Co-working and parallel play for storytellers, writers, and everyone!

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-working-and-parallel-play-for-storytellers-writers-and-everyone-tickets-707854450717 It can be HARD to get stuff done on your own, at least it is for me. Everything becomes a distraction and the work won't fall into place. I'm hosting co-working/parallel play sessions, where we get together, state what we're working on, and then work with check-ins on the way. We'll meet on the first Wednesday evening and the fourth Saturday mid-day of most months. What can you do during this time? Anything. Write. Practice. Clean your room. Pay bills. For those who want it, I will provide a story/writing prompt, but you don't have to use it. Whatever you want to get done, if company would help then this is an easy way to get it. The task should be something you can do on your own. I'm looking forward to this and hope it helps us all get a little more done.

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The Art and Craft of Deep Listening–a three-session online class

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-and-craft-of-deep-listeninga-three-session-online-class-tickets-714084625337 We live in a world that can be very noisy. It's rare that most of us feel like we are well listened to, and many of us aren't able to listen deeply or for long. When we can listen deeply, we build better relationships, learn more about each other, and sometimes find healing, art, and connection we didn't expect. This three-session class (admission is for all three sessions on Tuesday evenings) explores how to listen more deeply without interruption to ourselves and to others, and how to help others to become better listeners. We will also explore the ways that deep listening helps us thrive, and tools for when something unexpected happens, when there is conflicted listening, and how to be more comfortable as a listener. Who is this for? Anyone. Parents. Teachers. Artists. Friends. Human beings. This class is live on Zoom and will not be recorded for privacy reasons. Class dates are November 6, 13, and 20. Class time is from 7pmCT-8:30pm. If you cannot attend the second or third class please contact me. The first class is required. Laura Packer is a storyteller, coach, and communications consultant. She has seen listening change lives, lead to great art, and make a better world.

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Haunted 4: More stories for the Brave of Heart

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-4-more-stories-for-the-brave-of-heart-tickets-714077524097 What haunts you? Lost love and lives; visitors from beyond the grave and beyond memory; secrets lost and revealed. Join storyteller Laura Packer for real, eerie, funny, lovely, terrifying stories, including the story behind the story told on Spooked Podcast. Stories that will ring true and stories you'll feel in your bones. Not just ghost stories, but the things that linger and keep us awake at night. Stories you won’t hear around the campfire, stories you wish weren’t real, stories that will haunt you. Appropriate for people 14+. The performance will be recorded, with playback included in all ticket purchases. Laura Packer has been obsessed by stories her whole life. From the first horror movie she remembers to the real events that have become some of her most chilling tales, she knows that stories shape who we are and how we see the world. Sometimes that vision is haunting. Winner of KC Best in Fringe and five stars from the Indy Nuvo, Laura's stories intrigue, ensnare, and linger. Come. Be haunted.

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Sex and Death: The Folktale Edition, part two

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sex-and-death-the-folktale-edition-part-two-tickets-706836295387 People have been talking about sex and death since we could talk. Join award winning storyteller Laura Packer for an evening of traditional stories told live on Zoom, that are thought-provoking, racy, funny, poignant, and more. All topics are fair game. By purchasing this ticket you are confirming that you are over 18 years of age and will not share this broadcast with anyone outside of your household or anyone under 18 years of age. FAQ: My kid is 17. Please may they join us? I'm afraid not. While I believe teens need great sex ed, I need to protect myself legally, especially these days. No one under 18 is allowed. Is it okay if my partner and I... you know? Please be dressed at the beginning so I can confirm your age, then turn your camera and sound off. What we don't know won't hurt us. How explicit are the stories? Not very. These are folktales. Most do no more than state what's happening. It's not a sexy show. The death stories are also pretty straightforward. I get the sex part but death? Really? Really! There are some amazing stories about death. Why is the show on Sunday afternoon? Shouldn't stories like these be told in the dark? I wanted people in Europe to be able to join if they so choose. Will you record it and make the recording available? I'm planning to, but eventbrite makes it imporssible to sell tickets for something after the event ends. Keep an eye out for a separate announcement. Come to the live online show if you can, it will be more fun. Where can I find out more about you? I'm glad you asked. laurapacker.com. Laura Packer has been obsessed by stories, sex, and death her whole life. Her stories dive into the truth of human experience with humor, courage, and clear-eyed vision. Find out more about Laura at laurapacker.com

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How to Tell a Scary Story: A storytelling class for anyone

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-tell-a-scary-story-a-storytelling-class-for-anyone-tickets-707105951937 Every storyteller, parent, game master, and camper needs a good scary story in their repertoire. Award-winning storyteller Laura Packer will show you what kinds of scary stories are worth digging into, how to craft a performance that thrills listeners, and how to tell stories that are just right for every age. Come with a story idea or none at all, prompts and stories will be provided. Time permitting, a story circle will follow the class. Please note, there may be a wide range of scary stories shared in the class and story circle, so this class may not be appropriate for younger people. Additionally, this class will be recorded for attendees who are in different time zones. Break out rooms will not be recorded. Laura Packer has been obsessed by scary stories her whole life. From the first horror movie she remembers to the real events that have become some of her most chilling tales, she knows that stories shape who we are and how we see the world. Find out more about Laura at laurapacker.com.

