Utah Storytelling--mid-May to July

Published: Tue, 05/17/11


Utah Storytelling Events
-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.

May 17, 2011 will be the Story Potluck, charity event at the Ladies' Literary Club House (historic).  This is sponsored by the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.  See more details at http://www.storypotluck.org.

May 31, 2011 will be the Youth Tall Tale Contest at the Gale Center of History and Culture in South Jordan at 7:00pm.  Contact Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or usgmemo@gmail.com for signing up youth.

June 1, 2011 is the deadline to submit workshop/performance proposals to the Timpanogos Storytelling Conference (http://www.timpfest.org) while July 1, 2011 is the deadline for workshop/story auditions for Utah's StorySwap (http://www.utahstoryswap.wordpress.com).

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-



Go to http://www.utstoryguild.org for free Chapter meetings. 
Or individual meetings are listed amongst events below.
Event Listings


Event:  Story Potluck, dinner & story concert that helps homeless
Sponsors:  Utah Storytelling Guild and Utah Division of Arts and Museums (part of Random Acts of Art Grant)
Date/Time:  Tues. May 17th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Performing Story Chefs:  Joel Long, Paul Ketzle, Rebecca Pendleton, Jean Irwin, Julie Barnson, Ginger Parkinson, Suzanne Hudson, Kathleen G. Lund, George McEwan (interpreted by Karl Behling), Suzanne Decaria, Shauna Eccles, Pamela Hanks, Melissa Bond, Judy Pomeroy Pond, Laurie Allen
Menu:  Fragrant Almond Chicken, Parmesan Eggplant Boats, Squash with Indian Flavors, Inarizushi, Fruit/Orange Dip, Cranberry Rolls, Jody's Raspberry Pie, Pistachio Brownies, Fudge
Suggested Minimum Donation:  Proceeds help the Road Home--$50.00/plate, $10.00/e-book cookbook anthology, $20.00/hard copy cookbook anthology
Limited Seating--Reserve Seat:  Call (801) 870-5799 or email usgmemo@gmail.com
Location:  Ladies' Literary Club House (historic) at 850 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Website:   http://www.storypotluck.org or email usgmemo@gmail.com or call (801) 870-5799 for more details


Event:  USG-Ben Lomond Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Wed. May 18th 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:  Storytelling with Angela Lloyd
Date/Time:  Thurs. May 19th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Featured National Teller:  Angela Lloyd (CA)
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Orem Public Library (Storytelling Wing) at 58 N. State St., Orem


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.)
Storytelling:  Noon-3:30pm on Fri., 12:30pm-3:30pm on Sat. as well as live Story Road Utah radio show session
Featured Tellers:  Carol Esterreicher, Ivo Peterson, Alison Fiscus, Andrew Clark, Valerie Meade
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/participate
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


Event:  USG--Timp Tellers Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Thurs. June 2nd at 7:00pm
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:  Utah Lake State Park Festival (Free fishing day--and storytelling)
Date/Time:  Sat. June 4th from 10:00am-2:00pm with storytelling every half hour
Featured Teller:  Steffani Raff
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Utah Lake State Park pavilion at 4400 West Center St., Provo
Contact/Website:  Call (801) 364-0088 ext. 104 or http://www.piratesinpajamas.com


Event:  USG--Olympus Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Wed. June 8th 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:  An Afternoon of Magic and Music in the Mansion (with storytelling)
Date/Time:  Sat. June 11th from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Featured Magician/Teller:  Richard Hatch
Cost:  $10.00/adult, $7.00/under 12--Limited seating and sold out last time so go to http://www.HatchAcademy.com to reserve online
Location:  The Thatcher Young Mansion at 35 West 100 South, Logan
Website/Contact:  http://www.HatchAcademy.com or call 435-932-0017 or email richard@hatchacademy.com


Event:  Art & Music at Heritage Park (Grand Opening)
Sponsor:  Kaysville Parks & Recreation
Date/Time:  Sat. June 18th, 11:00am-9:00pm (storytelling 11:00am-6:00pm)
Utah Storytelling Guild Tellers:  Karl Behling, Holly Robison, Karla Huntsman, Jean Andra Miller, Laurie Allen, Kathleen G. Lund, Janine Nishiguchi, Rachel Hedman, Elaine Brewster
Youth Tellers:  Audrey & Nora Robison
Featured Artist:  Kurt Bestor and many musicians
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Heritage Park at 250 N. 100 E., Kaysville


