Utah Storytelling--September to December

Published: Tue, 09/27/16

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.


Enjoy house concerts geared for teens and older through the Story Crossroads house concert fundraising series for one of these coming up Friday, September 30th.  Go to http://www.storycrossroads.com under "Events" and then "House Concert Fundraising Series" for details or how to be a host yourself (more details below).  These can happen anywhere in the state.

Please RSVP for any youth tellers who would like to take part in the Utah Youth Storytelling Showcase on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00pm in South Jordan.  The top five will be forwarded to be judged at the national level.  See details below or an overall view of it at http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org.

Check out the "Deadline" section below for a ton of audition and application opptorutnities to be part of wonderful events.

See the 10th issue of "Story Crossroads: The Newsletter" that features a story from Colombia, a story game to go with the story, a story video told by Susana Tornero and Ignasi Potrony in Spanish with English subtitles, and a "Cap's Off to You" featuring someone who uses story in everyday to work life:  Charlotte Starks.   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.


Deadline

Thursday, October 10, 2016--Deadline to apply for 2016 Hauntings Contest, go to http://www.timpfest.org

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 (Though anything mailed in must be received by Monday, October 10th.  See details below.)

Tuesday, October 25, 2016--Deadline to submit to be part of storytelling concert for 2017 Storytelling Conference for the Advancement of New England Storytelling (LANES), go to http://lanes.org/storytelling-conference/olio-submission-guidelines/

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

Thursday, November 1, 2016--Deadline to submit your favorite 10-minute "The Library" themed story to then be considered as one of five performers selected for Timp Tell 2017 (Timpanogos Storytelling Festival) and winners will receive two adult weekends passes, go to http://www.timpfest.org/storytelling-events

Saturday, November 12, 2016--Deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2017 National Storytelling Conference, June 29-July 2 in Kansas City, MO, go to http://www.storynet.org to submit your favorite 10-minute "The Library" themed story to then be considered as one of five performers selected for Timp Tell 2017 (Timpanogos Storytelling Festival) and winners will receive two adult weekends passes, go to 

Saturday, November 12, 2016--Deadline to enter Fringe Lottery (55-minute of whatever program you want to do) that is part of the 2017 National Storytelling Conference, go to http://www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html for more details

Saturday, December 31, 2016--Deadline to submit workshop or performance proposals for the 2017 Timpanogos Storytelling Concerence (September 6-7), go to http://www.timpfest.org/events/timpanogos-storytelling-conference-2016

 

 

Karl Behling

Event:  7th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

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

Featured Teller:  Janine Nishiguchi telling as Emma Edmonds, "The Incredible Civil War Spy: Emma Edmonds"--best for teens and adults

Host:  Angie Kathleen Lund

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

Location:  Lund Home, 1174 East 435 North, Orem, UT

RSVP:  Call or text Angie Kathleen Lund at (801) 669-6093 or call (801) 235-0940

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)

 

Ogden & Salt Lake City Ghost Tours

Event:  Ogden & Salt Lake City Ghost Tours


Dates:  Fridays-Saturdays of October 2016 starting October 7th


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)


 

Logan Downtown Ghost Tours

Event:  Logan Downtown Ghost Tours


Dates/Times:  Fridays-Saturdays of October 2016 starting October 7th, 7:00pm-9:00pm


Logan Ghost Tour Guides/Tellers:  Members of the Utah Storytelling Guild, mainly from Logan/Cache Valley area as well as Cache Valley Theatre Company members and Music Theatre West members


Cost:  $10.00/person, order and reserve your date at http://www.logandowntown.com


Location:   Start at Thatcher-Young Mansion, 35 West 100 South, Logan (free parking)


 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Saturday, October 8, 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.

 

Karl Behling

Event:  "Let's Story!" Fall Story SLAM (workshops to lead up to slam competition)

 

Sponsor:  Weber State University Storytelling Festival

 

Two Storytelling SLAM workshops:

Monday, October 10, 2016, 10:00am-11:30am & 12:30pm-2:00pm, Union Building Room 321

Monday, October 24, 2016, 10:00am-11:30am & 12:30pm-2:00pm, Union Building Room 316 

Story SLAM:

Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:30am, Shepherd Union, Wildcat Theater

 

Featured Presenter:  Sam Payne

 

Cost:  Free, open to students, faculty, and community members (18+)


Details:  You do not need to attend the workshops to enjoy the slam as an audience member.  Though, those competing will want to attend at least one of the October 10th sessions and one of the October 24th sessions to compete on October 31st

 

