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Storytelling Intensive with Elizabeth Ellis
Event Website: https://sandbarstorytellingfestival.org/box-office/education/ Event Phone: 651-246-7168 Event Contact Email: stories2teach@gmail.com Sandbar Storytelling Festival announces a brand new opportunity for storytellers to sharpen their skills! Circle of Excellence recipient Elizabeth Ellis will be offering a two-day coaching intensive for intermediate and advanced storytellers in Winona, MN after the Festival. Join us October 12 and 13 for the opportunity of a lifetime – two days of instruction and coaching with world-renowned storyteller and coach Elizabeth Ellis! Space is limited to 12 people, so register early to ensure your spot. Schedule Oct 10-11 Sandbar Storytelling Festival Sunday, Oct 12 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (with a one-hour lunch break and a two-hour dinner break) Monday, Oct 13 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a one-hour lunch break and optional group dinner afterwards) Included 1 all-access pass to the Sandbar Storytelling Festival Breakfast & Lunch on Oct 12 & 13 (Dinner is on your own) 15 hours of coaching, instruction, and dedicated work time Individual and group coaching with Elizabeth Location Alverna Conference Center Saint Mary’s University 1175 West Wabasha Street Winona, MN 55987 Cost $375 Optional: Add $65/night for housing
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Sandbar Storytelling Festival
Event Website: https://sandbarstorytellingfestival.org/ Event Phone: (507) 703-6001 Event Contact Email: sandbarwinona@gmail.com Sandbar Storytelling Festival • Oct 7-11, 2025 • Winona, MN Join us for this five-day storytelling event. Sandbar Storytelling Festival provides exciting performances and compelling chronicles amidst the breathtaking beauty of Winona, MN. Come celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences. Help us promote the art of storytelling for all ages. The public festival includes food, workshops, concerts, and — of course — storytelling at Saint Mary’s University. Multiple other events are also planned for Winona schools, universities, and other venues throughout Winona. Most events are on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 10-11). Featured Tellers: Bil Lepp Elizabeth Ellis Don White Dovie Thomason Josh Goforth Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
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Woodstock Story Festival
Event Website: https://woodstockstoryfestival.com/ Event Phone: Event Contact Email: peterlblum108@gmail.com Woodstock Story Festival Brings Rich Tapestry of Stories from Talented and Masterful Performers & Artists The acclaimed Woodstock Story Festival returns after a hiatus to celebrate story in all its forms, featuring three days of 16 diverse guest presenters at the forefront of the national storytelling movement. THIS EVENT IS THREE DAYS LONG: 10/24 - 10/26 Audiences will experience close-up story encounters at the intimate Mountain View Studio venue. Presenters are as varied as their expertise, including, among others: David Gonzalez, Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow Irish storyteller Maria Gillen Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, noted author and teacher Laura Simms, worldwide storyteller, writer, healer, and humanitarian Denise Manning Keyes Page, founder of Ubuntu Storytellers Matoaka Little Eagle (Tewa, Apache, Chickahominy), long-time Native singer, dancer, storyteller, and educator Jim Brulé, internationally respected storyteller for his stories of healing Shelley Stockwell, world-renowned storyteller, author, and hypnotist Doug O’Brien, bestselling author, seasoned storyteller, and classically trained pianist
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An Evening of Storytelling with Néstor Gomez
Event Website: Will set up Facebook event page Event Phone: 9789214628 Event Contact Email: toledogoat@aol.com You are invited to An Evening of Storytelling with Néstor Gomez, 87 times Moth Story Slam winner. Nestor is flying in from Chicago for this rare New England performance. Nestor is a Guatemalan immigrant who became a US Citizen in 2018. Nestor will share stories of coming to America as well as pet stories from his soon to be released book Rescued Me. This is sure to sell out. Grab you ticket now! Tickets $20. Mail checks to PO Box 302 Beverly MA 01915. You can also Venmo payment to @Anthony-Boff-1 (my real “ Legal name, Tony Toledo is my stage name that has served me well for 35 years) phone 4628. This show is limited to 100 seats. RSVP ASAP. Nestor is going to sell out. He is a terrific storyteller, one of the best. Bring your friends- but buy their tickets first! Nestor Gomez, winner of 87 Moth Story Slams, and Three Moth Grand Slams, will be making a rare appearance in New England. Nestor is coming from Chicago just for you! These stories will be told in English. (Earlier in the day Nestor will be sharing stories in Spanish with the Hispanic students at Lynn Classical High school. Check him out Nestorgomezstoryteller.com) An Evening of Stories with Nestor Gomez Friday Oct 10, 7 pm, $20. 6:30 pm Potluck Appetizers Hosted by Tony Toledo Danvers food pantry People to People will get ten percent of the evening's proceeds. You can send me a check or Venmo payment to @Anthony-Boff-1 (my real name) phone 4628. This show is limited to 100 seats. RSVP ASAP. Nestor is going to sell out. He is a terrific storyteller, one of the best. Bring your friends- but buy their tickets first! Tony Toledo PO Box302 Beverly MA 01915 Cell 978-921-GOAT/4628 ToledoGoat@aol.com
