Utah Storytelling--August to November

Published: Fri, 08/08/14

Utah Storytelling Events
semi-monthly email list for story lovers and story listeners

If you know of 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.

Good News!  The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival celebrates 25 years this year from August 28-30, 2014.  Details at http://timpfest.org.  Current dues-paying Utah Storytelling Guild member receives code/reduced rate.

Reserve your spot to audition for the 19th Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 13th.  Contact Rachel Hedman at storyauditions@weber.edu or call (801) 870-5799.  Go to http://weber.edu/storytelling/.  Details below.

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Every Sunday at 8:30am, listen to the KPCW "The Story Mine" radio show hosted by David Bullock and Cathy Barker.  More details and listen at http://www.kpcw.org.

Every Monday-Saturday at Noon and rebroadcasts, listen to the BYU Radio-a Sirius Satellite radio 143-"The Apple Seed" hosted by Sam Payne.  More details and listen at http://www.byuradio.org.

Event:  Summerfest International (with storytelling)
Dates/Times:  Friday-Saturday, August 8th-9th, 11:00am-9:30pm
Featured Tellers:  Rachel Hedman, Janine Nishiguchi, Laurel Pedersen, Karen Blair, Carrie Callister, Patti Richins, Cindi Julander, Karen Walch, Jessica Moon, Trudi Cooper, Julia Sim, Suzanne Lyday, Julie Wilcox
Featured Countries for Dancers:  Taiwan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Lithuania, Sierra Leone, Scotland
Cost:  Free, open to all
Storytelling Schedule (with tellers/types of stories):  
Friday-
12:30pm-Laurel Pedersen-Lithuania/Russia
1:00pm-Karen Blair-Scotland
1:30pm-Carrie Callister-Sierra Leone/West Africa
2:00pm-Karen Blair-Bangladesh/India
2:30pm-Janine Nishiguchi-Lithuania/Russia
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5:00pm-Rachel Hedman-Indonesia
5:30pm-Patti Richins-Taiwan/China
6:00pm-Cindi Julander-Lithuania/Russia
6:30pm-Patti Richins-Taiwan/China
7:00pm-Carrie Callister-Sierra Leone/West Africa
7:30pm-Karen Walch-Taiwan/China
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Saturday-
12:30pm-Jessica Moon-Scotland
1:00pm-Trudi Cooper-Bangladesh/India
1:30pm-Jessica Moon-Lithuania/Russia
2:00pm-Trudi Cooper-Bangladesh/India
2:30pm-Janine Nishiguchi-Lithuania/Russia
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5:00pm-Rachel Hedman-Indonesia
5:30pm-Rachel Hedman-Sierra Leone/West Africa
6:00pm-Julia Sim-Scotland
6:30pm-Suzanne Lyday-Lithuania/Russia
7:00pm-Julie Wilcox-Bangladesh/India
7:30pm-Laurel Pedersen-Taiwan/China
Location:  Bountiful City Park, 200 West 400 North, Bountiful
Contact:  http://www.bdac.org
Event:  "Telling Centerville's Story" (every 2nd Tuesday of month)
Date/Time:  Tuesday, August 12th, 6:30pm-8:00pm (next one September 9th)
Featured Tellers:  George McEwan, Karl Behling, Wayne Kartchner
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Thomas Whitaker Museum, 168 N. Main St., Centerville
Event:  Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Thursday, August 14th, 7:00pm-8:30pm (usually 2nd Thursday of the month)
Cost:  Free, open to all
USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family
Location:  Stewart Gallery, Kaysville Library, 44 N. Main St., Kaysville
Contact: Gary Hansen at gary_d_hansen@msn.com or call (801) 651-6631 and http://www.utahstorytelling.org
Event:  Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Wednesday, August 20th, 7:00pm (usually 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Cost:  Free, open to all
USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family
Location:  TBA, could be summer party at someone's home, Salt Lake County
Contact:  Kira Larkin at kira.d.larkin@gmail.com or call (801) 898-5472.  Also go to http://www.utahstorytelling.org.
Event:  The Story of Old Ephraim"
Date/Time:  Friday, August 22nd, 7:00pm
Featured Teller:  Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller
Cost:  $10.00/person
Location:  Thatcher-Young Mansion (1st Floor), 35 West 100 South, Logan
Contact:  Get tickets at http://www.cachearts.org or call (435) 752-0026.  Go to http://www.danielbishopthestoryteller.com.
