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Tellabration! At The New Have Pride Center
Tellabration! At The New Have Pride Center Event Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tellabration-at-the-new-haven-pride-center-tickets-1089981376639?aff=oddtdtcreator Event Phone: Event Contact Email: courtneyjmwriter@gmail.com Experience the Magic of Storytelling! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as seasoned storytellers transport you to worlds of drama, humor, and heartwarming moments at Tellabration! Join us at for a captivating journey of connection and celebration. These veteran storytellers will weave tales that will evoke laughter, reflection, and perhaps even a few tears, as they share their most powerful stories. Enjoy live music, light refreshments, and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Paid parking is available nearby for your convenience. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the art of storytelling in an inclusive and joyful setting. Tellabration! promises to be a vibrant afternoon of community, connection, and celebration. See you there!
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Elisa Pearmain Featured at Story Space online
Link to Event: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Website: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Phone: (857) 998-1592 Event Contact Email: ChadisR3@outlook.com The Story Space Online Every Tuesday from 6:45-9:00 P.M. EST We are now on EST (Eastern Standard Time), 5 hours behind GMT, or UTC-5. To attend via Zoom©: Go to http://www.StorySpace.org In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new invitation will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) Elisa Pearmain: Come listen to the maiden voyage of her story of callings and pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago! Elisa has been telling stories professionally for over 35 years in schools, libraries, churches, conferences, and festivals. Elisa is the award-winning author of two collections of wise world tales, and a double CD called Forgiveness: Telling our Stories in New Ways. Elisa won the 2019 Brother Blue Award. She also works part-time as a licensed psychotherapist in private practice and is the Programming Chair for the Healing Story Alliance. Feature’s website: https://www.wisdomtales.com/ Healing Story Alliance: https://healingstoryalliance.org/ What is Camino de Santiago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago About the film El camino de Santiago (film): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_camino_de_Santiago_(film) Storytelling of all types and styles, in a friendly, cooperative venue where listeners and tellers and newcomers alike get full attention. There are no content restrictions, other than prohibiting hate speech. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or come to listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories… In the spirit of Brother Blue. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 PM EST Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EST. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EST sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EST. "Programs Subject to Change" The Story Space online There is an $8 requested donation
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Comfort and Joy Storytelling Show
Link to Event: https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/comfort-and-joy/ Better Said Than Done’s End of Year Celebration and Storytelling Show, with Recipes, is online, on December 12, starting at 7:00pm Eastern. Grab your snuggie, a warm cuppa, and enjoy cozy stories from storytellers Willy Claflin, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Jim Kissane, Joan Leotta, Roopa Mohan, Liz Nichols, Andy Russell, Anne Shimojima, and Liz Weir. With our Year-in-Review Video, and a toast from Executive Director Jessica Robinson, the whole show will be kept cool and collected by our emcee Chetter Galloway. Every person who purchases a ticket will receive a link to watch the show live on Zoom, a Youtube link to watch the show anytime after for one month, AND the 2024 Better Said Than Done Recipe Collection, with recipes from all the night’s storytellers and our storytelling community.
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Book Party with Bil Lepp, Jessica Robinson, and Donna Washington
Link to Event: https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-and-books/ Event Website: https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-and-books/ On December 4, Claire Hennessy, of Six Feet Apart Productions fame, will be leading a not so serious discussion of books with authors Bil Lepp, Jessica Robinson, and Donna Washington. The storyteller-authors will discuss their latest books, writing, storytelling, and possibly stray off the path into a few tall tales. They are, after all, storytellers. This event is free, but you have to register to attend. We will be giving out some signed copies of books, but you are welcome to stock up in advance, study up, and come prepared to ask questions!
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“A Traditional Irish Christmas “
Event Contact Email: irishhawkins@verizon.net Event Description: Stories, songs,poetry and a discussion of the days and events of a traditional Irish Christmas.