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Tony Toledo 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. EDT Please Note: We are now on EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 4 hours behind GMT, or UTC-4. 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.) There is an $8 requested donation Tony Toledo: Will tell of Howard Blackburn a Gloucester fisherman. In January, 1883 Howard was on the schooner The Grace L Fears, heading out to the Grand Banks to fish for halibut. Howard departed Gloucester with all his fingers. He returned with none of them, and still considered himself lucky to be alive. Feature’s website: https://www.nestorytelling.org/tony-toledo/ Wikipedia page about Howard Blackburn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Blackburn YouTube Search about Howard Blackburn: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=howard+blackburn 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 EDT Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EDT. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EDT sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EDT. "Programs Subject to Change" The Story Space online
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Open Telling Featured at Story Space online Tue 08/26/2025
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. EDT Please Note: We are now on EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 4 hours behind GMT, or UTC-4. 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.) Open Telling: Tonight we will have all open telling with looser time limits. Bring a tale that's been gnawing at you, a new idea, an old standard. Be inspired by the weather, the season, or whatever. It's a party. Ideas website: http://www.emwelsh.com/blog/story-ideas 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 EDT Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EDT. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EDT sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EDT. "Programs Subject to Change" The Story Space online There is an $8 requested donation
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Storytelling Sundays – Peace Edition
Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-sundays-at-the-library-tickets-1119806875509?aff=oddtdtcreator Event Phone: 12034343931 Event Contact Email: chachannas@gmail.com In honor of the International Day of Peace, Storytelling Sundays returns with true, personal stories told live on stage. This is an open mic — free, unpaid, and open to anyone who wants to share a story (7 minutes or less). It’s the perfect space to practice a story or just try something new in a supportive, welcoming community. No experience needed — you can sign up in advance or on the day. Free and open to all.
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Whittier Mikkelsen Featured at Story Space online Tue 08/19/2025
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. EDT Please Note: We are now on EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 4 hours behind GMT, or UTC-4. 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.) There is an $8 requested donation Whittier Mikkelsen: Whittier Mikkelsen is an author and storyteller who specializes in telling healing stories and facilitating workshops centering on disability and emotional healing. She holds an MA in psychology and worked in emergency mental health until pain secondary to cerebral palsy caused her to slow down and pursue writing. Whittier's love of the natural world has led her to photography. Her floral photographs hang in local galleries. A resident of Florida's Gulf Coast, she is an advocate for social justice. Currently, most of her focus is on storytelling and writing. Her mother is Katie Green. Feature’s website: https://whittierphotography.art/ Feature’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/walkwithkwmikkelsen Feature’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@whitneymikkelsen4619 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 EDT Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EDT. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EDT sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EDT. "Programs Subject to Change" The Story Space online Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter There is an $8 requested donation
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A Seminar in Chinese Culture through Traditional Story – “The White Snake”
Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-white-snake-tickets-228584 Event Website: https://transformationalstorytelling.org/events/ Event Phone: 3128841818 Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Come and explore Chinese culture through the lens of "The White Snake," a beloved Chinese story that dates back well over a millennium. As Chinese culture evolved, the characters, motivations, outcomes, and themes of the story also evolved in pace with it. Join Bowen Lee and Jim Brulé as we explore Chinese culture through the lens of this iconic story. We will meet for four 90-minute sessions in September and October, approximately every two weeks. The event lists a single date, but we will meet on these dates for 90 minutes at noon Eastern: * Sept 11 (Thu) * Sept 25 (Thu) * Oct 9 (Thu) * Oct 17 (Fri)
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David Breen 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. EDT Please Note: We are now on EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 4 hours behind GMT, or UTC-4. 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.) There is an $8 requested donation David Breen: David has worked professionally in the entertainment industry for over thirty years as a director, writer, producer, and performer. David is the founder and artistic director of the King Serpent Variety Troupe, and most recently established David Breen Productions a theater performance workshop for children. Feature’s website: https://linktr.ee/kingserpentvariety Feature’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kingserpentvariety Feature’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kingserpentvarietytroupe 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 EDT Signup for Open Telling (8-minute slots) starts at 6:45 P.M. EDT. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EDT sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EDT. "Programs Subject to Change" The Story Space online
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