Event:  Viridian Center Concert--Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
Sponsor:  Salt Lake County Library System with Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Date/Time:  Monday, August 25th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Featured Tellers:  Donald Davis, Clare Murphy
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Viridian Center, 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan
Contact:  http://www.slcolibrary.org, http://www.timpfest.org
Event:  Kick-Off Event--Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
Sponsor:  Shops at Riverwoods with Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Date/Time:  Wednesday, August 27, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Featured Teller:  Bill Harley
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Shops at Riverwoods Gazebo, 4801 N. University Ave., Provo
Contact:  http://www.shopsatriverwoods.com, http://www.timpfest.org
Event:  25th Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
Congrats:  Recipient of 2014 Governor's Leadership in the Arts
Dates/Times:  Wednesday-Saturday, August 27th-30th, 2014 (Wed.-7:00pm-8:00pm; Thurs.-9:30am-3:30pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm; Fri.-10:00am-5:30pm and then evening concert choices ranging 6:30pm-10:00pm; Sat.-10:00am-5:30pm and then evening concert choices 8:00pm-10:00pm)
Featured Out-of-State Tellers:  Antonio Rocha, Beth Horner, Bil Lepp, Bill Harley, Charlotte Blake Alston, Clare Murphy, Connie Regan-Blake, David Holt, Donald Davis, Josh Goforth, Kevin Kling, Kim Weitkamp, Mary Gay Ducey
Cost:  $25.00/workshop on Thursday, $45.00/adult for weekend, $40.00/senior or student for weekend, $130.00/family pass also evening concerts available at $8.00-$12.00/person, code/reduced price for current dues-paying Utah Storytelling Guild members
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 from 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.  Workshops are held at the Orem Public Library.  The Wednesday Kick-off will be at The Shops at Riverwoods, Provo.
Contact:  Go to http://www.timpfest.org or email storytimpfest@gmail.com or call (801) 228-1350
Event:  Annual Utah Storytelling Guild Meet n' Mingle at Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (curious to members invited)
Date/Time:  Saturday, August 30th, 2014, 9:00pm-9:40pm
Host:  Utah Storytelling Guild Presidency
Cost:  Free, enjoy light refreshment
Location:  Bonneville Tent, 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 from Riverwoods Shopping Center).  Please allow approximately 15 minutes for shuttle service depending on lines and traffic.
Event:  Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Thursday, September 4th, 7:00pm (usually 1st Thursday of the month)
Cost:  Free, open to all
USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family
Location:  Orem Public Library, 58 N. State St., Orem
Contact:  ToriAnn Perkey at taperkey@hotmail.com. Also go to http://www.utahstorytelling.org.
Event:  Nephitellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Thursday, September 4th, 7:00pm (usually 1st Thursday of the month)
Cost:  Free, open to all
USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family
Location:  Nephi Public Library, 21 W. 100 N., Nephi
Contact:  Rene' Sheets at rasheets99@msn.com. Also go to http://www.utahstorytelling.org.
Event:  Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Friday, September 5th, 6:00pm
Cost:  Free, open to all
USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family
Location:  Merlin Olsen Central Park, E Center St. & S. 300 East, Logan
Contact:  Leah Adkins at LASTredDragon@yahoo.com or call (435) 760-0412. Also go to http://www.utahstorytelling.org.
Event:  Live Auditions for Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Date/Time:  Saturday, September 13th, 2014 starting at 10:15am (every 2nd Saturday of September)
Festival Dates:  February 23-25, 2015
Looking For:  Adults-18+, Youth/Adult Tandems, Bilingual
Other Options:  If unable to attend Live Audition, then you could submit requirements by Internet or Mail: application, picture, 8-minute or less story
Judging the Following:
1.  Storyteller Elements--Audience Connection, Stage Presence, Respect Committee
