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

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.

Saturday, September 10, 2016--Deadline for 2017 WSU Storytelling Festival Storyteller Applications, http://www.weber.edu/storytelling/ under "Storytellers" and then "Storyteller Auditions," Call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or email info@rachelhedman.com

Thursday, October 1, 2016--Deadline for 2017 Story Crossroads Festival Story Artist Applications, http://www.storycrossroads.com under "Get Involved"

Tuesday, October 11, 2016--Deadline for youth tellers K-12th grade to possibly represent Utah for National Youth Storytelling Showcase, Call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or email info@rachelhedman.com

Event:  6th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Teller:  Karl Behling, "American Heroes: Don't Let Them Be Forgotten"--best for teens and adults

Host:  Rachel Hedman

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

Location:  Hedman Home, 4835 Sunset Park Lane, West Jordan, UT

RSVP:  Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799--call or text--or email info@rachelhedman.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)

Event:  Free Concert-Donald Davis and David Novak

In Connection With:  Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Date:  Monday, August 29, 2016, 7:00pm

Featured Tellers:  Donald Davis and David Novak

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Viridian Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 

Event:  Lunch Bunch Concert Series with Storytelling

Host:  Gallivan Center

Date/Time:  Monday, August 29, 2016, Noon-1:00pm

Featured Teller:  Carol Esterreicher

Cost:  Free, open to all (Lunch Bunch Concert Series happens every weekday from May 16-September 16, 2016)

Location:  Gallivan Center, 239 Main St., Salt Lake City

Event:  National Youth Storytelling Showcase Concert

In Connection With:  Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Date:  Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Featured Tellers:  National Youth Storytelling Showcase Finalists from around the country

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth (Utah State University), Orem 

Event:  Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Kick-Off Concert with Kim Weitkamp

In Connection With:  Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Date:  Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 7:00pm

Featured Teller:  Kim Weitkamp

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  The Shops at Riverwoods (Gazebo), 4801 N. University Ave., Provo 

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

Event:  Utah Storytelling Guild Meet n' Mingle at the 27th Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 3, 2016, 9:00am-9:50am (before the 1st session that starts at 10:00am)

Invited:  Everybody!  Whether a member of USG or not, all are welcome to join for mingling and light refreshment

Cost:  Free, open to all

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 8, 2016, 7:00pm

(usually 1st Thursday of the month, though different for September due to supporting Timpanogos Storytelling Festival)

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

Event:  Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 10, 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.

Event:  WSU Storytelling Festival Auditions

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 10, 2016 starting at 10:30am

Looking For:  You!  Looking for adults, bilingual tellers, and tandem parent/child teams (youth tellers go through the Davis, Weber, Ogden, and Morgan School Districts)

Judging:

Storyteller Elements--Audience Connection, Stage Presence, Respect Committee

Story Elements--Audience Appeal, Unique, Appropriate for Family Audiences

Performance Elements--Intro, Vocal Clarity, Vocal Expression, Eye Contact, Body Language, Appropriate Gestures, Familiarity with Story, Satisfying Ending, Poise, Pacing 

Cost:  Free, open to all

Different Location Than the Past:  Southwest Branch Library, 2039 West 4000 South, Roy

Contact:  Email storyauditions@gmail.com or call Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 for information or scheduled 8-minute slot

Event:  Ben Lomond Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Wednesday, September 14, 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:  Southwest Branch Library, 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy

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

Event:  Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, September 15, 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

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: 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:  Eastmond Home, 3001 E. La Joya Dr. (4310 S.), Holladay, UT

Event:  Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Tuesday, September 20, 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 on the 4th Floor, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City

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

Event:  Ogden & Salt Lake City Ghost Tours

Dates:  Fridays-Saturdays of October 2016

Times:  Ranges from 5:00pm-9:00pm depending on the night (see website at http://www.storytours.com)

Ogden Ghost Tour Guides/Tellers:  Laurie Allen, Karen Kagie

Salt Lake Ghost Tour Guides/Tellers:  Kristen Clay, Nannette Watts, Cherie Davis

Cost:  Prices range from $15.00-$20.00 but booking online at http://www.storytours.com gives a $2.00 discount off the regular price--Groups may also book private shows anytime

Locations:   

Starting place for Ogden bus tours--parking lot north of Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden

Starting place for Salt Lake bus tours--behind Rio Grande Bldg., 300 South 500 West, Salt Lake City

Notes on Locations--It's best to book online and get exact information on where to meet.  Walking tours have slightly different starting locations than bus tours and not all tours are available each night.

Contact:  Call (801) 888-8551 or (801) 678-8768 to reserve spot(s)

Event:  OGDEN--Working with Youth Tellers, Fall Workshop for anyone who does or will work with youth tellers

Sponsor:  Weber State University Storytelling Festival

Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 4:30pm-6:00pm 

Featured Presenter:  Karl Behling

Cost:  Free, open to all who does or will work with youth tellers

Location:   Treehouse Museum, 347 E. 22nd Street, Ogden

Event:  Utah Youth Storytelling Showcase, connected to National Youth Storytelling Showcase

Live Audition Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 6:00pm 

Wanted Tellers:  Youth tellers ranging from K-12th grade

Story Length for Youth Tellers:  5-10 minutes

Invited:  Families are invited to this state-level event that determines who will represent Utah for the National Youth Storytelling

Showcase.  K-12 students are encouraged to perform.  Stories are 5-10 minutes.

Judging Criteria:  Focus on storyteller, story, and storytelling elements (most points awarded for "connection with audience")--NO READING!

Cost:  Free, open to all as general public can come whether or not you have youth participating

Location:   Gale Center of History and Culture Museum, 10300 S. Beckstead Lane (1600 West), South Jordan, UT

RSVP:  If you have youth participating, please let Rachel Hedman know by calling/texting (801) 870-5799 or emailing info@rachelhedman.com 

Other Options:  If you cannot make this Live Audition/Concert, then you can mail a DVD (Rachel Hedman, PO Box 274, West Jordan, UT  84084) or give the web address-like on YouTube--that MUST BE RECEIVED by Monday, October 10, 2016.  Please have youth teller's name, parent(s) name(s), telephone, email, and address included.

Event:  Annual StorySwap, in celebration of national Tellabration! and also celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Utah Storytelling Guild

Host:  Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm 

Featured Teller/Presenters:  TBA, Utah Storytelling Guild members

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  

Gale Center of History and Culture Museum, 10300 S. Beckstead Lane (1600 West), South Jordan, UT

Contact (for info or to help):  Email Wayne Kartchner at wkartchner@gmail.com or call (801) 336-6917