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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. |
The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival approaches on September 6-8 at Thankgiving Point. Go to http://www.timpfest.org. Meanwhile, Evermore - a story
theatrical experience park - opens and kicks off with "Lore" at FanX. See http://www.evermore.com.
StoryCorps is coming to Utah and could use some help September 13-15, 2018. See more details under
"Deadlines." Several auditions for different events are coming up...again check out "Deadlines" below.
In mid-October, you have a chance to hear and learn from Shonaleigh as well as Randel McGee from out-of-state in separate opportunities. See below for 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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Now-- Here's a contest you can easily do...like Evermore Park on Facebook or any of their social media and share their post of this contest. Here is where you can watch a video explaining it. This is a story
theatre experience with year-round events including the kick-off of Lore at FanX. Ongoing-- The Hutchings Museum is looking for volunteer storytellers to do historical and many other genres year-round with emphasis on October 2018 and April/May 2019. For more info, contact Cami Shoemaker at (801) 768-7361 or email c.shoemaker@hutchingsmuseum.education. Thursday-Saturday, September 13-15, 2018 (yet contact now)-- StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. StoryCorps has been recording and archiving stories in the National Archives for nearly 2
decades. In 2015 they won a $1 million prize from TED to continue their work. StoryCorps is facilitating conversations between two people who have differing beliefs and life stories. These 40 minute conversations will be facilitated and recorded in Salt Lake City over September 13-15, then making their way to the National Archives. Participants embody the following; a desire to share their personal beliefs and life stories; a willingness to listen to differing beliefs and their life
stories; a genuine curiosity for learning from one another. Contact Shelly Jenson: shellyjensonbiz@gmail.com. Saturday,
September 15, 2018-- Schedule your live audition spot from 10:00am to 3:00pm by emailing on Saturday, September 15, 2018 or submit video by
Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Ogden Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden for the 23rd Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival to be held February 25-27, 2019. To be considered, go here for more details: Friday, October 12, 2018-- Pay your entry fee of $10.00 and the online form by Friday, October 12, 2018 before the Preliminary The Hauntings Contest through Timpanogos Storytelling. The performances are Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Orem Public Library. Go here for more details: https://timpfest.org/events/2018-hauntings-contest/ Thursday, November 1,
2018-- Go to the Story Crossroads website
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Event: 2nd Annual Teton Storytelling and Arts Festival Dates: Friday-Sunday, August 17-19, 2018, Time TBA Featured Story Artists: Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, Sam Payne, Clive Romney, Andy Offutt Irwin, Michael Reno Harrell, Josh Goforth Cost: Free, yet with many booths and items available to
purchase Location: Riverside Park & Tabernacle Civic Center, Rexburg,
ID Go to the Teton Storytelling and Arts Festival website
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Event: 28th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert Date/Time: Saturday, August 18, 2018, 7:00pm-8:30pm Featured Story Artist: Paige Funk Theme: All Greek to Me: Old Stories in a New Light Sit back and enjoy as Paige Funk sheds light on dusty old tales. During her experience in the classroom, Paige used Ancient Greek myths to enhance learning and creativity in her students. Now, using her intelligent humor, Paige creates thought-provoking, character-driven stories from various perspectives. Discover old tales that are new to you and re-discover old tales you thought you knew.
