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If you know of any storytelling or story-related events open to the public, then send to Rachel Hedman at storycrossroads@gmail.com. |
You still have time for application deadlines for the Clinton to Clearfield Storytelling Festivals. See details below.
Five judges are needed for the Ogden School District Storytelling Festival on January 23, 2019, 6:30pm at the Ogden High School. Please contact Karl Behling at kbstoryteller@gmail.com for this volunteer opportunity and details.
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Storytelling Radio Shows Broadcasting from Utah |
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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. Listen at www.kpcw.org
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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. Listen at www.byuradio.org
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Ongoing-
The Hutchings Museum is looking for volunteer storytellers to do historical and many other genres year-round with emphasis on April/May 2019. For more info, contact Cami Shoemaker at (801) 768-7361 or email c.shoemaker@hutchingsmuseum.education.
Saturday, December 15, 2018--
Deadline to submit online application to be considered a storyteller for the Clinton Storytelling Festival on January 11, 2019 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Storytellers are volunteers and can be professional or community--including youth. Go to the Clinton City website for more details. You can also email clintonartsboard@gmail.com.
Monday, December 31, 2018--
Deadline to submit application to be considered a workshop presenter for the 2019 Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in September. Go to http://timpfest.org under "Events" for more details.
Thursday, January 10, 2019--
Deadline to submit application to be considered a storyteller for the Clearfield Storytelling Festival on January 26, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Storytellers are volunteers and can be professional or community--including youth. Email Laurie Allen at funnygrandma258@yahoo.com and she can direct you to the application also available on the Clearfield City website.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019--
Go to the Story Crossroads website for this newsletter's archive
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Event: 32nd Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert with special thanks to Resonance Story Theatre
Date/Time: Friday, December 14, 2018, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Featured Story Artists: Nannette Watts
Theme: 'Tis the Season Stories
Nannette is known for bringing stories to life. Come enjoy an engaging evening of Christmas memories and stories with Nannette Watts. Travel through stories of hope and warmth that mingle and intertwine with stories that are or become personal. Nannette is a highly requested storyteller, storycoach, and co-director of National Youth Storytelling. She is the author of “Youth Tell”
and co-wrote the newly released “Haunted Salt Lake City.”
Suggested Donation: $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults
Location: Hughes Home, 1683 East 6550 South, Salt Lake City, UT
RSVP: Call/text Mary Louise Hughes at (801) 403-7438 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com
Details: Refreshments served and the book "Haunted Salt Lake" written by Nannette Watts, Cassie Ashton, Kristen Clay and Laurie Allen will be available to purchase besides other story-related items
Purpose: This fundraiser event is held so the Story Crossroads Festival remains strong (see http://www.storycrossroads.com, can also donate online whether or
not you can attend)
Go directly to House Concert webpage on Story Crossroads site
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Event: Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild--Christmas Party
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 7:00pm (will change to the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting January 2019)
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: Eastmond Home, 3001 E. La Joya Dr. (4310 South), Holladay, UT 84124
Details: Christmas Party--Bring your stories, songs, listening ears, finger foods to share, family and friends
Contact: Annie Eastmond at annieeastmond@gmail.com or call/text (801) 859-9601
Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: December 2018 Stories--Live Performance Recorded by The Apple Seed: Tellers and Stories radio show
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Featured Tellers: Sam Payne, Suzanne Christensen, Stacy Wilk, Leah Kershisnik
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: The Apple Seed Studio, BYU Broadcasting, 701 E. University Parkway, Provo, UT 84602
Details: Join Sam Payne, Suzanne Christensen, Stacy Wilk and Leah Kershisnik for a deep midwinter evening of terrific readings for radio on December 18 to help you get into the Christmas spirit. Speaking of spirits, this year's December Stories returns to Christmas storytelling
traditions of yesteryear, when ghostly tales, both spooky and heartwarming, were part of every Christmas celebration. We'll hear traditional Scandinavian folktales and stories from Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy. Be a part of an intimate audience for a live recording to be taped for broadcast on The Apple Seed, BYU Radio's popular daily program dedicated to the art of storytelling. Admission is free, but seating is extremely limited, so click on the "Going" button on the Facebook event (link
below) to hold your spot for this December celebration!
Go to the Facebook event page through The Apple Seed
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Event: Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild Date/Time: Thursday, December 20, 2018, 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: Darrell Mangum at dinutah@gmail.com Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time: Thursday, January 3, 2019, 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: Ginger Parkinson at (801) 400-3568 or email gingerparkinson@gmail.com
Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: 33rd Story Crossroads Fundraising House
Date/Time: Friday, January 4, 2019, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Featured Story Artists: Omar and Lori Hansen
Theme: Tales for a Winter's Night
Omar and Lori will share tandem tales, personal stories, and Omar’s original music, hoping to warm you up on a cold winter’s night. And since it’s the 10th day of Christmas, as we head toward Epiphany, there’s still much to celebrate. Maybe there will even be some Lords a Leaping.
