northlands storytelling network

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Events Calendar

Events are listed in chronological order. More State and NSN event information is on the Resource Links page. The web links have been modified for space. The embedded link will take you to the correct website if you click on it. If you would like to submit an event for posting, email the office at: northlands.storytelling@gmail.com

Current

Saturday, November 26 at 6:00 pm MST on Zoom Fairy Tale Variations: Step Mothers presented by Stories With Spirit. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairy-tale-variations-step-mothers-tickets-464826738287
Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm CST Online The Third Annual Yuletide Spirits: Keeping the Tradition of Holiday Ghost Stories Alive with Anne & Norm. Register Here.
ECO Story Circle with Fran Stallings sponsored by FEAST. 2 Sessions: December 7, and January 3. $5 suggested donation. OPEN TO FEAST MEMBERS ONLY. Write to us at feaststory@gmail.com if you are interested.
Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST on Zoom Story concert with Simon Brooks. Presented by Northlands Storytelling Network. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simon-brooks-inspire-workshop-concert-tickets-278299470207
Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CST In-person Performances @ The Briar, Join Loren Niemi and Rose McGee for an evening of traditional, personal and holiday tales. Krampus is coming! The Briar is located at the corner of 13th Ave and Washington Street, Minneapolis. Fee: $10. Register Here
Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 pm EST Online Winter Olio TELLers! presented by TELL: Pitsburgh Storytelling Series / ASST. Link: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/TELL-Pittsburgh-Storytelling-Series-2022-45819?fbclid=IwAR0P3IQQbZ93QvNWPvUZbzX7siFOWw_XysAJtJhYD9x3klhCNz11nQboSkw
Thursday, December 29 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT Northlands Closure Gathering of stories, swaps and closure ceremony. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northlands-closure-gathering-tickets-360627024137
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CST In-personPerformances @ The Briar, Join Loren Niemi, Hardy Coleman, and Scott Vetsch for tales of back in the day nightlife behind the wheel. The Briar is located at the corner of 13th Ave and Washington Street, Minneapolis. Fee: $10. Register Here

