Event Listings
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, Rachel Hedman, Suzanne Decaria, Holly Robison, Karla Huntsman, Jean Andra Miller, Laurie Allen, Kathleen G. Lund, Janine Nishiguchi, Elaine Brewster, Gary D. Hansen (flute player/teller)
Youth Tellers: Audrey & Nora Robison, Bethany Decaria, Sarah Francis, Allison Francis, Monet Wilson
Featured Artist: Kurt Bestor free concert at 7:30pm as well as many other musicians
Cost: Free, open to all and then free movie "Despicable Me" at 9:00pm, plus food and crafts that vary from free to small cost
Parking: Davis High School at 325 S. Main St., Kaysville with free shuttle every 7 minutes
Location: Heritage Park at 250 N. 100 E., Kaysville
Event: USG--Bridgerland Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Tues. June 21st, 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: Lunch Bunch at Gallivan Center--Storytelling Concerts
Dates/Times (all Noon to 1:00pm):
Thurs., June 23rd--Laurie Allen
Thurs., July 21st--Laurie Allen
Wed., Aug. 31st--Carol Esterreicher
Thurs., Sept. 15th--Carol Estereicher
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City, just west of the bridge in a grassy area with tables and chairs for lunch goers
Event: Utah Arts Festival (with storytelling)
Dates/Times: Thurs.-Sun., June 23rd-26th, Noon to 11:00pm daily
Storytelling: Sat., June 25th, 1:00pm as well as Sun., June 26th, 1:00pm in Community Writing Center on Library Square
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
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, 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
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. $750 or $700 if sharing a room.
Location: Beautiful private home in Sundance area, address given
to those attending
storyteller@orem.org or call (801) 229-7436
Event: "One Righteous Man: The Story of Raoul Wallenberg"
Sponsor: Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Date/Time: Mon. June 27th, 7:00pm
National Teller: Syd Lieberman
Cost: Free, recommended for 12-years+
Location: Orem Public Library, 58 N. State St., Orem
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: Workshop-Historical Stories with Syd Lieberman
Sponsor: Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Date/Time: Fri. July 1st, 9:00am-3:00pm
Featured Presenter: National teller Syd Lieberman
Cost: $100.00/person, Limited space of first 15 people who respond and spot guaranteed when check received. Check written to Timpanogos Storytelling Institute and mailed to Dee Buffington at 199 N. 290 W., Lindon, UT 84042. Fee includes lunch.
Details: Participants encouraged to bring laptops (wireless Internet available), relevant research materials, and story/idea. Session will be filmed much like 5-episode "What's Your Story".
Location: The Bunkhouse, an Ashton property located just above Sundance, across from Bear Wallow (more details given upon registration)
Event: Motoko & Eshu-Storytelling with Weber County Library System
Dates/Times:
Thurs. July 7th, 10:30am-Main Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden
Sat. July 9th, 10:30am-Pleasant Valley Library, 5568 Adams Ave., Ogden
National Tellers: Motoko (Asian stories) & Eshu Bumpus (African stories)
Cost: Free, open to all
Event: "Tales for a Summer Evening"
Sponsor: Farmington City
Date/Time: Thurs. July 7th, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers: George McEwan, Richard Hatch, Suzanne Decaria, Glastonbury Duo (Dave & Carol Sharp)
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Community Arts Center at 120 S. Main St., Farmington
Event: USG--Timp Tellers Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Thurs. July 7th, 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: National Storytelling Event--Motoko & Eshu
Date/Time: Thurs. July 7th, 7:00pm
National Tellers: Motoko (Asian stories) & Eshu Bumpus (African stories)
Cost: Free, recommended for ages 5+
Location: Draper Amphitheater, 944 E. Vestry Rd., Draper
Event: USG--Olympus Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Wed. July 13th, 6:00pm
Location:
Holly's home in Murray for Summer Party-potluck, email robhollyb@gmail.com for address and directions
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: Storytelling with Carmen Deedy
Sponsor: Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Date/Time: Mon. July 18th, 7:30pm
National Teller: Carmen Deedy
Cost: Free, recommended for 12-years+
Location: Orem Public Library, 58 N. State St., Orem
Event: Pioneer Art Festival--with storytelling
Date/Time: Sat. July 23rd, 6:00am-8:00am (set-up, public can roam farm), 8:00am-6:00pm (activities galore), 6:00pm-9:00pm (Artists BBQ & Social-ticket required)
Featured Tellers: Story Road Utah (vignettes throughout event), Utah Storytelling Guild--names TBA
Featured Artists: Greg Olsen, Anne Marie Oborn, Sandra Rast, Jon McNaughton, Del Parson, Liz Lemon Swindle, Julie Rogers, Joseph Brickey, Linda Curley Christensen, and 70 others