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 for attendance and/or 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 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 Date/Time: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 7:00pm (usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month) - technically starting at 7:30pm as it is a field trip to see Sam Payne perform near usual spot 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 DIFFERENT LOCATION DUE TO "FIELD TRIP" NEARBY: Brigham Young Park, North Temple and State St., Salt Lake City, UT 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: Utah Renaissance
Faire Date/Time: Friday-Saturday, August 24-25, 2018,
10:00am-8:00pm, rain or shine Featured Story Artists: Paige Funk,
Ginger Parkinson, Stephen Gashler, Dave and Carol Sharp Cost: All
tickets cover for both days--$30/family pass; Kids 5 and under are free; $15.00/adult; $12.00/student; $8.00/child Location: Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT (west side of Megaplex Theater) Go to the Utah Renaissance Faire website
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Event: A Night of Stories - 6th House Concert Date/Time: Saturday, August 25, 2018 (usually 2nd Saturday of the month) Featured
Tellers: Any mixture of the following--varies each time--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: Payson, UT--Usually Salt Lake or Utah County location, Rotates so inquire and/or RSVP to receive exact address by calling/texting Ginger Parkinson at (801) 400-3568. Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website for each of the featured tellers
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Event: Storytelling at The Riverwoods In Connection With: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Date/Time: Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 6:00pm - Music Concert, then 7:00pm National Youth Teller plus Kim
Weitkamp Featured Story Artists: 6:00pm-Peter Breinholt, 7:00pm-Brielle Smith (National Youth Teller), Kim Weitkamp Cost: Free, open to all Location: Shops at Riverwoods, 4801 University Ave., Provo,
UT Go to the Timpanogos Storytelling website
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Event: Storytelling at The Viridian Event Center In Connection With: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Date/Time: Tuesday, September 4, 2018,
7:00pm Featured Story Artists: Alivia Lemon (National Youth Teller), Sheila Arnold, Donald Davis Cost: Free, open to all Location: Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan,
UT Go to the Timpanogos Storytelling website
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Event: 29th Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Dates/Times: Thursday-Saturday, September 6-8, 2018 Featured Story Artists: Sheila Arnold, Spencer Bohren, Adam Booth, Donald Davis, Bill Harley, Kevin Kling, Daniel Morden, Clare Murphy, Corinne Stavish, Dovie Thomason, Kim Weitkamp Cost: $8.00-$125.00 depending on number of days or concerts as well as individual and family rates, Early Bird discounts end August 1st, current dues-paying Utah Storytelling Guild members receive reduced
rate and email usgmemo@gmail.com for details, tickets can be ordered here: https://timpfest.org/store/tickets Locations: Most
Festival Events-Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 Garden Dr., Lehi, UT Outreaches & Evening Concerts-Electric Park Pavilion, 3001 N.
Thanksgiving Point Dr., Lehi, UT Evening Concerts-Show Barn, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi,
UT Go to the Timpanogos Storytelling website
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Event: Utah Storytelling Guild Meet n' Mingle, open to all Date/Time: Saturday, September 8, 2018, 9:00am-9:45am
Featured Presenters: Utah Storytelling Guild Presidency including Lynn Wing
Cost: Admission to Timpanogos Storytelling
Festival (dues-paying members emailed discount code)
Details: Updates on the Guild shared, details on the November StorySwap, and much mingling and sharing by all...light refreshment provided
Location: Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving
Point-picnic tables next to Amphitheater, 3900 Garden Dr., Lehi, UT with parking available on location
Questions: Email Lynn Wing at lynnawing@gmail.com and/or usgmemo@gmail.com
Go to the Timpanogos Storytelling website
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Event: Bridgerland Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild Date/Time: Saturday,
September 8, 10:30am--might be different due to Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (usually the 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, 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: Ben Lomond Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 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: Timp Tellers Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild Date/Time: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 7:00pm (usually 1st Thursday but bumped a week due to 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: Ginger Parkinson at (801) 400-3568 or email gingerparkinson@gmail.com Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website
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Event: "Gone Astray"--The Bee True Stories from the Hive!, competitive storytelling for ages 21+ (partly to content, partly to drinks available)
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018, Doors open at 6:00pm, stories start at 7:00pm 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 "Gone Astray" without notes
Cost: $18.00/person, must be aged 21 or older, go to http://thebeeslc.org to purchase tickets, tickets on sale by August 30th 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: A Night of Stories - 7th House Concert Date/Time: Saturday, September 15, 2018 (usually 2nd Saturday of the month, changed this month due to 2nd Saturday landing during Timpanogos Storytelling
Festival) Featured Tellers: Any mixture of the following--varies each time--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: TBA, UT--Usually Salt Lake or Utah County location, Rotates so inquire and/or RSVP to receive exact address by calling/texting Ginger Parkinson at (801) 400-3568. Go to the Utah Storytelling Guild website for each of the featured tellers
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Event: Farmington Bay Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild Date/Time: Thursday, September 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: 29th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert Date/Time: Friday, September 28, 2018, 7:00pm-8:30pm Featured Story Artist: Wenlock Duane Free Theme: Weird Relatives Suggested Donation: $15.00+/person,
$25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults Location: Gashler Home, 1834 Nevada Ave., Provo, UT
84606 (RSVP for attendance and/or directions) RSVP: Call/text Teresa Gashler at (801) 494-3440 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com Details: Refreshments served 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: Park City Ghost Tours Dates/Times: Every night in October at 8:00pm, show up and go from there Cost: $20.00/adult, $10.00/child (ages 16 and under), Groups of 10 or more and get 10% discount if paid as one, Private tours for groups of 20 or more and get 20% discount if paid as one, Tickets purchased from guide at the start of the tour Location/Parking: FREE parking is available on Swede Alley, one block to the East (or Left of Historic Main Street as you are going up Historic Main Street). Pull into the three tiered concrete parking structure called China Bridge Garage at least 30-minutes prior to the start of the tour. Walk one block to 415 Main Street (directly across the street from 412 Bistro Restaurant) to the bronze statue of the miner, where the PCGT Guide in costume will greet you.