2.  Story Elements--Audience Appeal, Unique, Appropriate for Family Audience
3.  Performance Elements--Intro, Vocal Clarity, Vocal Expression, Eye Contact, Body Language, Appropriate Gestures, Familiarity with Story, Satisfying Ending, Poise
Cost:  Free, open to all
Location:  Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden
Contact:  Reserve slot/receive info--Email Rachel Hedman at storyauditions@weber.edu or call (801) 870-5799.  Go to http://www.weber.edu/storytelling/
Event:  The Fool of the World and other Story Music
Sponsor:  Utah Divisions of Arts and Museums
Dates/Times:  
Monday, September 15th, 7:00pm-8:15pm, Provo Library
Monday, November 17th, 7:00pm-8:15pm, Orem Library
Another Date TBA, Discovery Gateway Museum
Featured Musicians:  Aspen Winds, woodwind quintet
Featured Teller:  Rachel Hedman
Cost:  Free, open to all
Locations:  
Provo Library, 550 N. University Ave., Provo
Orem Library, 58 N. State St., Orem
Discovery Gateway Museum, 444 W. 100 S., Salt Lake City
Event:  What's Your Story? a Donald Davis retreat
Sponsor:  Thanksgiving Point with Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
Dates/Times:  Monday-Friday, Sept. 22nd-26th, 2014 (all day each day)
Featured Presenter/Teller:  Donald Davis
Cost:  $700.00/person, includes lunch and dinner--discount at SpringHill Suites, adjacent to Thanksgiving Point (make hotel reservations by calling 1-800-963-2145)
Location:  Thanksgiving Point, 3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way, Lehi
Contact:  http://www.timpfest.org, call (801) 228-1350 or email story.timpfest@gmail.com
Event:  Utah Renaissance Faire (with storytelling)
Dates/Times:  Friday-Saturday, September 26th-27th, 10:00am-6:30pm
Featured Teller:  Stephen Gashler, Julie Barnson, Ginger Parkinson, Paige Funk, Brian Jackson Fetzer and others TBA
Cost:  $12.00/ages 12+, $10.00/student or senior (valid ID), $8.00/child (ages 6-11), Free for children 5 and under, $4.00/student and school kids for Friday 10:00am-3:00pm only
Location:  Thanksgiving Point, 3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way, Lehi
Contact:  Call (801) 768-4900 for tickets, service fees apply or go to http://www.utahrenaissancefaire.com
Event:  Logan Downtown Ghost Tours
Sponsor:  City of Logan
Dates/Times:  Fridays and Saturdays of October with two exceptions of October 27th and 30th (Dates--October 3-4; 10-11; 17-18; 24-25; 27 & 30) with tours times 7:00pm-8:30pm & 8:30pm-10:00pm
Ghost Tour Guides/Tellers:  David Sidwell, Daniel Bishop, other Utah Storytelling Guild members, and more TBA
Cost:  $7.00/person or group rates of $5.00/person with 18+ people
Location:  Starting place for Logan tours-Cache County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St., Logan
Contact:  Email David Sidwell at david.sidwell@ccs.dut.org or go http://www.loganutah.org
Event:  Ogden & Salt Lake Ghost Tours
Dates/Times:  Fridays and Saturdays of October and other dates TBA (Dates so far-October 3-4; 10-11; 17-18; 24-25; 29-31) with starting times ranging from 5:00pm-9:00pm depending on the nigh
Ghost Tour Guides/Tellers:  Laurie Allen, Kristen Clay, Cherie Davis, Cassie Ashton, Nannette Watts, Karen Kagie, Becky Nalder, Janine Nishiguchi
Cost:  Ranges from $12.00-$18.00/person with group rates and other possible discounts
Locations:  
Starting place for Ogden tours-parking lot north of Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden
Starting place for Salt Lake tours--behind Rio Grande Bldg, 300 South 500 West, Salt Lake City
Contact:  Call (801) 604-1218 to reserve spot(s) and go to http://www.storytours.com
Event:  Annual StorySwap, in celebration of national Tellabration!
Host:  Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time:  Saturday, November 8th, 2014, 10:00am-4:00pm with optional dinner buy on own (Workshops/Panels in morning, Concert in afternoon)
Featured Presenters/Tellers:  Utah Storytelling Guild members
Cost:  Free, open to all--possible cost for lunch, donations accepted
Location:  Clearfield Community Center Little Theatre, 140 E. Center St., Clearfield 
Contact:  Contact Suzanne Decaria to volunteer to help in some way or to receive details.  Email sdstorymom@gmail.com or call (801) 668-7544.