Event:  USG--Bridgerland Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Tues. June 21st at 7:00pm
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:  Utah Arts Festival (with storytelling)
Dates/Times:  Thurs.-Sun., June 23rd-26th, Noon to 11:00pm daily
Utah Tellers:  Steffani Raff, ToriAnn Perkey, Paige Funk
National Teller:  Syd Lieberman
Cost:  Adult-$10.00/day; Seniors-$5.00/day; Under age 12-Free; 4-day Pass-$30.00
Location:  Library Square at 200 East 400 South, Salt Lake City
Website:  http://uaf.org
 
 
Event:  Youth Teller Reunion Concert--open to public
Sponsors:  Weber State University Storytelling Festival and Ogden's Eccles Dinosaur Park
Date/Time:  Sat. June 25th at 1:00pm
Featured Tellers:  10 youth tellers from the Weber State University Storytelling Festival (grand finale of Youth Teller Reunion)
Cost:  Admission to Park, regular rates:  Adults-$7.00; Seniors/Students-$6.00; Children (2-12)-$5.00; Under 2-Free
Location:  Ogden's Eccles Dinosaur Park at 1544 East Park Blvd., Ogden
Contact/Websites:  Ask Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or info@rachelhedman.com for more details. See http://www.weber.edu/storytelling or 
 
 
Event:  25th Annual Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Fair
Dates/Times:  Sat.-Sun. June 25th-26th, Storytelling will be three 30-minute sessions daily
Featured Tellers:  Glastonbury Duo--Dave and Carol Sharp from UT
Cost:  $9.00 for one-day Adult, $12.00 for two-day Adult, $7.00 for one-day Senior/Child 5-12, $9.00 for two-day Senior/Child 5-12, Under 5 are free, $38.00 for two Adults and two 5-12-year olds 
Location:  Howard Amon Park at one corner east from the George Washington Way and Lee Blvd. in Richland, WA
 
 
Event:  Timpanogos Storytelling Retreat
Focus:  Historically Speaking: Capturing Place and Time
Dates/Times:  Mon.-Fri., June 27th-July 1st, All day for each day
Featured Presenter/Teller:  Syd and Adrienne Lieberman, award-winning storyteller and spouse
Deadline/Cost:  Registration limited and cost includes all workshop events, luxury lodging, activities and two meals each day.  Sign-up by May 1st and pay only $700 or $650 if sharing a room.  After May 1st = $750 or $700 if sharing a room.
Location:  Beautiful private home in Sundance area, address given
to those attending
Website:  http://www.timpfest.org or reserve your seat through
storyteller@orem.org or call (801) 229-7436
 
 
Event:  Glastonbury Duo in Murray Park
Sponsor:  Murray Arts Council as part of Murray Arts in the Park
Date/Time:  Tues. June 28th, Noon-2:00pm
Featured Tellers:  Glastonbury Duo--Dave and Carol Sharp
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Murray Park Pavilion #5 at 296 E. Murray Park Ave, Murray
 
 
Event:  "Tales for a Summer Evening"
Sponsor:  Farmington City
Date/Time:  Thurs. July 7th, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers: TBA
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Community Arts Center at 120 S. Main St., Farmington
Contact/Website:  Contact Karl Behling at kbstoryteller@gmail.com or go to http://www.farmington.utah.gov/  
 
 
Event:  Eleanor Roosevelt comes to the Gale--storytelling re-enactor
Date/Time:  Tues. July 19th at 7:00pm
Featured Teller:  Rachel Hedman, telling/dressing as Eleanor Roosevelt
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  The Gale Center of History and Culture at 10300 Beckstead, South Jordan
 
 
Event:  Glastonbury Duo in Kanab--stories, puppets, and music from Celtic countries
Date/Time:  Wed. July 27th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Featured Tellers:  Glastonbury Duo (David & Carol Sharp)
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Kanab City Library at 374 N. Main St., Kanab
Website:  http://www.kanablibrary.org or 
 
 
Event:  Magic N' Storytelling
Sponsor:  Murray City Cultural Arts
Date/Time:  Fri. July 29th at 7:00pm
Featured Teller:  Carol Esterreicher
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Murray Park Amphitheater at 296 E. Murray Park Ln, Murray
Contact/Website:  Call (801) 264-2614 or go to http://www.carolstories.com
 
 
 
 
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