Please meet the guide at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour departure which is on the hour. (Winter Hours 7:00 p.m./ Summer Hours 8:00 p.m.) The Guide takes cash or credit at the spot. Dress appropriately for the weather. Park City Ghost Tours is an outdoor walking tour so please wear suitable clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Contact: Call (435) 615-7673 or
email info@parkcityghosttours.com
Go to the Park City Ghost Tours website
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Event: Ogden & Salt Lake City Ghost Tours Dates: Fridays-Saturdays of October 2018, starting October 5th
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, Gayle Hasler Cook, 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 or if you like them on Facebook--Groups may also book private shows anytime
PICK-UP!--Locations: Starting place for Ogden bus tours--Pick up at Rainbow Garden's main entrance (1851 Valley Drive, Ogden, UT) Starting places for Ogden walking tours-- Eerie East tours begin in
front of the Courtyard Plaza area south of Egyptian Theatre near the clock tower, 2415 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah Wicked West tours begin Pearl Milk Tea Club, 110 25th Street, Ogden, Utah
Starting place for
Salt Lake bus tours--Pick up in front of Clark Planetarium (110 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT) Starting places for SLC walking tours-- Whiskey Street Tours begin on Main Street east stairs at Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse, 350 South Main Street, SLC, Utah City Cemetery Tours begin on Cemetery Center and Grand Avenue within the cemetery. Enter the cemetery from 4th Avenue on the cemetery’s Center street and drive north to Grand Avenue - 990 East 4th Avenue, SLC,
Utah
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 to reserve spot(s)
Go to the Ogden & Salt Lake City Ghost Tours website
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Event: Epic Storytelling: The Diamond Girl & the Goat Horn Bee, USA debut Dates/Times: Thursday-Saturday, October 11-13, 2018, starting at 7:00pm each night, continues same story as it is an
epic
Featured Teller: Shonaleigh, Storytelller known as a Drut'syla
Cost: $150/individual, $250/couple; After September 15th-$175/individual, $275/couple
Location: TBA, likely Salt Lake County, email Cassie Ashton for more details at coachcassie@gmail.com
Details: The Diamond Girl and the Goat Horn Bee is a series of interlinked stories. Shonaleigh is the only known Drut'syla. She began at the age of 4 learning this unique art form. This epic tale is
told over the course of 3 days beginning Thursday at 7:00pm. It will take place within a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with breaks, snacks, and time for discussion. For more info, email coachcassie@gmail.com or call/text (801) 859-5967.
