Bay Area Storytelling Festival

Event Website: http://www.sixfeetapartproductions.com/basf.html Event Phone: 415-827-8190 Event Contact Email: bayareastoryfest@gmail.com The Bay Area Storytelling Festival returns, in person and virtually, to Orinda Community Center, in the East Bay of San Francisco, CA. With featured tellers: Antonio Rocha, Ingrid Nixon, Tim Ereneta and Kirk Waller. The day's schedule will present an opening and closing concert featuring all of our performers, solo shows, shared concerts, a workshop, an AASIA (Asian American Storytellers in Action) showcase, youth tellers and an open mic story swap. The Festival is in person and will also stream live on YouTube. This will include all of the live main stage performances of the day plus a recording of all breakout sessions and workshops. If you miss part of the festival on the day of, your link will allow for viewing afterwards.

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Three Years and we’re still here!

Link to Event: https://tinyurl.com/March22Anniversary Event Website: http://sfapshows.com/ Event Phone: 415-827-8190 Event Contact Email: sixfeetapartproductions@gmail.com Happy Anniversary to Us! Three years ago we opened a Zoom account and began staring into that little green light on our webcams. Who knew we’d still be having this much fun? We've gone from the days of sketchy internet and Zoom bombs to shows spanning a variety of topics, genres, and tellers. Join us for stories about anniversaries, birthdays, and all other dates that we commemorate with celebrations. Find out what our four acclaimed storytellers are keeping track of with a show about all the special dates we circle on the calendar. AND don't miss the brand new Anniversary Anthem written and performed by Corey Rosen. This event will be live-streamed on YouTube and your ticket allows for viewing afterward in case you can't make it on the 22nd. Want to be in the Zoom Room with our storytellers? Purchase the Backstage Pass option.

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Milbre Burch Featured at The Story Space online, Tue 03/14/2023

Link to Event: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Website: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Phone: (857) 998-1592 Event Contact Email: NYTB@comcast.net Milbre Burch Featured at The Story Space online, Tue 03/14/2023 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 and 2) in the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new one will be posted every Tuesday by noon EDT. 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). Milbre Burch: began her storytelling career in Providence, RI, back in the 80's. She uses gesture and language to tell stories from literature, legend & lore, as well as original fairy tales and character monologues. In her virtual return to New England, she’ll be sharing a tasting menu of her tales with us. Milbre Burch is one of the most important voices in the American storytelling revival. Susan Klein, Founder of Martha’s Vineyard Storytelling Festival Milbre Burch is my other soul— I love the way she tells my stories. Jane Yolen, Author Feature’s website: https://www.kindcrone.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 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. 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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SIO’s March Story Lab with guest speaker Dr. Atim George

Link to Event: https://mailchi.mp/jryanpartners/march-2023-sio-sig-story-lab-8747589?e=b1440a82ec Thursday, March 16, 2023 SIO's February Story Lab (12:00 noon Eastern, 11:00am Central, 9:00am Pacific, 7:00pm Moscow, 6:00pm South Africa) Cultivating the Generative Gaze of the Forgotten and Excluded with Atim Eneida George, PhD Cultivating the Generative Gaze of the Forgotten and Excluded Imagine a global community where the rights of all people are respected and protected, and where shanty towns are replaced with environmentally sustainable housing and aesthetically pleasing gardens. Envision a world where no one is hungry and healthcare, education, and right livelihood are clearly in evidence. We are capable of bringing this vision into manifestation by committing to living within just, sustainable systems. I coined the term “generative gaze” as a way of capturing and conveying the resources fashioned by my Ancestors, enslaved Africans, and Native Americans to offer creative insights, practices, and medicine to heal our broken world. Bio: Atim Eneida George, PhD, or Dr. G, as she is affectionately known by her students and colleagues, describes herself as a global citizen, profoundly committed to peace and social justice. Moreover, with 30 years of experience in international affairs to date, Dr. G has visited 50 countries on five continents. Her art and scholarship reflect her vision, values, and commitment to harmonious, sustainable living on Earth. A dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. G attended both traditional academic institutions (brick) as well as hybrid academic programs (click), and she has successfully completed rigorous scholarly programs in both environments. Her dissertation, Generative Leadership and the Life of Aurelia Erskine Brazeal, a Trailblazing African American Female Foreign Service Officer, was published in 2020. Dr. G has long had an interest in the transcendent and contemplative practices. This interest is complemented by her study of narrative inquiry, storytelling, and Arts-based Research (ABR) methodologies. Contact: Atim Eneida George: ageorge@antioch.edu SubscribePast IssuesRSSTranslate View this email in your browser Thursday, March 16, 2023 SIO's February Story Lab (12:00 noon Eastern, 11:00am Central, 9:00am Pacific, 7:00pm Moscow, 6:00pm South Africa) Cultivating the Generative Gaze of the Forgotten and Excluded with Atim Eneida George, PhD Cultivating the Generative Gaze of the Forgotten and Excluded Imagine a global community where the rights of all people are respected and protected, and where shanty towns are replaced with environmentally sustainable housing and aesthetically pleasing gardens. Envision a world where no one is hungry and healthcare, education, and right livelihood are clearly in evidence. We are capable of bringing this vision into manifestation by committing to living within just, sustainable systems. I coined the term “generative gaze” as a way of capturing and conveying the resources fashioned by my Ancestors, enslaved Africans, and Native Americans to offer creative insights, practices, and medicine to heal our broken world. Bio: Atim Eneida George, PhD, or Dr. G, as she is affectionately known by her students and colleagues, describes herself as a global citizen, profoundly committed to peace and social justice. Moreover, with 30 years of experience in international affairs to date, Dr. G has visited 50 countries on five continents. Her art and scholarship reflect her vision, values, and commitment to harmonious, sustainable living on Earth. A dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. G attended both traditional academic institutions (brick) as well as hybrid academic programs (click), and she has successfully completed rigorous scholarly programs in both environments. Her dissertation, Generative Leadership and the Life of Aurelia Erskine Brazeal, a Trailblazing African American Female Foreign Service Officer, was published in 2020. Dr. G has long had an interest in the transcendent and contemplative practices. This interest is complemented by her study of narrative inquiry, storytelling, and Arts-based Research (ABR) methodologies. Contact: Atim Eneida George: ageorge@antioch.edu Sara Armstronog is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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HSA Oars in the Water: Ritual