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Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic
Link to Event: https://storytelling.org/events/traditions-and-truth/ Event Website: https://storytelling.org/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: illinoisstorytelling@gmail.com Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic featuring Angela Lloyd Presented by www.storytelling.org and Dominican University at Chicago Online Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:00-8:30pm CST FREE - Donations welcome Email: jdelnegro@dom.edu for the Zoom link and/or if you are interested in telling a story (7-10 minutes)
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Broken Mirror
Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/broken-mirror-a-spoken-word-poetry-perform-tickets-192965 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/healing-story-alliance-workshops/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com HSA presents "Broken Mirror" A Spoken Word Poetry Performance by The Artist Anubis Live on Zoom January 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST Pay What You are Able $25-$50 A Fundraiser for HSA Register for tickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/broken-mirror-a-spoken-word-poetry-perform-tickets-192965 Broken Mirror: The Poetic Mosaic of a Broken Mind is a one-man show written, directed, and performed by The Artist Anubis. This production takes audiences inside today’s contemporary Black man’s heart, mind, and fears. Fusing theater and improv into his technique, The Artist Anubis grapples with defining himself as a son, lover, and father—all while in the presence of his therapist. At times, his eloquence feels as if the artist is grasping for sanity and, at other times, his humanity. His introspection reveals the shadows and all that is light as he fights his way back to his mental wellness. Honesty is at the forefront of his performances—all done eloquently by The Artist Anubis in spoken word rhyme, which makes Broken Mirror an enjoyable experience as we relate, asking ourselves which of our truths lie in the pieces. About the Artist Luther “Anubis” D. Isler, poetically known as The Artist Anubis, is a spoken word poet, published author, cultural curator, and community cultivator. Anubis founded Harlem Bomb Shelter, a spoken-word and literary arts organization that presents open mics, showcases, workshops, teen programs, and mentorship. Anubis is an historic Harlem Writers Guild member and an AUDELCO Award Honoree. He has published an original anthology “My People Burn and Other Visions.” He is an accomplished Off-Broadway producer including “What Would You Do? A Poetry Play” in 2017 and, in 2024, completed an Off-Broadway run of his one-man show “BROKEN MIRROR: A Poetic Mosaic of a Broken Mind” which was nominated for 2 AUDELCO Awards. Anubis takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster, delivering stories filled with sobering drama and moments of intriguing comedy.” – Behind the Scenes Magazine
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HSA Kind Stories in Concert with Emcee Valentina Ortiz
Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/kind-stories-in-concert-december-1-2024-tickets-192139 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com HSA presents Kind Stories in Concert with Emcee Valentina Ortiz Online FREE event - Donations welcome! Register to receive your Zoom link at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/kind-stories-in-concert-december-1-2024-tickets-192139 Join the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness. What is it? How does it impact us and our relationships to ourselves, to each other, to the world? Come and listen to “kind stories” shared by both professional tellers and community members and see what memories of kindness emerge for you. Date: December 1, 2024 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm EST (Open Mic Story Share and Reflection: last half hour) Format: The story session opens with a concert of seasoned tellers and community tellers sharing stories with themes of kindness. During the second half of the gathering, audience members are invited to share a story, moment, or reflection about kindness that emerged for them as listeners. Purpose: We all need a little more kindness in our lives. Perhaps a story can take us there. Featured Tellers Derek Burrows was born in The Bahamas where storytelling was once a vital part of the cultural tradition. As a storyteller, Derek specializes in Afro-Caribbean and African Diaspora tales; he has been “telling” for over three decades nationally and internationally. Derek’s singular style is filled with textures and colors, whether telling stories, playing music, leading workshops or presenting original works. A true native of the Bahamas, he carries on the tradition of entertaining and educating wherever he goes and with whomever he meets. As a professional musician his performances include an array of instruments and sounds. Derek currently lives between Mexico, The Bahamas and USA where he continues to give workshops and performances as a storyteller and educator focusing on issues of Race and Culture. His documentary, Before the Trees Was Strange, a film about his family, is used in universities across the country as a jumping off point for exploration and discussion. Dr. Kevin D. Cordi is a storyteller and educator and Narrative 4 trained coach who values the transformative power of deep listening. With a career that spans over 25 years, Kevin has cultivated a rich and authentic approach to storytelling. Currently an Associate Professor at Ohio University Lancaster, Kevin teaches storytelling, education, and literacy. His scholarly contributions include influential books such as Playing with Stories: Story Crafting for Writers, Teachers, and Other Imaginative Thinkers. His impact extends beyond the classroom through his work with the Educator Advisor Panel for Learning for Justice and as the founder of the YES (Youth, Educators, Storytellers) SIG of the National Storytelling Network. He was also recognized by the National Storytelling Network as the first full-time high school storytelling teacher in the country. He serves as a National Writing Project Consultant and works with the Ohio University Appalachian Writing Project and for years served as a Co-Director for the Columbus Area Writing Project at The Ohio State University. His storytelling has taken him to stages at events including the International Book Festival and the Qatar Foundation, and he has been commissioned by the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Cordi’s approach to storytelling is rooted in play, practice, and the profound impact of