Utah Storytelling--June to September

Published: Fri, 06/03/16

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.


Come to one or more of the Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concerts with one on June 3rd, another on July 1st, and more to be announced.  We are also pleased that the inaugural year of the Story Crossroads Festival had 2,287 people attend.  See more details below or go to http://www.storycrossroads.com.  

Enjoy the 3rd Annual Cache Valley Storytelling Festival from June 9th-11th in Logan.  See http://www.cachefest.com.

See the 9th issue of "Story Crossroads: The Newsletter" that features a story from New Zealand, a story game to go with the story, two story videos featuring the Story Crossroads Festival due to being close, and a "Cap's Off to You" featuring someone who uses story in everyday to work life:  Liesl Seborg.   Read the newsletter here: 

Storytelling Radio Shows Broadcasting from Utah
The Story Mine radio show

Every Sunday at 8:30am, listen to the KPCW "The Story Mine" radio show hosted by David Bullock and Cathy Barker.


The Apple Seed storytelling radio show

Every Monday through Saturday at Noon (and rebroadcasts), listen to the BYU Radio--a Sirius Satellite radio 143--"The Apple Seed" storytelling radio show hosted by Sam Payne.

 

Paul Boruff

Event:  4th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Friday, June 3, 2016, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Teller:  Paul Boruff, "Tales along the Trail"--best for adults

Hosts:  Jim Luter and John Adams

Suggested Donation:  $10.00+/person, though any adult welcome, CDs also available for purchase 

Location:  Jordan Villas Clubhouse, 9339 S. Jordan Villa Dr., West Jordan, UT

RSVP:  Jim Luter at (801) 652-0375 or email jimcantellit@gmail.com

Details:  Refreshments served

Purpose:  This fundraiser event is held so the Story Crossroads
Festival remains strong (see www.storycrossroads.com, can also donate online whether or not you can attend)

 

Arts in the Park

Event:  Arts in the Park with Storytelling each Monday

Dates (all Noon to 1:00pm, includes free lunch)

June 6th-10th, Lorin Park, 769 Canyon Rd., Ogden

June 13th-17th, 4th Street Park, 502 Wall Ave., Ogden

June 20th-24th, Liberty Park, 751 W. 21st St., Ogden

June 27th-July 1st, Monroe Park, 850 30th St., Ogden

July 5th-8th, Mt. Ogden Park, 3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden

July 11th-15th, West Ogden Park, 751 W. 24th St., Ogden

Mondays--Tell It--Storytelling (presented by Rachel Hedman)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays--Play It and Make It--Music and Dance

Thursdays--Imagine It--Puppetry and Theatre

Fridays--Make It--Visual Arts

Cost:  Free, open to all

Contact:  Call Kathryn MacKay at (801) 626-6782

 
Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Ben Lomond Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 7:00pm

(usually 2nd Wednesday of the month)

Cost:  Free, open to all

USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family, can be done through PayPal at www.utahstorytelling.org at "Join Us!" page

Location:  Roy Branch, 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy

Contact:  Alan Griffin at agriffin5@yahoo.com or call (801) 731-1695

 

Bill Harley and Tim Lowry

Event:  Orem Summerfest:  Concert with Bill Harley & Tim Lowry

Sponsored by:  Timpanogos Storytelling Institute, National Endowment for the Arts, and Utah Division of Arts and Museums

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 8, 7:30pm (though gates open at 6:30pm with a pre-show by Mountainside Jazz at 6:45pm)

Featured Tellers:  Bill Harley, Tim Lowry

Cost:  $5.00/person

Location:  SCERA  Shell Amphitheater, 699 S. State St., Orem, UT

 

Arts & Music in the Park

Event:  Kaysville's Arts & Music in the Park (including storytelling)

Date/Time:  Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9:00am-11:00pm with storytelling at the Quilt Tent from 2:00pm-6:00pm

Featured Tellers:  Utah Storytelling Guild members--Karl Behling, Jim Luter, John Adams, Gary Hansen, Julie Jensen, Janine Nishiguchi, Danna and Julianna Bowns, Darrell Mangum, Wayne Kartchner

Cost:  Free and open to all, food and crafts available for purchase

Location:  Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Kaysville, UT

 

Cache Valley Storytelling Festival

Event:  3rd Annual Cache Valley Storytelling Festival

Dates:  Thursday-Saturday, June 9-11, 2016

Thursday--

5:00pm YarnSpinners Fundraising Dinner & 7:00pm Pre-Show

Friday--

10:00am-10:00pm

Saturday--

10:00am-9:00pm

See full schedule on website at www.cachefest.com

Costs:  

$75.00/person for YarnSpinners Dinner (online only);

Free for Thursday night Pre-Show

$5.00 online/$7.50 at gate for Friday night show

$10.00 online/$15.00 at gate for individual weekend pass

$30.00 online/$40.00 at gate for family weekend pass, family  up to 6 people

Contact:  Call Wayne McKay at (435) 770-8420 or email info@cachefest.com

 
Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Saturday, June 11, 2016 (usually 2nd Saturday of the month)

Cost:  Free, open to all

USG Membership:  $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family, can be done through PayPal at www.utahstorytelling.org at "Join Us!" page

Location:  Old Ephraim Room in Logan Library, 255 N. Main St., Logan

Contact:  Leah Adkins at LASTredDragon@yahoo,com or call (435) 760-0412.