Locations:   All on Weber State University campus in Ogden, UT with the workshops in the Union Building in Rooms 321 (Oct. 10) and 316 (Oct. 24) with the SLAM at the Shepherd Union, Wildcat Theater


Questions:  Call (801) 626-7515 or go to http://www.weber.edu/storytelling/



 

Hauntings Contest

Event:  4th Annual Hauntings Contest

 

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

 

Registration Deadline:

Monday, October 10, 2016, receive $10.00 payment and registration online through http://www.timpfest.org


Preliminary Contest:

Monday, October 15, 2016

 

Hauntings Contest:

Monday, October 24, 2016, 7:00pm

 

Featured Tellers:  Could be you!  Anyone aged 12 or older could register as the stories need to be appropriate for ages 12 and older.

 

Cost:  $10.00/person to apply

 

Location:   All at the Orem Public Library (except for online initial registration), 58  N. State St., Orem, UT


 

Karl Behling

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


Details:  Professional Development certificate given at end of workshop, no reservations necessary, questions can be emailed to DeeDee Mower (Festival Chair) at dmower@weber.edu

 

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

 

 

Youth Teller

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.


 

The Whitaker Program

Event:  Capener Family Legacy:  The Story of William Capener


Sponsor:  The Whitaker, Centerville's Heritage Museum


Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 7:00pm 


Featured Teller:  Eleanor Capener Jensen


Cost:  Free, open to anyone aged 8 or older


Location:   The Whitaker, Centerville's Heritage Museum, 168 N. Main St., Centerville, UT


Information:  Lisa Sommer, museum director, at (801) 335-8843 or email whitaker@centervilleut.com


 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Ben Lomond Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Wednesday, October 12, 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

 

Karl Behling

Event:  8th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Friday, October 14, 2016, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Teller:  Julie Barnson: "Scary Fairy Tales: The Grimmest of the Grimm"--best for teens and adults

Host:  TBA, will be Salt Lake Area

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

Location:  TBA, will be Salt Lake Area

RSVP:  Call or text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or email storycrossroads@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)

 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 18, 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

 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, October 20, 2016, 7:00pm

(usually 1st Thursday of the month, though different for October due to scheduling with Orem Library)

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

 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, October 20, 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:  Spooktacular Stories with Davis County Library


Dates/Times:

Monday, October 17, 7:00pm--South Branch

Monday, October 24, 7:00pm--Kaysville Branch & Headquarters (Farmington)

Tuesday, October 25, 7:00pm--North Branch & Centerville Branch

Thursday, October 27, 7:00pm--Syracuse Branch & Central Branch 

 

Featured Tellers:  Racel Hedman, Janine Nishiguchi, Marilyn Getts, Brad Mauer, Suzanne Grisby, Sara Cox, Laurel Pedersen, Kimberly Budd, and others (3-4 tellers per location)

 

Cost:  Free, open to all

 

Locations (order of program being presented):  

South (Bountiful) Branch Library, 725 S. Main St., Bountiful

Kaysville Branch Library, 215 N. Fairfield Rd., Kaysville

Headquarters (Farmington) Library, 133 S. Main St., Farmington

North (Clearfield) Branch, 562 S. 1000 E., Clearfield

Centerville Branch, 45 S. 400 W., Centerville

Syracuse Branch Library, 1875 S. 2000 W., Syracuse

Central (Layton) Branch Library, 155 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton



Utah Storytelling Guild

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:  Lora Schmidt, Wendy Gourley, and other 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

 

 

Utah Storytelling Guild

Event:  Salt Lake Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival

 

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9:30am-10:30pm 

 

Featured Teller/Filmmaker:  Brian Jackson Fetzer

 

Live Performance:  Evening Session--"Joy to the World!" with Brian Jackson Fetzer and Jay Brian Ballard, Christmas concert and sing-a-long from 7:30pm-8:30pm

 

Films (order to be shown):  "Songbirds of the Crossroads"; "Persuasion"; "The Pi Song Phenomenon"; "The Blue Carbuncle, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery"; "The Unfolding"; "A Rocky Mountain Celebration--Celebrating the Nobility in Liberty"; "Ghostly Guardians"; "Christmas Lights"; "The Snowman"; "The Cokeville Miracle"

 

Cost:  $5.00/adult per session and $3.00/child per session (morning, afternoon, and evening sessions)

 

Location:  

Historic Fort Douglas Post Theater, campus of University of Utah, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT

 

Contact and Information:  Call Brian Jackson Fetzer at (801) 532-2766