Link to Event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/ Event Phone: 651-703-8191 Event Contact Email: folktalesrising@gmail.com OARS in the Water March 8th 7:00pm-8:30pm EST Hosted by Elisa Pearmain & Faye Mogensten Theme: Ritual A ritual is something done repeatedly with a purpose outside of the action itself, and can help us to live our values and calm our minds. In this session of OARS we'll explore how rituals enrich - or might enrich - our lives. 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 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 March 8th Elisa Pearmain has been telling stories professionally since 1987, and always with a penchant for the many healing benefits of story. She is the award-winning author of 52 Wisdom Tales from Around The World, Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to Teach Character and Prevent Bullying, and the double CD Forgiveness: Telling Our Stories in New Ways. Elisa is also a Psychotherapist in private practice, and is on the Executive Board of the Healing Story Alliance Faye Mogensen discovered storytelling when she began working as a Park Naturalist in 1981. Ten years later she completed a Masters of Education focused on storytelling. She continues to perform across Canada and around the world, wherever audiences gather. Faye loves to ferret out folktales that inspire generosity and hope, and focuses also on personal stories of transformation. Her book, Ancient Stories for Modern Times: 50 Wisdom Tales for All Ages was released in June 2016. www.fayetales.com For the Schedule of upcoming OARS Meetings visit: https://storynet.org/groups/hsa/oars/

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Purim Surprise 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 noon 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). Sara deBeer says that Zayde Joey says, "So Nu? So come. Enjoy. Join us for a little taste of the Jewish Holiday of Purim. We'll attempt to tell the story of Esther. But many of the Story Space Regulars will derail the telling." Andrea Kamens responds, "Fear not! I'll be telling a story after Zayde Joey's upside down Purim telling." Feature’s website: https://andreakamens.com/ Feature’s website: https://storydebeer.com/ 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" www.StorySpace.org

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(Im)mortality

Link to Event: https://bit.ly/Im-mortality Event Website: https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/immortality/2023-03-07/ Event Phone: 3128841818 Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Join us on this six-week program focusing on our (im)mortality led by Jim Brule' and Rebecca Lemaire. We will look at stories that explore what dies, changes, moves on or disappears… and what remains after death, that which was never born and never dies. Participants engage with stories through creative writing, meditations, sharing, and exercises, in groups and individually. The final week provides an opportunity for participants to share their own creative responses with the group. The six sessions meet on Tuesdays from 7 March through 18 April (skipping 14 March). The sessions are held over zoom beginning at 12:30 pm Eastern US / 6:30 pm European time, and run for two hours. Adjustments will be made for Daylight Savings Time. Class size is limited to 10 to ensure the best experience. The fee for all six sessions is $225 USD. A limited number of scholarships are available; contact us for details at jimbrule@gmail.com

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Putting the Pieces Together: The Art and Metaphors of Kintsugi (Golden Joinery)

Sunday March 19th 2:00pm-5:00pm EST Full Tuition: $75 Sliding scale $40-$125   Ticket Registration Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/putting-the-pieces-together-the-art-and-me-tickets-125778   In this special event fundraiser for Healing Story Alliance join us to explore the art of Kintsugi with Kristin Pedemonti! Through guided reflections and hands-on learning, attendees will experience the physical art and profound metaphors of Kintsugi in a step-by-step process. Engaging in this uplifting endeavor, imagine how you will put the pieces back together! No experience necessary.More information is at the registration link.

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Big Joe Pagliuca 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: 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 noon 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). Big Joe Pagliuca: aka Big Joe the Storyteller. He normally tells tales to children. This is his opportunity to tell to adults. And he certainly does tell well to adults. Come and enjoy what he brings. Feature’s website: http://bigjoe.com/ Feature’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/bigjoethestoryteller Feature’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@bigjoestoryteller 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" www.StorySpace.org

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