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Sara deBeer Featured at The 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: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EDT. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: http://tinyurl.com/StorySpaceSubscribe02a To correspond with us: info@storyspace.org There is an $8 requested donation: http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp (There is no entry fee. You can donate at any time). Sara deBeer: Sara deBeer will tell, "Tales of Transformation". Traditional stories from the time before this time, when life was more fluid and creatures might shift from one shape to another. Sara deBeer’s great love is telling traditional folktales from world cultures. Listeners discover the richness of each individual culture while also appreciating the universality of human experiences. Sara is also a published poet; she teaches poetry-writing classes for Beat of The Street (BOTS), a program for people who are homeless or who have experienced homelessness. Feature’s website: http://storydebeer.com/ There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EDT. 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 deliberately offensive language. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or just listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. In the spirit of Brother Blue. There is an $8 requested donation. http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp. 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. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change" www.StorySpace.org
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Experiences of Grief and Loss
Event Website: https://bit.ly/OASIS-Grief Event Phone: (315) 464-6555 Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Event Description: In this class participants will learn about their own and other cultures’ thoughts and practices via stories and literature around grief, death and loss. There is no life without death, but we are often sidelined by devastation when we encounter it. How do folks in our own and in other cultures survive and thrive in the face of loss? We will review some Jewish, Christian and other Faith Community customs as well as some European and African ideas and stories. Note: Class fee includes a copy of “Stories of the Heart: Journey into Dying & Living” by Jim Brulé and Rebecca Claire Lemaire.
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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/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com OARS in the Water Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00pm-8:30pm EDT Hosted by Heather Forest & Laura Packer Theme: Resilience Join us as we explore ways to build resilience and sustainable self-care practices in challenging times. We’ll share a wide range of self-care tools and ways to support each other. OARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering that meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Eastern Time. The Healing Story Alliance’s OARS in the Water offers a community listening space in which to share the experiences and stories that have emerged in turbulent times. OARS co-hosts facilitate the evening and provide participants with a warm welcome and a meaningful theme which we hope will be healing, supportive and inspiring. Format: A typical 90-minute meeting consists of a 20-minute, theme-based opening, followed by 20-minutes in breakout rooms, and then we reassemble for a whole group conversation. Admission is free, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I We’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the NEW link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 About our Hosts for August 14th Laura Packer, has over twenty-five years’ experience as a performing artist, workshop leader and storytelling coach. Her teaching and performance credits include the National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place, National Council of Teachers of English; The Power of Words Conference; National Storytelling Conference; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; The Writers’ Place; New England Folk Festival; Northlands Storytelling Conference; and the Tejas Storytelling Conference. An Oracle Award winner, she believes that storytelling is among the most powerful means of human expression and connection; an effective tool for problem-solving and community building. Through her story work she strives to widen the world, build relationships and empower through story. For more information contact https://laurapacker.com/ Heather Forest, PhD, is an award-winning storyteller, author, musician, and organic farmer. A pioneer in the American storytelling renaissance, she has appeared in theatres, schools, literature conferences, and major storytelling festivals throughout the United States and abroad since 1975. A modern-day bard, her dynamic fusion of original music, poetry, and the sung and spoken word brings multicultural folktales to life in the imagination of her listeners. She is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award presented by the National Storytelling Network for her performance skill and the 2021 Talking Leaves Award for her contributions to storytelling literature. An author of seven folktale recordings and ten folktale books, her published work has earned an American Library Association Notable Record Award, two Parent’s Choice Gold Awards, and five Storytelling World Honor Awards. Her musical monologue EARTHSONG won Best Composer in the 2021 United Solo Festival off Broadway. She views storytelling as both a fine art and a powerful tool for positive social change.
