9066 or aprildj@comcast.net
Story Details: 6 min. or less lie/tall tale told in unique & original way and judged on teller's stage presence and story development
Location: Orem Public Library at 58 N. State St., Orem
Event: USG--Timp Tellers Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Fri., April 1st at 6:15pm (due to Utah's Biggest Liar)
Location: Orem Public Library (Media Aud.) at 58 N. State St., Orem
Cost: Free, open to 8-yr-olds+-adults
Yearly Utah Storytelling Guild Membership:
$20.00/individual or $30.00/family
(all 8-yr-olds+ in same household)
Contact: Ginger Parkinson at gingerparkinson@gmail.com
Event: USG--Olympus Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Wed., April 13th at 6:30pm (coaching) and 7:00pm-8:45pm (meeting)
Location:
Story Room, SLC Library at 210 E. 400 S., SLC
Cost: Free, open to 8-yr-olds+-adults
Yearly Utah Storytelling Guild Membership: $20.00/individual or $30.00/family
(all 8-yr-olds+ in same household)
Contact: Joanna Huffaker at jo2day@gmail.com
Event: The Story Stone: A Staged Reading
Hosts: UVU Department of Theatric Arts and Orem Public Library
Date/Time: Fri. April 15th at 7:00pm
Featured Playwright/Storyteller: Wendy Gourley
Cost: Free, open to all
Location:
Orem Public Library (Media Aud.) at 58 N. State St., Orem
Event: Fillmore City Library's Multi-Cultural Street Fair
Date/Time: Sat. April 16th from 11:00am-4:00pm (storytelling at 11:30am and 2:30pm)
Featured Teller: Julie Barnson
Cost: Free, open to all, could buy things from vendors
Location: Fillmore City Library at 25 South 100 West, Fillmore
Event: USG-Bridgerland Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Wed., April 20th at 6:30pm
Location: Summerfest Office at 69 E. 100 N., Logan
Cost: Free, open to 8-yr-olds+-adults
Yearly Utah Storytelling Guild Membership: $20.00/individual or $30.00/family
(all 8-yr-olds+ in same household)
Contact: Dr. David Sidwell at dr.davidsidwell@gmail.com
Event: USG-Ben Lomond Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Wed., April 20th at 7:00pm
Location: Weber County Library at 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden
Cost: Free, open to 8-yr-olds+-adults
Yearly Utah Storytelling Guild Membership:
$20.00/individual or $30.00/family
(all 8-yr-olds+ in same household)
Contact: Laurie Allen at funnygrandma258@yahoo.com
Event: 2nd House Concert--Storytelling
Date/Time: Fri. April 22nd from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Featured Tellers: TBA, those qualified through professional development series
Cost: Free, open to older audiences/adults
Location: Holly's home in Murray, email her at robhollyb@gmail.com for address and directions
Event: Little Bloomsbury Foundation 5th Annual Art & Music Festival on "Provident Living"
Date/Time: Fri.-Sun. April 22nd-24th from 10:00am-9:00pm
Featured Tellers: Willa Miller, Dr. Brenda Sun
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Little Bloomsbury Foundation Office at 181 N. 200 E., Logan
Event: Mountain West Arts Conference
Date/Time: Thurs. May 5th from 7:00am-5:00pm
Keynote: Chris Abani, Nigerian Storyteller
Cost: $85.00/person, $75.00/Change Leader, $65.00/student
Location: Utah Cultural Celebration Center at 1355 W. 3100 S., West Valley City
Event: 34th Annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival
Dates/Times: Thurs.-Sat. May 26th-28th with 5:30pm-9:00pm (Thurs.), 9:00am-8:00pm (Fri.), and 7:00am-9:00pm (Sat.)
Featured Tellers: TBA
Cost: Free except for food or crafts to buy at booths
Location: Most at Snow College Campus at 150 E. College Ave. (100 North) or Pioneer Park (enter at about 50 N. 100 W.), Ephraim
Event: 4th Annual Youth Tall Tale Contest
Date/Time: Tues. May 31st at 7:00pm
Featured Tellers: Youth who wish to enter/compete
Cost: Free, open to all with prizes to those who tell
Location: The Gale Center of History and Culture at 10300 Beckstead, South Jordan
Contact to Participate: Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or info@rachelhedman.com
www.utstoryguild.org * usgmemo@gmail.com * PO Box 160631, Clearfield, UT 84016 |
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