Cost: Free, open to all with optional BBQ/Social of $25.00/plate
Location: Wheeler Farm at 6351 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City
Event: Eleanor Roosevelt comes to the Gale--storytelling re-enactor
Date/Time: Tues. July 26th, 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, 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
Event: 3rd House Concert--Storytelling
Sponsor: Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time: Wed. July 27th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Featured Tellers: TBA, those qualified through professional development series
Cost: Free, open to older audiences/adults
Location: Karl's home in Kaysville, email him at kbstoryteller@gmail.com for address and directions
Event: Magic N' Storytelling
Sponsor: Murray City Cultural Arts
Date/Time: Fri. July 29th, 2:00pm
Featured Teller: Carol Esterreicher
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Murray Pavilion #5, 296 E. Murray Park Ln, Murray
Event: Story Road Utah, audience takes part in live recording
Date/Time: Tues. Aug. 2nd, 7:00pm
Featured Host/Tellers: Marvin Payne, Enoch Train, and many others TBA
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Sandy Amphitheater at 1245 E. 9400 S., Sandy
Event: "Adult/Child Critter Tunes and Tales", University of Utah Storytelling Course
Dates/Times: MTWThF, Aug. 8th-12th, 10:00am-Noon each day
Course Number: YEPRS 55
Instructor: Brian Jackson Fetzer
Cost: Tuition of $80.00 + Special Fee of $15.00 = $95.00 (includes parent and child)
Age: Students must be 4 by first day of class plus have parent
Details: Explore songs and stories that connect to 4-5 year olds and experience the impact in class.
Location: Salt Lake City site of University of Utah, AEB 136
Event: USG-Ben Lomond Chapter Meeting
Date/Time: Wed. August 10th, 6:00pm
Location:
Jean's home in Ogden for Summer Party-potluck, email jamandr2m@gmail.com for address and directions
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: Summertime Stories with Rachel Hedman
Date/Time: Tues. Aug. 23, 7:00pm
Featured Teller: Rachel Hedman
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: The Gale Center of History and Culture at 10300 Beckstead, South Jordan
Event: 22nd Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
Dates/Times: Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 2nd-4th with Thurs. 10:00am-9:00pm (workshops and evening concert), Fri. and Sat. 9:00am-10:00pm (concerts all day/night)
National Tellers: Milbre Burch, Carol Cain, Mitch Capel, Charlie Chin, Willy Claflin, Donald Davis, Beth Horner, Susan Klein, Kevin Kling, Bruce Lindsay, Antonio Rocha, Sheila Starks Phillips, Corinne Stavish, Teresa Clark
Utah Teller: George McEwan
Cost: Start from $8.00 (evening concert) to $40.00 (full festival w/o workshops) to $120.00 for family weekend pass
Locations: Mt. Timpanogos Park in Orem--Handicap parking and a drop-off/pick-up area available at the Mt. Timpanogos Park entrance. For continuous shuttle service to the Park, please park at one of the following locations: 810 E. 600 N.-Orem, 766 E. 1200 N.-Orem, 4775 N. 300 W.-Provo (across Riverwoods Shopping Center). Please allow approximately 15 minutes for shuttle service depending on lines and traffic. Evening concerts will be at the SCERA Shell and at the Mt. Timpanogos Park.
Event: "Meet n' Mingle" Utah Storytelling Guild-open to all
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 4th, 9:00am-9:45am with free light refreshment
Cost: Admission into Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (USG members receive group rate)
Location: Bonneville Tent, Timpanogos Storytelling Festival at Mt. Timpanogos Park, Orem
Event: Auditions for Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Live Audition Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 10th, starting from 11:00am
Festival Dates: Mon.-Wed., Feb. 27th-29th, 2012
Looking for: Adults, college students, bilingual tellers, and youth/parent tandems
Other Options: If unable to attend Live Audition, then you could submit requirements by Internet or Mail: Application, picture, 8-minute or less story
Location: Weber County Library Aud., 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden
Contact: Email story@weber.edu with questions/comments or call Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 (could reserve spot-highly recommended)
Event: VernalUTAH's Indian Summer Storytelling Festival
Dates/Times: Thurs.-Fri., Sept. 22nd-23rd with Thurs. Dinner/Story Theatre at 6:30pm and Fri. with "Bedtime Stories" at 6:00pm and "A Grand Night of Tales" at 8:00pm
National Tellers: TBA
Costs: Thurs.-$25.00/person; Fri. 6:00pm-$2.00/person; Fri. 8:00pm-FREE
Locations: Thurs.--Uintah High School's Little Theater, 1880 W. 500 N., Vernal plus Fri. Bedtime/Grand Night--Vernal Middle School, 721 W. 100 S., Vernal