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Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic featuring Andy Russsell
Link to Event: https://storytelling.org/events/traditions-and-truth/ Event Website: https://storytelling.org/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: jdelnegro@dom.edu Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic featuring Andy Russell Saturday, August 3rd 7:00 - 8:30 pm CDT 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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Sara Armstrong Featured at The 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: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EDT. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: http://tinyurl.com/StorySpaceSubscribe02a To correspond with us: info@storyspace.org There is an $8 requested donation: http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp (There is no entry fee. You can donate at any time). Sara Armstrong: loves finding and telling traditional tales. Her stories build connections and highlight learning about and caring for others. She works at supporting tellers and listeners in as many ways possible. Really, it's all about the stories! She is Chair of Storytelling Assoc of Calif and board of ASST. Feature’s website: [URL] Feature’s facebook page: [URL] Feature's YouTube Channel: [URL] There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EDT. 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 deliberately offensive language. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or just listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. In the spirit of Brother Blue. There is an $8 requested donation. http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp. 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. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change" www.StorySpace.org
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Denise Page Featured at The 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 Event Description: 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: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EDT. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: http://tinyurl.com/StorySpaceSubscribe02a To correspond with us: info@storyspace.org There is an $8 requested donation: http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp (There is no entry fee. You can donate at any time). Denise Page: Is a multi-generational African American New Englander. Her stories are rooted in that experience. You’ll hear in her wonder, reverence for family, community, & justice; stirred with humor. She is a Proud Black Woman – identity inherited from her ancestors. Her stories are about and for all People. She is a founder of Ubuntu Storytellers. She and/or her team have performed and led a master class for the National Storytelling Network’s Conference; the Women’s Storytelling Festival Artists Standing Strong Together, “Better Said Than Done,” Rose Valley Storytelling, International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Mouth Off, Connecticut Storytelling Center, BadyHouse Storytelling Concert, libraries across CT and more She serves as President of the Board of Connecticut Storytelling Center and is immediate past President of National Speakers Association; CT Chapter. In addition, she is chair of the Social Justice Committee of NorthEast Storytellers (NEST) and on the Board of Mercy by the Sea; a Retreat Center. Feature’s website: https://ubuntustorytellers.com/denise-manning-keyes/ Feature’s website: https://www.denisekeyestells.com/ There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EDT. 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 deliberately offensive language. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or just listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. In the spirit of Brother Blue. There is an $8 requested donation. http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp. 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. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change" www.StorySpace.org
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True Stories of Wonder
Event Website: https://bettersaidthandone.com/storytelling-shows/ Event Phone: Event Contact Email: Event Description: On September 12, 2024, Carol Moore, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute Better Said Than Done storytelling show will feature stories full of wonder, and truth, though not necessarily from true events. The show will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax, VA. The show starts at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend in-person, there will be a live-stream to Youtube. You do not need to register to attend in-person but will need to register to get the link to the live-stream. This Better Said Than Done show is hosted by Fairfax City and is free and open to the public. Stories are intended for a mature audience.
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Elisabeth Anton Featured at The 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 Event Description: Elisabeth Anton Featured at The Story Space online, Tue 07/16/2024 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: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EDT. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: http://tinyurl.com/StorySpaceSubscribe02a To correspond with us: info@storyspace.org There is an $8 requested donation: http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp (There is no entry fee. You can donate at any time). Elisabeth Anton: Elisabeth has been telling stories ever since she recited Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” whilst turning the pages of the book, thus pretending to read to impress her uncle. She began writing her stories down sometime thereafter, and has spent her life telling stories in a variety of forms. Elisabeth crafts compelling stories from her personal experiences of living internationally. She has told stories at the New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas, Tellabration at the Institute Library, Buttonwood, Clinton Arts Council, Songs and Stories, and SpeakEasy. Feature’s websites: https://ubuntustorytellers.com/elisabeth-anton/ https://ylng.yale.edu/news/employee-spotlight-elisabeth-anton There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EDT. 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 deliberately offensive language. Try out a new story, spin an old favorite, or just listen. No Topics. No Competition. No Judging. Just Stories. In the spirit of Brother Blue. There is an $8 requested donation. http://www.storyspace.org/Kitty.asp. 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. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change" www.StorySpace.org
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Unreal Stories
Link to Event: https://bettersaidthandone.com/2024/07/05/unreal-stories-2/ Event Description: On August 8, 2024, join emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Judy Clapper, Jane Dorfman, Laura Packer, Ed Stivender, and Kim Weitkamp for stories of magic and mischief. Don’t miss this Better Said Than Done storytelling show. It’s going to be UNREAL! August 8, 2024 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT Details and Registration Here: bettersaidthandone.com/unreal-stories-2 $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers You will receive a link to watch the show moments after registering. If you do NOT see that email, first check your junk mail folder. If you still cannot find it, contact stories@bettersaidthandone.com BEFORE the show starts.
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Storytelling Workshop Short
Link to Event: https://bettersaidthandone.com/2024/03/26/summer-workshops/ Event Description: Join Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson for this Mini Class on Personal Storytelling . On Zoom July 24, 2024, at 8:00pm Eastern. Bring ideas for a 5-7 minute story to work on in this 90 minute class. Learn about character development, story structure, and where to begin and how to end, and then spend some time writing. A few participants will be able to share their stories with the class. This workshop will be recorded. All registrants will receive access to the recording to watch for one month after.
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