Suggested Donation: $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults
Location: Hedman Home, 4835 W. Sunset Park Lane, West Jordan, UT 84081
RSVP: Call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com
Details: Refreshments served and books and CDs will be available to purchase besides other story-related items
Purpose: This fundraiser event is held so the Story Crossroads Festival remains strong (see http://www.storycrossroads.com, can also donate online whether or
not you can attend)
Go directly to House Concert webpage on Story Crossroads site
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Event: FREE Murray Storytelling Residencies/Workshops, feed into Murray Storytelling Showcase and later into the county-level Story Crossroads Festival
Locations/Dates/Times:
Liberty Elementary, geared for Grades 2-6, Tuesdays/Thursdays only,
Jan. 8-Feb. 1; 3:15-4:45pm
You don't have to attend Liberty Elementary to participate
Murray Library, geared for Grades 3-12, Saturdays,
Jan. 26-March 9, 1:00pm-3:00pm,
Murray Heritage Center, geared for Adults & Seniors, Feb. 25 – April 3, Mondays/Wednesdays only, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Facilitators: Suzanne Hudson, Billie Jones, Cassie Ashton, Lora Schmidt, Jan C. Smith, Cherie Davis, Ginger Parkinson, Nannette Watts
Cost: Free, open to all, more details at http://www.murray.utah.gov/1293/Murray-Storytelling-Showcase and click here for registration form
Contact: Anyone wishing to participate or ask questions can connect with Lori Edmunds by calling (801) 264-2614 or emailing ledmunds@murray.utah.gov.
Go to the Murray Storytelling Residencies webpage on Murray City website
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Event: Ben Lomond Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 7:00pm (usually 2nd Wednesdays)
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: Main Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, UT, downstairs Room B
Contact: Douglas Dickson at libertystoryteller@gmail.com
Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: A Night of Stories - 10th House Concert
Date/Time: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:00pm
Featured Tellers: For this specific concert: Jan C. Smith, Cassie Ashton, Lynn Wing, Ginger Parkinson, Paige Funk, and Steffani Raff
Note: This series typically has any mixture of the following tellers--Ginger Parkinson, Steffani Raff, Cassie Ashton, Paige Funk, Jan C. Smith, Lynn Wing
Cost: Free yet tip jar available, geared for teens and adults
Location: Sandy, UT, exact address shared when you RSVP by calling/texting Ginger Parkinson at (801) 400-3568
Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild site for each of the featured tellers
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Event: Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild
Date/Time: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:30am
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, Logan Library, 255 N. Main St., Logan, UT
Contact: Leah Checketts at (435) 760-0412 or email LASTredDragon@gmail.com
Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: Bil Lepp in Concert: Storyteller, Humorist, Liar
Sponsors: Lindon PARC program and Timpanogos Storytelling
Date: Monday, January 14, 2019, 7:00pm
Featured Teller: Bil Lepp
Cost: Free, best for ages 8+
Location: Lindon Community Center, 25 N. Main St., Lindon, UT 84042
Go to Bil Lepp event webpage on the Timpanogos Storytelling website
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Event: Northern Utah Charter Schools Storytelling Concert
In Connection With: Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:30pm
Featured Tellers: Many youth tellers K-12th grades from the Northern Utah charter schools, top ones will be selected to tell at the Weber State University Storytelling
Festival in February
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: North Davis Preparatory Academy, 1591 W. Hill Field Rd., Layton, UT 84041
Go to the North Davis Preparatory Academy website
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Event: "Healthcare"--The Bee True Stories from the Hive!, storytelling for ages of 13+
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2019, Doors open at 7:00pm, stories start at 7:30pm and lasts towards 10:00pm, usually done each month on 2nd Thursdays though this is curated stories and first time featured on stage of Kingsbury Hall
Featured Tellers: Curated and carefully selected from 60+ storytellers on the theme of "Healthcare: sickness and health, complications and recovery, and the challenges that arise in the providing and the receiving of care" without notes
Cost: $20.00/person 18 and older, $10.00/person age 13-17, must be aged 13 or older as children aged 12 and under will not be permitted, go to https://utahpresents.org/events/healthcare-stories-of-illness-wellness/ to purchase
tickets, tickets on sale now
Location: Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Go to The Bee website
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Event: Ogden School District Storytelling Festival
In Connection With: Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Story Artists: Many youth tellers K-12th grades from the Ogden School District, top ones will be selected to tell at the Weber State University Storytelling Festival in February
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Ogden High School, 2828 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84403
