The Winter Solstice in Story and Song – a Video on Demand

Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-winter-solstice-in-story-and-song-vid-tickets-61893 Event Website: https://livingmyth.com/event/classic-tales-and-songs-of-the-winter-solstice-a-video-on-demand Event Phone: 617-522-4335 Event Contact Email: Diane@LivingMyth.com Video on Demand available from December 20th -December 28th This beautifully edited video captures the essence of Diane Edgecomb's annual story and music Winter Solstice event. Filmed at New Hampshire Theater Project's intimate theater, "The Winter Solstice in Story and Song" will be available as a Video on Demand through the entire holiday season: December 20th - 28th. Your video Link will be emailed to you on December 20th. About the Video of The Winter Solstice in Story and Song: Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life ancient tales of the longest nights. Featured stories include the beautiful Legend of the Mistletoe from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions, and the poignant Greek legend The Halcyon Days of Peace. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan this performance offers a fascinating look at the humorous and moving stories behind winter holiday traditions. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event. "A storyteller in the grand tradition, Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word, an entire cast rolled into one." Publisher's Weekly Diane’s Storytelling Concerts have toured the US, the UK and beyond. Her solo show, A Thousand Doorways her solo performance on gathering the folkloric tales of the Kurds in the mountain villages of Turkey received raves and five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018. “An epic story told with consummate skill!”- The Stage UK. Her seasonal performance-events with Celtic Harper Margot Chamberlain celebrate the Winter Solstice as well as myths and music from cultures around the world. Now available as performance videos, expertly filmed in beautiful locations from Scotland to the International Storytelling Center Diane’s award-winning Story and Music Concerts may be streamed in real time to your audience! For additional engagement, Diane leads a lively Q and A at the end.

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Launch party – Stories of the Heart

Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/stories-of-the-heart-launch-tickets-150918 Event Website: https://storiesoftheheartbook.com/ Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Join Jim Brulé and Rebecca Lemaire for this free event as they launch their new book, "Stories of the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living". Be moved by hearing stories told from the book, enjoy anecdotes from the creative process, and share in the lessons learned. Participants will have the opportunity to order a copy fresh off the press!

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That’s a Wrap: Year End Celebration Storytelling Show with Recipes

Link to Event: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/11/04/thats-a-wrap-on-2023/ Join Better Said Than Done on December 14th, for That’s a Wrap, our year end celebration and storytelling show, with recipes! With emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Lona Bartlett, Alton Chung, Lynette Ford, Dolores Hydock, Laura Packer, Denise Page, Jessica Robinson and Ed Stivender. All ticket holders get a link to our recipe collection with over 20 recipes from our community of storytellers. During the show, we will premiere our year end recap video, and at the end of the show we will invite all who attend to join us in a toast to bid 2023 a fond farewell. Tickets on sale at: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2023/11/04/thats-a-wrap-on-2023/ Suggested contribution $15 per attendee. Minimum $5. Proceeds will be divided among the storytellers. This show will be recorded. All ticket holders receive a zoom link to watch live and then a Youtube link after to watch the recording. You should receive the Zoom login information shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. Try to login a few minutes before show time to make sure you can gain entry. Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. PLEASE double check you have the login prior to 7:30pm ET on December 14th! As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close on December 16th.

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Launching Stories of the Heart

Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/stories-of-the-heart-launch-tickets-150918 Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Join Jim Brulé and Rebecca Lemaire for this free event as they launch their new book, "Stories of the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living". Be moved by hearing stories told from the book, enjoy anecdotes from the creative process, and share in the lessons learned. Participants will have the opportunity to order a copy fresh off the press!

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Bruce Marcus 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: NYTB@comcast.net The Story Space online Every Tuesday from 6:45-9:00 P.M. EST Note: We are on EST (Eastern Standard Time), 5 hours behind GMT, or UTC-5 To attend: 1) Go to http://www.StorySpace.org and 2) In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM EST. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder message.) To Subscribe to our mailing list: https://tinyletter.com/StorySpace 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). Bruce Marcus: regales us once again with his annual(ish) birthday(ish) energetic mélange of story, song and superabundance of highly entertaining, highly original rhyming creations. Come see and hear what prompted series co-founder/late storytelling legend Brother Blue to declare him, "My son!" Feature’s website: https://www.nestorytelling.org/bruce-marcus/ There is an $8 requested donation. The Story Space runs every Tuesday Night from 6:45 – 9:00 P.M. EST. Storytelling of all types and styles, in a friendly, cooperative venue where seasoned tellers and newcomers alike are received with 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. EST. Open Telling starts at 7:00 P.M. EST sharp. Followed by the Featured Teller at around 8:00 P.M. EST. To learn more, or be on our mailing list: info@StorySpace.Org "Programs Subject to Change"

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November 2023 “Full Moon Story Swap” (Historical Stories)

Link to Event: Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85496933629... Event Website: https://www.suncoaststorytellers.org/full-moon-s-i-g/ This is a dedicated history story swap and discussion meeting for stories based on historic events, characters, and customs

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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/events/traditions-and-truth/ Event Phone: 6517038191 Event Contact Email: info@illinoisstorytelling.org Illinois Storytelling.org and Dominican University present: Traditions and Truth: A Virtual Open Mic featuring Amy Crump Saturday, December 2 at 7-8:30 pm CST on Zoom Email Janice at: jdelnegro@dom.edu for the Zoom link and/or if you are interested in telling a story (7-10 minutes)

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OARS in the Water: Looking Back to Go Forward

Link to Event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/oars/ Event Phone: 6517038191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com Healing Story Alliance presents: OARS in the Water: Looking Back to Go Forward Wednesday, December 27th at 7:00-8:30 pm EST online Hosted by Mike Seliger and Barbara Aliprantis As the calendar turns from a tumultuous 2023 to the uncertainty of a new year, wisdom found in past experiences and stories can be helpful as we look ahead. Barbara and Mike, two old friends, will reflect on past moments that enabled them to move forward with love, hope and humor, inviting participants to share at this special time… OARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month offered by Healing Story Alliance to create a listening space to share the experiences and stories that have emerged through turbulent times. This is not a therapeutic circle but we do hope it will be healing, supportive and inspiring. Admission is free, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax deductible donation can be made below: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I We’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the NEW link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09

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