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.

Friday, December 15, 2017--Deadline to submit application to be considered for the Clinton Storytelling Festival on January 12, 2018.  Contact Randy Williams for an application to be emailed by calling (801) 628-9283 or emailing rationalrandy@gmail.com.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sunday, December 31, 2017--Deadline to submit your best 10-minute story of no particular theme by video or audio file to be considered for one of five spots for the Timp Tell competition during the 2018 Timpanogos Storytelling Festival.  Email story.timpfest@gmail.com for more info.  You can also go to timpfest.org though may not be posted until after the Festival.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sunday, December 31, 2017--Deadline to submit workshop or performance proposals for the 2018 Timpanogos Storytelling Conference & Festival to happen on September 6-8, 2018.  Email story.timpfest@gmail.com for more info.  You can also go to timpfest.org though may not be posted until after the Festival.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Friday, January 12, 2018--Deadline to submit application to be considered a teller for the 12th Annual Clearfield Storytelling Festival on January 27, 2018 at 7:00pm.  Contact Laurie Allen at funnygrandma258@yahoo.com or call (801) 773-7713. 

Friday, January 26, 2018--Deadline to submit online application to be considered a "literary artist--performing" that is where storytellers fit for the June 21-24, 2018 Utah Arts Festival.  You can go to uaf.org for the form and/or to ask questions. 

Event:  Tellabration! presented by Farmington Bay Chapter of the Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 18, 2017, 1:30pm-4:30pm (stay as short or long as you like, no repeats)

Featured Tellers:  Farmington Bay Chapter Members of the Utah Storytelling Guild including, though not limited to:  Karl Behling, Janine Nishiguchi, Darrell Mangum, Julie Jensen, and many more 

​​​​​​​Cost:  Free, open to all

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

Details:  The weekend before Thanksgiving is typically when many people across the nation celebrate stories through events called "Tellabrations!" that was inspired through the National Storytelling Network.  You can go to http://www.tellabration.org for more details nationwide.

Contact:  Julie Jensen at jensenathome@hotmail.com or call (801) 725-4254

Event:  20th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 18, 2017, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Story Artist:  Lori Hansen

Becoming an Honorary Crone: Stories in Search of the Wise Woman--best for teens and adults

Using folktales and personal stories of struggle and triumph, Lori Hansen will guide you down the path of the Crone: that elusive journey toward inner beauty and wisdom.

 From humorous to poignant and everything in between, Lori’s gift for story sheds light on the strength and glory that is womanhood.  ~Teresa B. Clark, storyteller & author of “Life Happens”

 This show captures all the beauty and heartache and strength of the female experience.  ~Liz Whitaker-Chapman, actress & author

This 20^th House Concert will be recorded. Join us in this celebration

​​​​​​​Suggested Donation:  $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults

Location:  Ashton Home, 12471 White Rose Circle, Draper, UT 84020 (RSVP for directions)

RSVP:  Call/text Cassie Ashton at (801) 859-5967 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)

Event:  Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  TBA though will happen in November

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:  Ted Erekson at (435) 770-5294 or email nutmegco@gmail.com.

Event:  Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 7:00pm (usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month)

Cost: Free, open to all

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

Location:  Salt Lake City Library-Conference Room on 4th Floor, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT

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

Event:  Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 7, 2017, 7:00pm

​​​​​​​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:  Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 21, 2017, 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:  Julie Jensen at jensenathome@hotmail.com or call (801) 725-4254

Event:  Utah Winter Faire (with Storytelling)

Dates/Times:  Friday-Sunday, December 1-3, 2017, Fri.-Noon-9:00pm; Sat.-Noon-8:00pm; Sun.-Noon-6:00pm

Featured Teller:  Julie Barnson, Friday, December 1st, 5:15pm

Cost:  $8.00 online/$12.00 at the door for single day ticket; $16.00 online/$20.00 at the door for weekend ticket; $30.00 online/$39.00 at the door for group of up to six people entering at the same time, get the tickets at the website:  http://www.utahwinterfaire.com/

Location:  Legacy Events Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT

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Event:  An Evening of Stories with Donald Davis

Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 7:00pm

Featured Teller:  Donald Davis

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Springville Library, 45 S. Main St., Springville, UT

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Event:  Uncalled For Trio:  It's All Downhill from Here (10th Anniversary)

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:00pm

Featured Tellers:  Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, Andy Offutt Irwin

Cost:  $12.50/person for front seating, $10.00/person for general seating

Location:  Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT

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Event:  21st Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 16, 2017, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Story Artist:  Sam Payne 

To Entertain a Solitary Winter’s Night: Stories & Songs for the Wanderer

Whether it's the chill of the winter wind or the chill of facing your relatives, stories and songs from Sam Payne will warm you right up, giving faces and names to deep feelings about family, faith, and notions of home. ​​​​​​​