Go to the Ogden School District website
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Event: Davis School District Storytelling Festival
In Connection With: Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Date/Time: Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Featured Story Artists: Many youth tellers K-12th grades from the Davis School District, top ones will be selected to tell at the Weber State University Storytelling Festival in February
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Centennial Jr High Band and Choir Rooms, 740 S. Sunset Dr., Kaysville, UT 84037
Go to the Storytelling page on the Davis School District website
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Event: 13th Annual Clearfield Storytelling Festival
Date/Time: Saturday, January 26, 2019, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Featured Story Artists: Several professional and community tellers (including youth)--to be considered you need to complete application and email no later than January 10, 2019 to funnygrandma258@yahoo.com or find application on Clearfield City website
Cost: Free, open to all
Location: Clearfield Community Arts Center, 140 E. Center Street, Clearfield, UT
Go to online listing of Clearfield Storytelling Festival
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Event: 34th Story Crossroads Fundraising House
Date/Time: Friday, February 1, 2019, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Featured Story Artists: David and Carol Sharp
Theme: Tales of Haunted Japan
Restless Spirits that wander the snow covered passes, suicidal Geisha, Ghostly Cats, invisible Tengu and Mysterious Shamisen players. Accompanied by the sounds of Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Gong, drums, Ratchet, Ting-Sha and other percussion instruments. Dave and Carol Sharp are storytellers that have researched the folk legends of Japan and have written many of the original ideas
and Kabuki plays into storytelling form. Shakuhachi made by Dave Sharp and Haiku and Tanka composed in English are also recited with music accompaniment.
Suggested Donation: $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults
Location: Tobin Home, 2064 East 6075 South, Ogden, UT 84403
RSVP: Call/text Shanna Tobin at (801) 547-5656 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com
Details: Refreshments served and books and CDs will be available to purchase besides other story-related items
Purpose: This fundraiser event is held so the Story Crossroads Festival remains strong (see http://www.storycrossroads.com, can also donate online whether or
not you can attend)
Go directly to House Concert webpage on Story Crossroads site
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Event: "First Date/Worst Date"--The Bee True Stories from the Hive!, competitive storytelling for ages 21+ (partly to content, partly to drinks available)
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019, Doors open at 6:00pm, stories start at 6:30pm and lasts towards 10:00pm, done each month on 2nd Thursdays
Featured Tellers: Ten storytellers picked at random from a hat has five minutes each to tell a true story on the theme of the night "First Date/Worst Date: stories of swooning and swiping right, un/pleasant surprises, in/compatibility, and the trials and tribulations of dating in the modern world" without notes
Cost: $15.00/person, must be aged 21 or older, go to http://thebeeslc.org to purchase tickets, tickets on sale by January 31st at 10:00am
Location: Metro Music Hall, 615 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Go to The Bee website
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Event: 23rd Weber State University Storytelling Festival
Dates: Monday-Wednesday, February 25-27, 2019, 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
Featured Out-of-State Tellers: Noa Baum, Jasmin Cardenas, Antonia Rocha, Ed Stivender
Treasured Tellers: Virginia Rasmussen, Phyllis Savage
Associate Teller: Karl Behling
Regional Tellers: Ted Erekson, Cassie Ashton, Idlewild (Tandem--David and Carol Sharp), Mary Louise Hughes, Elaine Brewster, Harvest Home (Tandem--Dan and Annie Eastmond), Lynn Wing, Wayne McKay, Melva Gifford, Tamra Pratt, Laurie Allen, Kristen Clay, Suzanne Hudson, Bradley Mackay, Billie Jones, Nannette Watts, Ginger Parkinson, Ann Ellis, Rachel Hedman, Alan Griffin, Rob Burns, Janine Nishiguchi, Joan Effiong
Cost: Free, open to all (only cost for those who wish to attend the Storytelling Festival Dinner at 6:30pm on Tuesday, Feb. 26th)
Locations:
Monday-Tuesday--Eccles Conference Center (Peery's Egyptian Theatre), 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden
Wednesday--Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 W., Layton
Go to the Weber State University Storytelling Festival website
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Event: WSU Storytelling Festival Fundraising Dinner
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 6:30pm
Featured Tellers: Noa Baum, Jasmin Cardenas, Antonia Rocha, Ed Stivender
Cost: $60.00/plate, dress in Sunday best or better
MUST RESERVE BEFORE SOLD OUT
Reservations: If you are interested in joining us, please contact, Patricia Cieslak, Executive Assistant by email patriciacieslak@weber.edu or by phone 801-626-7515 by February 1, 2019.
Location: Timbermine Restaurant, 1701 Park Blvd., Ogden, UT
Go to the WSU Storytelling Fundraising webpage
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