Please note that Carol Esterreicher, longtime storyteller with the Utah Storytelling Guild, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. All viewings, funeral services, and interment will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. (Dimple Dell Road), Sandy, Utah 84092. Viewing: Monday, March 2, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Second Viewing: Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Funeral/Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 3, 12:30–2:00 p.m., following the second viewing
If you know of any Utah storytelling events (virtual or in-person),
then send to Rachel Hedman at info@storycrossroads.org.
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Utah Storytelling Events Email List
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99th House Concert by Story Crossroads Fairy Tales Retold featuring Kira Larkin Friday, February 27,
2026 7:00pm-8:00pm MST (UTC -7) In-Person & Live-streamed Held at Multi Ethnic Senior Highrise exact address given upon registration OR Join the live-stream (details on series webpage) Suggested donation $15/person or
$25/household |
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Weekly Storytelling - Waldorf Astoria Utah Storytelling Guild professional story artists 9:00am-10:30am MST (UTC -7) Next one: March 5,
2026 Attend each Thursday from now to March 2026 (all different tellers & shows) Lobby at Park City Waldorf Astoria 2100 Frostwood Blvd Park City, UT 84098 Free, open to all |
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Adam Booth: Workshop, Concert & Master Class Friday, March 6th 5-6:30pm WORKSHOP Live Empowered, 227 N Center St, American Fork, UT 84003 Taught by, Adam Booth Friday, March 6th 7:30-9pm
PERFORMANCE Live Empowered, 227 N Center St, American Fork, UT 84003 Storytelling Concert with Adam Booth,
Ginger Parkinson, Paige Funk and Steffani Raff Saturday, March 7th, 1-6:30pm MASTER CLASS Live Empowered, 227 N Center St, American Fork, UT 84003 Taught by, Adam Booth |
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Shine On Social Media, Marketing Tips & Tools Debra
Weller Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00am-10:30am MST (UTC -7) Sliding scale tuition, $5-$50, suggested $25 that includes
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30th Annual WSU Storytelling Festival Valentina Ortiz, Adam Booth, Antonio Rocha, Kim Weitkamp plus Sam Payne, Karl Behling, Ann Ellis, Virginia Rasmussen, Phyllis Savage, Laurie Allen, Janine Evans, Paige Funk,
Nannette Guest-Watts, Rachel Hedman, Karla Huntsman, George McEwan, Steffani Raff, Stephanie Rollheiser, Madeline Rollins, Clive Romney, Jan Smith plus 60-70 youth tellers Monday-Thursday, March 9-12, 2026 Various Venues including Weber State University Campus and Egyptian
Theater Ogden, UT Free, open to all |
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Apple Seed Live A live taping in an intimate setting with national storytellers Friday, March 13, Noon-2:30pm Friday, March 13, 6:00pm-8:30pm Tuesday, March 17, Noon-2:30pm BYU Broadcasting Bldg, near Marriott Center Provo, UT 84602 Free, must be aged 10+ |
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Small Stage Series - monthly storytelling sponsored by Davis Arts Council, Layton R.A.M.P. & Abbington Senior Living Featuring Utah Storytelling
Guild professional story artists 7:00pm-8:00pm Next one: March 20, 2026 - featuring Karla Huntsman & Nannette Guest-Watts Abbington Senior Living 350 S. 100 W. Layton, UT 84041 Parking is available to the south on Larson Lane or next door at Tanner Clinic (weather permitting.) Free, open to all |
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100th House Concert by Story Crossroads Victorian Ghost Stories featuring Julie Barnson Saturday, March
21, 2026 7:00pm-8:00pm MDT (UTC -6) In-Person & Live-streamed Held at Hedman Home in West Jordan, UT exact address given upon registration OR Join the live-stream (details on series webpage) Suggested donation $15/person or $25/household |
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Over the River, Between the Woods, & Across the Bridge: Weaving Folk & Fairy Tales with Your Personal Narratives Mo Reynolds Saturday, April 11,
2026 9:00am-10:30am MDT (UTC -6) Sliding scale tuition, $5-$50, suggested $25 that includes audio/video/handout |
Summit Pass includes three virtual workshops and recordings of all live performances If attending in-person, then performances at libraries and park are free, register to save
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11th Annual Story Crossroads Summit & Festival Featured TellersRandel McGee, Kristen Clay, Ted Erekson, Betty Sawyer, Paul Boruff, Karla Huntsman Plus 43 community tellers with youth tellers from K-12 as well as older adults! Featured Virtual Workshop PresentersKristin Pedemonti, Chetter Galloway, Randel McGee Saturday & Monday-Wednesday May 2 & 4-6, 2026 See schedule on Festival webpage In-Person Locations:Murray City Library; Murray City Park; Pleasant Grove Library; American Fork Library see addresses on Festival webpage |
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The Guild has a Virtual Chapter available to all members. Join when best for you on every 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 11:30am Mountain as well as every 4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm Mountain. Exception: February 2025 will be 3rd Tuesday of the Month. You can email usgmemo@gmail.com for the Zoom details. |
Farmington Bay - Davis County Wayne Kartchner at Kartchner Home, 396 N. 200 E Farmington, UT On the 3rd Thursday of the month |
Steffani Raff, email steffaniraff@gmail.com or call/text (801) 796-6110 Cove Point
Retirement, 1988 N Cove Point Ln, Provo, UT Switching to Tuesdays once a month, reach out to confirm |
Wink: Stories for Better Bedtimes through BYU Radio podcast presented by Steffani Raff. Stories, mindfulness, and relaxation wrapped in
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Open Call for Youth Tellers for TGIF Virtual Storytelling Festival By April 23, 2026 - Open Call for Youth Tellers & Adult Tellers (not professionals) for Story Crossroads |
Story Crossroads - To foster creative and compassionate communities through the art of storytelling.
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