"Fill-the-room stage presence. Totally iPod-worthy."
--Storyteller Kim Weitkamp
"The best voice at the festival."
--Utah Arts Festival
“Let's talk about storytelling: Sam Payne is a master at it.”
--Carma Wadley, Deseret News

Suggested Donation:  $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults

Location:  Duke Home, co-hosted by Mary Duke and Sylvia Milner, 4879 South 3145 West, Taylorsville, UT 84129 (RSVP for directions)

RSVP:  Call/text Sylvia Milner at (801) 450-4439 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)

Event:  22nd Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert

Date/Time:  Friday, January 5, 2017, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Featured Story Artist:  Idlewild Duo (Dave & Carol Sharp

Tales & Tunes of the Wild West: ​​​​​​​Outlaws, Skallywags & Pioneers

Dave and Carol Sharp present stories of their Pioneer ancestors to Utah and tales from the Old West, The Wild Bunch, Hand Cart Pioneers, Railroad Bishops, Spanish Gold, Songs of the Pioneers, Cowboy poetry, Barn Dance tunes, and Old Doctor Sharps Medicine show.  Written and performed by Dave and Carol Sharp. Dave Sharp on Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer, Spoons, and Vocals with Carol Sharp on Whistles, Bowed Psaltery, Tambourine, and a variety of Limber-jacks.

​​​​​​​Suggested Donation:  $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults

Location:  Hedman Home, 4835 Sunset Park Lane, West Jordan, UT  84081 (RSVP for directions)

RSVP:  Call/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)

Event:  An Evening of Stories with Barbara McBride-Smith

Date/Time:  Monday, January 8, 2018, 7:00pm

Featured Teller:  Barbara McBride-Smith

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Highland Library, 5400 Civic Center Dr. #2, Highland, UT  84003​​​​​​​

Event:  Clinton City Storytelling Festival

Date/Time:  Friday, January 12, 2018, 7:00pm

Featured Tellers:  Professional Storytellers alongside selected community and youth tellers--Ask about being one of those featured/selected tellers

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Clinton Recreation Building, 1651 West 2300 North, Clinton, UT 

Contact:  Ask about being one of those featured/selected tellers.  Contact Randy Williams for an application to be emailed by calling (801) 628-9283 or emailing rationalrandy@gmail.com.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Event:  Ogden School District Storytelling Festival

Date/Time:  Wednesday, January 20, 2018, 6:30pm

Featured Tellers:  Youth Tellers that will then be judged and selected for the 22nd Annual WSU Storytelling Festival

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Ogden High School, 2828 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT

Contact:  Anyone wishing to help judge can contact Karl Behling at kbstoryteller@gmail.com or call/text (801) 390-7163 ​​​​​​​

Event:  An Evening of Stories with Kim Weitkamp

Date/Time:  Monday, January 22, 2018, 7:00pm

Featured Teller:  Kim Weitkamp

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Lindon, UT--exact location TBA

Event:  12th Annual Clearfield City Storytelling Festival

Date/Time:  Saturday, January 27, 2018, 7:00pm

Featured Tellers:  Professional Storytellers alongside selected community and youth tellers

Cost:  Free, open to all

Location:  Clearfield Community Arts Center, 140 E. Center St., Clearfield, UT

Contact:  Laurie Allen at funnygrandma258@yahoo.com or call (801) 773-7713--Ask about being one of those featured/selected tellers

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Event:  22nd Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival

Dates/Times:  Monday-Wednesday, February 26-28, 2018, 10:00am to Noon on Monday and 9:30am to Noon for Tuesday-Wednesday with afternoon campus workshops or outreach concerts (such as the Story Slam, Symposium, and Senior Center concerts), and evening concerts

Out-of-State Tellers:  Bil Lepp, Charlotte Blake Alston, Andy Offut Irwin, Daniel Morden

Treasured Tellers:  Virginia Rasmussen, Phyllis J. Savage

Utah/Idaho Featured Tellers:  Laurie Allen, Cathy Barker, Dale H. Boam, David Bullock, Rob Burns, Kristen Clay, Cherie Davis, Annie & Dan Eastmond (Harvest Home), Joan Effiong, Ted Erekson, Stephen Gashler, Alan Griffin, Rachel Hedman, Suzanne Hudson, Jim Luter, George McEwan, Jean Andra Miller, Ginger Parkinson, Jan C. Smith, Lynn Wing

Cost:  Free, open to all (only cost for those who wish to attend the Storytelling Festival Dinner at 6:30pm on Tuesday, Feb. 27th)

Locations:  

Monday-Tuesday--Eccles Conference Center (Peery's Egyptian Theatre), 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden

Wednesday--Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 W., Layton​​​​​​​