Utah Storytelling--November to December

Published: Wed, 11/16/11



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.

StorySwap, Utah's Tellabration FREE event, will be on Friday-Saturday, November 18-19.  See more details athttp://www.utstoryswap.org. 

Enjoy the world first 24/7/365 storytelling radio called "A World of Storytelling."  Go to http://www.aslanproductionstudio.com and you can download the free player at http://www.live365.com.

Youth Chapters (age 8-18) continue for the second month in Ogden and Salt Lake City.  Check out dates/times below or, for more info, email usgmemo@gmail.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-

Utah Storytelling Guild

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

Event:  Youth Storytelling Chapter--Ogden (ages 8-18)
Sponsor:  Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Thurs. Nov. 17th, 5:00pm-6:00pm (next Dec. 15th)
Adult Leaders--always 2:  Kelly Quiroz and Karrie Poulter
Cost:  Free, open to kids aged 8-18, permissions form to complete by guardian
Location:  Polk Elementary School Library, 2615 Polk Ave., Ogden
Contacts:  Kelly--(801) 645-0099, kellyquiroz@msn.com or Karrie--(801) 721-9770, karrie.poulter@gmail.com


Event:  Youth Storytelling Chapter--Salt Lake (ages 8-18)
Sponsor:  Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Thurs. Nov. 17th, 7:00pm-8:00pm (next Dec. 15th)
Adult Leaders--always 2:  Julie Barnson and Holly Robison
Cost:  Free, open to kids aged 8-18, permissions form to complete by guardian
Location:  Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 S., Murray
Contacts:  Julie--(801) 302-9418, julie.barnson@gmail.com or Holly--(801) 440-6857, robhollyb@gmail.com

 
Event:  Utah's StorySwap, part of the nationwide Tellabration!
Date/Times:  Fri.-Sat. Nov. 18th-19th with Fri. 7:00pm-9:00pm and Sat. from 9:00am-4:00pm
Keynote:  Debi Richan
Fri. Night Tellers:  Karla Huntsman, Darius Ouderkirk, Jan C. Smith, Karl Behling, Julie Barnson, John Beach, Carol Esterreicher
Sat. Workshop Presenters:  David Bullock & Cathy Barker, Claudene Gordon, Clive Romney, David Sidwell
Cost:  Free, open to all ages
Location:  Murray Theater at 4961 S. State St., Murray


Event:  Center for Story Benefit Concert and Silent Auction
Date/Time:  Fri. Nov. 18th, 6:00pm (auction), 7:30pm (concert)
Featured Teller:  Donald Davis
Cost:  Reserved seats--$10.00 or $15.00 at door, VIP seats--$20.00 or $25.00 at door, then any amount you put towards the auction
Location:  Orem High School Auditorium, 175 S. 400 E., Orem

 
Event:  1st-Person Interpretations--"Education in Zion"
Dates/Times:  Every 2nd and 4th Mondays with November's last day being Nov. 28th and then on to December, 6:30pm--30-minutes geared for young families, 7:00pm--45-minutes geared for university students/older families
Featured Tellers:  BYU Students/Gallery Educators
Focus:  Mormon History-based to promote the gallery
Cost:  Free, open to all--see recommended ages for each of the two sessions
Location:  Joseph F. Smith Building (JSB) Atrium, 2nd floor on east side, BYU campus, Provo
Website/Contact:  http://www.educationinzion.byu.edu or call Heather Seferovich at (801) 422-3451 or heather_seferovich@byu.edu with questions or set up free tour

 
Event:  USG--Timp Tellers Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Thurs. Dec. 1st, 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:  USG--Bridgerland Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Thurs. Dec. 3rd, 9:00am-10:00am
Location:
Summerfest Office, 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:  David Sidwell at dr.davidsidwell@gmail.com
 
 
Event:  "The Amazing Chimney-Squeezing Fat Man" story-puppetry
Sponsor:  Davis County Library System
Dates/Times:  
Mon. Dec. 5th, 7:00pm at North Branch Library, Clearfield
Thurs. Dec. 8th, 5:00pm & 7:00pm at South Branch Library, Bountiful
Featured Tellers:  Stephen Gashler and puppet friends
Cost:  Free, open to all
Locations:   
North Branch Library, 562 S. 1000 E., Clearfield
South Branch Library, 725 S. Main St., Bountiful
 
 
Event:  Fish Tales: Essayist/Storyteller Steve Law
Date/Time:  Wed. Dec. 7th, 7:00pm
Featured Teller:  Steve Law, presenting fish stories "The Worst Day of His Life" and "Perfect. Only Better"
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  
Orem Public Library (Storytelling Wing) at 58 N. State St., Orem
 
 
Event:  Holiday Story Night (come in pajamas)
Date/Time:  Mon. Dec. 12th, 7:00pm
Featured Tellers:  Marilyn Getts, Brad Maurer, Josh Johnson
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:   Central Branch, 155 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton
 
 
Event:  USG--Olympus Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Wed. Dec. 14th, 6:00pm (Christmas party)
Location:
Julie Barnson's home in Riverton, email Joanna at jo2day@gmail.com for address/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:  Echoes of Christmas, musical story of the Nativity
Dates/Times:  Thurs.-Sat. and Mon.-Wed., Dec. 15th-17th and Dec. 19th-21st, 7:00pm-9:00pm (30-40 min. continuous)
Featured Tellers:  Volunteers from all over Utah, original songs by Clive Romney, produced by Bob and Virginia Baird
Cost:  Free, though donations accepted and CDs sold to support this event each year for $10.00/copy
Location:  Liberty Park, enter at North entrance at 900 S. 600 E., Salt Lake City
 

Event:  USG-Ben Lomond Chapter Meeting
Date/Time:  Wed. Dec. 21st, 6:00pm (Christmas party)
Location:
Shirley Huesgen's home in Clinton, email Laurie at funnygrandma258@yahoo.com for address/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

 
 
www.utstoryguild.org * usgmemo@gmail.com * PO Box 160631, Clearfield, UT  84016