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Small Group Coaching with Laura Packer

Event Description: No one can thrive alone. Join storyteller and coach Laura Packer for compassionate, focused small group coaching. Break through blocks, work on a scene from a story or writing, get some help figuing out what's next. You and up to four others will each have about 30 minutes of coaching and feedback for only $23. Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-group-coaching-with-laura-packer-tickets-707882745347

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Co-working and parallel play for storytellers, writers, and everyone!

Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-working-and-parallel-play-for-storytellers-writers-and-everyone-tickets-707854450717 Event Contact Email: laura@laurapacker.com It can be HARD to get stuff done on your own, at least it is for me. Everything becomes a distraction and the work won't fall into place. I'm hosting co-working/parallel play sessions, where we get together, state what we're working on, and then work with check-ins on the way. We'll meet on the first Wednesday evening and the fourth Saturday mid-day of most months. What can you do during this time? Anything. Write. Practice. Clean your room. Pay bills. For those who want it, I will provide a story/writing prompt, but you don't have to use it. Whatever you want to get done, if company would help then this is an easy way to get it. The task should be something you can do on your own.

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Challenging Journeys

Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/challenging-journeys-tickets-144134 Event Phone: 312-884-1818 Event Contact Email: jimbrule@gmail.com Challenging Journeys: A Romani and a Jewish Tale What could connect a magical story of Jewish mysticism and a story from oral folklore shared by a gypsy woman in 1940s Hungary? For one thing, they both transport us to unlikely and unforgettable settings and dimensions, inviting us to leave our comfort zone, and come back transformed – perhaps seeing the world with different eyes. Join us for this two-hour online workshop with Maja Bumberák and Jim Brulé. Join us on a journey where you can immerse yourself in storytelling – and in a discussion following each story. Your reflections, personal sharings, thoughts, and questions generated by the story will be a valuable addition to the program, which will be both interactive and – we trust – provoke growth and inspiration in us all! Tickets are $30 at https://bit.ly/ChallengingTrip

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Thea Iberall Featured at The Story Space online, Tue 09/05/2023

Link to Event: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Website: http://www.StorySpace.org Event Phone: (857) 998-1592 Event Contact Email: NYTB@comcast.net 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). Thea Iberall: has been called “a shimmering bridge between heart and mind.” A storyteller, playwright, & poet, Thea represented LA at the 1998 National Poetry Slams, wrote "We Did It for You", a musical history of how US Women got their rights, and authored the ecofeminist novel "The Swallow and the Nightingale". Feature’s website: https://www.theaiberall.com/ Feature’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheaIberall 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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Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire by Jo Radner

Link to Event: https://www.simpletix.com/e/burnt-into-memory-how-brownfield-faced-the-tickets-143240 Event Website: https://healingstoryalliance.org/ Event Phone: 6517038191 Event Contact Email: ahealingstoryalliance@gmail.com A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MAUI PRODUCED BY HEALING STORY ALLIAINCE BURNT INTO MEMORY: HOW BROWNFIELD FACED THE FIRE By: Jo Radner October 13, 2023 - online 7:00-8:30 pm EDT Register for FREE Zoom ticket and to donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation: Maui Strong Fund here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/burnt-into-memory-how-brownfield-faced-the-tickets-143240 In the space of a few hours on Oct. 23, 1947, a furious wildfire destroyed almost all of the small western Maine town of Brownfield. Neighbors fought and fled the fire, then returned, determined to rebuild their community. Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, storyteller and folklorist Jo Radner tells an epic story of terror, courage, generosity, and hope. Join us for an extraordinary evening of storytelling to benefit those impacted by the fires on Maui! All proceeds from this concert will go to the Hawaii Community Foundation - MAUI STRONG. The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. HCF will not be collecting a fee for donations to the Maui Strong Fund; 100 percent of the funds will be distributed for community needs. About Jo Radner, Storytelling Artist and Folklorist Jo Radner has been studying, teaching, telling, and collecting stories most of her life, and has performed from Maine to Hawaii to Finland. She is past president of the American Folklore Society and the National Storytelling Network. After 31 years’ teaching at American University, Jo moved back to her home region of western Maine as a freelance storyteller, writer, and oral historian. Her new book, Wit and Wisdom: The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages, was published in June 2023. Committed to strengthening communities by helping them find, shape, and present their stories, Jo conducts oral history projects and workshops for organizations, families, and individuals. To develop “Burnt into Memory,” she spent a year interviewing people who lived through the terrible wildfire that destroyed the western Maine town of Brownfield in 1947. She created this story to honor and celebrate those who fought and fled the fire seventy-six years ago. In this program, she will tell it as a tribute and fundraiser for the people of Maui who suffered this summer’s terrible wildfire.

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