 

Lyn Ford

Event:  Storyteaching Workshop

The Storyteaching Workshop is an annual opportunity for teachers and parents to hone storytelling skills and explore how to apply storytelling to actively engage children in learning. 

Sponsor:  Weber State University Storytelling Festival

Dates:  Thursday-Saturday, June 16-18, 2016

Thursday, 8:00am-3:30pm

Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm

Classes will be held in the Hurst Center at Weber State University while the Saturday will be at the Dinosaur Park in Ogden

Featured Teller/Presenter:  Lyn Ford

Costs:  

Student Registration, $45 or $65 (after June 10)

Graduate Credit, $310 or $330 (after June 10)

Regular Registration, $55 or $75 (after June 10)

Undergraduate Credit, $300 or $320 (after June 10)

Registration Questions:  Continuing Education, ce-enrollment@weber.edu or call (801) 626-6600

 
Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, June 16, 2016, 7:00pm-8:30pm (every 3rd Thursday of the month)

Cost: Free, open to all

USG Membership: $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family, can be done through PayPal at www.utahstorytelling.org at "Join Us!" page

Location:  Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Rd., Kaysville

Contact:  Wayne Kartchner at wkartchner@gmail.com or call (801) 451-5724

 
Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:00pm (usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month)

Cost: Free, open to all

USG Membership: $30.00/year for individual, $40.00/year for family, can be done through PayPal at www.utahstorytelling.org at "Join Us!" page

Location:  Conference Room C below, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City

Contact:  John Adams at  sha8spr1@comcast.net or call (801) 824-4646

 

Rachel Hedman and Holly Robison

Event:  5th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Friday, July 1, 2016, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Tellers:  Holly Robison & Rachel Hedman, "Two Heads are Better than One: Tandem Tales of Trouble"--best for adults or young adults

Host:  Cindy Behunin

Suggested Donation:  $10.00+/person, though any adult welcome, CDs and also available for purchase 

Location:  Behunin Home, 47 E. 2250 N., Lehi, UT

RSVP:  Cindy Behunin at (801) 592-9468

Details:  Refreshments served

Purpose:  This fundraiser event is held so the Story Crossroads
Festival remains strong (see www.storycrossroads.com, can also donate online whether or not you can attend)

 
Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, July 7, 2016, 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, can be done through PayPal at www.utahstorytelling.org at "Join Us!" page

Location:  Orem Public Library, 58 N. State St., Orem

Contact:  Paige Funk at paigefunk@gmail.com or call (801) 762-7613

 

Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Event:  27th Annual Storytelling Festival & Conference

Dates:  Wednesday-Saturday, August 31-September 3, 2016 (Conference Dates = Wednesday-Thursday, August 31-September 1, 2016 & Festival Dates = Thursday-Saturday, September 1-3, 2016)

Featured Conference Presenters:  Geraldine Buckley, Alton Chung, Donald Davis, Lyn Ford, Dolores Hydock, Kevin Kling, David Novak, Kim Weitkamp & more

Featured Festival Tellers:  Geraldine Buckley, Alton Chung, Donald Davis, Lyn Ford, Kevin Kling, Linda Gorham, Joe Herrington, Dolores Hydock, Kevin Kling, Bil Lepp, Daniel Morden, David Novak, Kim Weitkamp

Cost:  Discount given to dues-paying Utah Storytelling Guild members (already received email with code) plus general public has chance for Early Bird prices until August 1st, prices for now range $8.00-$145.00 depending on number of days or concerts chosen, order online at www.timpfest.com

Locations:  

Conference--Orem Public Library (58 N. State St., Orem, UT)

Festival--Mt. Timpanogos Park (U.S. 189, Orem, UT) & SCERA Shell Ampitheater (699 S. State St., Orem, UT)

Parking/Shuttles for Mt. Timpanogos Park:  We recommend parking at a designated church parking lot to ride a shuttle to the park.  Shuttles begin at 5:30pm on Thursday and at 8:00am on Friday and Saturday to come every 15-20 minutes.

Shuttle Locations:  810 E. 600 N., Orem; 766 E. 1200 N., Orem; 4775 N. 300 W., Provo

 

Sam Payne and Suzanne Christensen

Event:  Being a Story Guide for Others:  The Master Story Facilitator

Dates (must attend all four days):

Friday, September 16, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Monday, September 19, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Friday, September 30, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Monday, October 3, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm


Featured Presenter:  Sam Payne and Suzanne Christensen

Cost:  $320.00

Payment Options:  Payment Plan is also available so instead of $320.00 all at once, you can pay up to 12 times ($26.66/month).  You fill out the the basic contact information and then come to the course and fill out a simple payment plan form for how many times (2 times, 6 times, 10 times, or 12 times).

Skills Learned: Interviewing; Discovering Stories from Snippets; Dramatic Story Structuring; Finding Moving Moments & Transforming into Performance-Ready Pieces; Teaching & Coaching Others

Professional development and USOE credit available

How to Register:  Fill out form online at https://storycrossroads.com/teaching-story/sign-up-master-story-facilitator-16-hour-courses/ 

Questions:  Call or text Rachel Hedman at 801-870-5799

Location:  Salt Lake County, UT (call Rachel for more details at 801-870-5799)