Go to Shonaleigh's website
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Event: "Aging"--The Bee True Stories from the Hive!, competitive storytelling for ages 21+ (partly to content, partly to drinks available)
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018, Doors open at 6:00pm, stories start at 7:00pm 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 "Aging" without notes
Cost: $18.00/person, must be aged 21 or older, go to http://thebeeslc.org to purchase tickets, tickets on sale by September 27th 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: 30th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert Date/Time: Friday, October 12, 2018, 7:00pm-8:30pm Featured Story Artist: Nannette
Watts Theme: Scary Stories for the Bold 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, Murray, UT (RSVP for attendance and/or directions) RSVP: Call/text Mary Louise Hughes at (801) 403-7438 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com Details: Refreshments served 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: Hauntings Contest
Dates/Times: Saturday, October 13, 2018, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Hauntings Preliminary Contest
(Deadline to enter by Friday, October 12, 2018) Monday, October 29, 2018, 7:00pm, Hauntings Finale Contest
Featured Tellers: Could be you...anyone aged 12+ may apply and then be selected to tell at the Preliminary and possibly the
Finale Contest
Cost: $10.00 Entry Fee for those wanting to compete, the Finale Concert is Free to attend, Watching the Preliminary and/or Finale Contests are free and recommended for those aged 12 and older
Location: Orem Public
Library, 58 N. State Street, Orem, UT
Contact: April Johnson, call/text (801) 473-9066 or email aprildj8@gmail.com Go directly to the Hauntings page on Timpanogos website
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Event: Randel McGee and Groark Date/Time: Monday, October 15, 2018, 11:00am
Featured Tellers: Randel McGee and Groark
Cost: Free with Admission into Treehouse Museum
Location: Treehouse Museum, 347 22nd Street, Ogden,
UT
Go to Randel McGee's (and Groark's) website
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Event: Workshop-Tell Me a Story of When You Were Young-How to Tell Generational Stories
Dates/Times: Friday-Saturday, October 19-20, 2018, 10:00am-5:00pm
Featured Teller: Shonaleigh, Storytelller known as a Drut'syla
Cost: $150/individual, $250/couple; After
September 15th-$175/individual, $275/couple (discount if you also go to performances by her October 11-13, 2018-see above)
Location: TBA, likely Salt Lake County, email Cassie Ashton for more details at coachcassie@gmail.com
Details: It will take place within a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with breaks, snacks, and time for discussion. For more info, email coachcassie@gmail.com or call/text (801) 859-5967.
Go to Shonaleigh's website
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Event: Tunnel Tales - Fall...Not for the Faint of Heart In Connection With: Cache Storytelling - Family Entertainment Dates: Friday-Saturday, October 26-27, 7:00pm-9:00pm Featured Tellers:
TBA Cost: At Gate--$10.00/person or $8.00/person for group of 6 or more; Online--$8.00/person or
$6.00/person for group of 6 or more Location: Logan's Central Park Tunnels, Center Street and 2nd East, Logan, UT Details: There’s a roof (road) overhead, chairs are provided and the parks restrooms may or may not be open at this time of year. But, the tunnel is open at both ends and this is Cache Valley. So, it would behoove you to dress appropriately and come prepared for the prevailing temperatures
and conditions. Contact: Call Wayne McKay at (435) 770-8420 or go to the website linked below Go directly to the Tunnel Tales - Fall page on the Cache Storytelling website
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Event: 23rd Annual StorySwap, Utah's celebration of the National Tellabration! Sponsored By: Utah Storytelling
Guild Date/Time: Saturday, November 10, 2018, 9:00am-3:00pm Featured Tellers/Presenters: Utah Storytelling Guild members Cost: Free, open to all of all ages (potluck lunch) Location: TBA, UT Questions/Comments: StorySwap Coordinator is Jan C. Smith and you can reach her by calling (801) 541-8331 or emailing janstories@gmail.com
Go to StorySwap webpage on Utah Storytelling Guild site (2017 info, to be updated)
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Event: 31st Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert Date/Time: Friday, November 16, 2018, 7:00pm-8:30pm Featured Story Artist: Sam
Payne Theme: TBA Suggested Donation: $15.00+/person, $25.00+/couple or family, though any amount welcomed, best for teens and adults Location: Hurley Home-143 West
5900 South, Murray, UT (RSVP for attendance and/or directions) RSVP: Call/text Jerri Hurley at (801) 915-2344 or email storycrossroads@gmail.com Details: Refreshments served 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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