shared creativity. Learn more about his work and join him in exploring the art and power of storytelling at www.kevincordi.com. Janice M. Del Negro, PhD, is a professor at the School of Information Studies at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. Educator, author, and coach, she has been a featured storyteller and presenter at the National Storytelling Conference, the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Northlands Storytelling Conference, the Mariposa Storytelling Festival, the National Storytelling Festival, the Moonshell Storytelling Festival, the Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference, the Tejas Storytelling Festival, and many other celebratory events. Her book, Folktales Aloud: Practical Tips for Playful Storytelling was awarded a Storytelling World Resource Award in 2015. Her recent title, Engaging Teens with Story: How to Inspire and Educate Youth with Storytelling (2017) with Dr. Melanie Kimball, received a Storytelling World Resource Award and was named SLC/ARBA’s “Best Professional Resource for School or Youth Librarians.” Del Negro collaborated with Ellin Greene on the fourth edition of the classic storytelling textbook, Storytelling: Art & Technique (2010), and is the editor of the fifth edition, published in 2021. In 2016, Del Negro received the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, “presented to artists who are recognized by their peers to be master storytellers who set the standards for excellence and have demonstrated, over a significant period of time, a commitment and dedication to the art of storytelling.” She currently produces Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic for Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Personal Stories, a cooperative program between Dominican University and Illinois Storytelling, Inc. Along with Megan Wells, Del Negro produces MoonShine Stories, a curated concert series held on the full moon of every month. Emcee Valentina Ortiz Pandolfi has been on stage since she was 6 years old. She is a storyteller and a musician. She takes her stories to schools, parks, theaters and festivals in Mexico, the US, different parts of Asia and Latin America. She has published 5 books and produced 4 records with her original stories and music. Since 2017, she is the founder and director of Zazanilli Cuentos A.C., a Mexican nonprofit that takes storytelling and music to underprivileged communities. She now deeply enjoys multilingual storytelling, Spanish, Nahuatl, English, and French. Since 2023, she is the recipient of the Mexican Government three-year grant, Creadores Escénicos. Community Tellers Maxwell Washington I’m a young storyteller from Rhode Island, and though I’m only 17, I have a lot of experience performing. Ever since I was little, I’ve had a passion for being on stage. I discovered storytelling in the summer of 2023, and instantly fell in love with it. My first official storytelling performance was at Funda Fest in Newport, in January 2024. Since then, I haven’t been able to stop sharing stories. Ana Arevalo I have spent my career as a small animal clinician focusing on integrative complementary medicine in Veterinary Practice. I live and work in Santa Tecla, in El Salvador. I try to educate pet owners on lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, gardening and sharing time with family and friends. I met Elisa Pearmain while hiking on the Camino in Spain last June.
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HSA OARS in the Water
Link to Event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/oars-themes-2022/oars/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com HSA Presents OARS in the Water: Looking to Your North Star Hosted by Penny Post & Galen Brandt Wednesday December 11 at 7:00-8:30pm EST Online - Entry with Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 What offers you refuge and reassurance — brings you soul-satisfying happiness? Maybe some form of social mission guides you. Perhaps contemplating a painting, creating a story, cultivating a garden, celebrating a winning game lightens your spirit. Together let’s explore what gives you joy. About our Hosts for December 11th Penny Post has a BA in English from Wellesley College, and an MFA in creative writing from Lesley College. For 30 years she told stories and gave workshops in the business world all over southern California through Toastmasters, coaching clients in both speaking and writing. Her day job was technical writing. In 2007, she came home to New England, earned an MFA, and now teaches storytelling at her senior residence community. She is a member of both the Healing Story Alliance programming Committee and the HSA Advisory Committee. Galen R. Brandt is a writer, songwriter, singer, and teller of stories. She has been an award-winning composer for Disney, Hasbro, Lorimer, and Little Golden Books ‘n Tapes, a new product marketing expert for Fortune 500 companies and the Franklin Mint. She has been a corporate speechwriter, a conference convener and speaker, a gatherer of indigenous songs, a singer in innumerable wonderful bands that nobody ever heard of, and a cultural journalist for a wide and wild mix of publications. She pioneered the exploration and use of interactive virtual reality technologies as an alternative healing modality in live performance, arts and education, and especially in the area of special needs. She’s now writing two musicals — “The Piglet Opera” and “The Memory Box.” Galen serves on the HSA Advisory Committee, the HSA Programming Committee, and is chair of the OARS in the Water program.
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“The Gift of Gab” an afternoon of Holiday events
Event Website: https://www.connstorycenter.org/ Event Phone: 860-934-8165 Event Contact Email: info@connstorycenter.org The Gift of Gab An Afternoon of Holiday Stories Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. Thames Club - 290 State Street, New London Join us on for a lively afternoon filled with holiday tales! Whether you prefer your stories with a dash of naughtiness or a sprinkle of niceness, the Connecticut Storytelling Center's holiday event promises a festive mix of both. Come and listen to storytellers unwrap surprising narratives, igniting the magic of the season. Bring your favorite holiday story to share - any holiday qualifies to be celebrated! Refreshments will be served. The suggested donation is $10. Contact CSC for link You can also donate at the door. Proceeds will support the Center’s work in promoting the art of storytelling, including our literacy work with students across the state. Can’t come? You can still support this important work!
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