Regular Venues

Worldwide Virtual Storytelling Guild. We invite you to the Worldwide Virtual Storytelling Guild sponsored and hosted by Northeast Storytelling. The entire guild is live online and we welcome participants from all over the world. We meet three times monthly. Link: https://www.nestorytelling.org/virtual-storytelling-guild/
storyflix: a world of stories. Collecting stories from around the world in a variety of languages. Link for more information and submission: https://storyflix.org/
Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm CT SAM Story Circles are a fun, friendly, and accepting way to share a tale. Free (donations welcome). Link: https://www.storyartsmn.org/
First Friday of the Month at 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET with Story Crossroads Discord informal conversation facilitated by Rachel Hedman. Free. Link: http://storycrossroads.org/Discord
Kentucky Storytelling Association 2nd Mondays at 8:00 - 9:30 pm ET Story Circle via ZoomCome tell or come only to listen. All are welcome. Request link: rwmend@gmail.com
A Podcast with Stories produced by Rachel Ann Harding. All the fairytales you could want from the best Storytellers in the world. StoryStoryPodcast.com
World Channel organization has many offerings. Link: https://worldchannel.org/
Stories in Living Color Storytellers working together learning about race, unlearning racism, and discrimination. Produced monthly by the Storytelling Association of California. www.storysaac.org/stories-in-living-color
Every 1st Monday at 8:00 pm ET via Zoom Open Mic sponsored by Kentucky Storytelling Association. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87144260458? or contact marystory@earthlink.net
Michigan Storytelling Organizationwww.michiganstorytelling.orgIncludes a listing of storytelling guilds, festivals and events throughout the state of Michigan. Email submissions to: Judy@JudySima.com by the 15th of the month.
The Story Space Online every Tuesday. Details at:https://www.facebook.com/The-Story-Space-177178758969270/
First Saturday of the Month at 7:00 pm CT on Zoom Traditions and Truth - a virtual open mic for folktales, fairy tales, and personal stories. Evening includes an open mic along with a featured teller. RSVP/Request to tell - email: jdelnegro@dom.edu
National Storytelling Network Calendar of Events. storynet.org/nsnevents
Story Crossroads produces a monthly series to learn and develop storytelling skills in all areas - professional, performance, and applied. Check out this exciting and informative link. http://www.storycrossroads.org/AllThingsStory
Friday with Friends hosted by Simon Brooks each Friday at 1:00 pm ET. https://www.facebook.com/simonbrooksstoryteller/
Every Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 pm CT with Laura Packer who shares world folktales live on her Facebook Page. The stories are appropriate for adults and kids. https://www.facebook.com/laurapackerstoryteller/
Transformational Storytelling - Diving Deep into Stories Class Schedule and Events listed at: transformationalstorytelling.org
Patchwork - A Storytelling Guild supporting the art of the oral traditional of storytelling. patchworkstorytelling.org
NEST - ASST Calendar https://nestorytelling.z2systems.com OUR PURPOSE: To promote the development and appreciation of storytelling in the Northeast as a vehicle for entertainment, communication, education, personal expression, healing, and change.OUR MISSION: To provide education, advocacy, opportunities, and support to storytellers, story listeners, and story lovers throughout the Northeast.OUR VISION: A world in which all people value the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and instill respect.OUR VALUES: Authentic, creative, transformational, optimistic, inclusive, professional, inspiring
Storytelling by and forAdults. An optional theme for stories in this series in 2021 is "An important conversation." https://storytellinginstitute.org/ If you have NOT attended a "Storytelling by and for Adults" session in the past -- to receive the Zoom link via email, please send an email request toinfo@storytellinginstitute.org
Festivals
December 3-5, 2022 Minton Sparks brings Wordapalooza to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN. Watch for details.
March 9-12, 2023 Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton, TX. Link: https://tejasstorytelling.com/
Thursday, March 23-28, 2023 Story Hui Kaua'i - A Storytelling Circle (Hui) Gathering on Kauaʻi for Six Days of Collaboration, Exploration, & Performance at the Koke’e Community Arts Camp. Fee $600. Email: jeffgere1031@gmail.com
March 24-26, 2023 Women's Storytelling Festival. Link: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/womens-festival
April 20-23, 2023 Stone Soup Storytelling Festival Save the Date! Link: https://www.stonesoupsc.org/festival/
Workshops
Storytelling Basics in 8 Hours produced by Story Crossroads. Online individual course. Link: https://storycrossroads.org/freeworkshops/
Five Tuesdays, November 1 through November 29 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central -Online Jack Zipes Presents. Five-session series exploring the books produced through his Litte Mole and Honey Bear imprint. Cost $10 per session or $50 for all five. Link: https://americanschoolofstorytelling.com/event/jack-zipes-presents-the-giant-ohl-johnny-breadless/
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EDT - November 1 through December 6Six Week Series: Journey through Dying and Living with Jim Brule and Rebecca Lemaire. Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/grief-years-later-tickets-114453
Fridays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9, 16 and January 6, 2023 Finding Gold with Laura Simms. Limited to ten. All levels of experience and commitment - for storytellers, writers, healers, educators, and those who realize the power of engagement in our world. Sliding scale. Email Laura at storymentor2010@gmail.com
Tuesdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST Storytelling Yes You Can! with Noa Baum. A four-week online course learning to identify and talk about meaningul narrative events in a way that is entertaining and inspiring. Cost $120 - $180. Link: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Storytelling-Yes-You-Can-Online-Course-with-Noa-Baum-56503
Thursdays, December 1 and 15th at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CST Online Introduction to Family / Organizational Oral History with Loren Niemi. It will cover easy to use equipment, how to collect material, and ways to preserve the documents. The same principles also apply to the collection and archiving of organizational history. Fee: $50. Register Here
Saturday, December 3 at 9:00 - 10:30 am MST Online Interactive Storytelling for Young Children with Misty Mator. Presented by Story Crossroads. Link: https://storycrossroads23.wildapricot.org/event-5031420
Mondasy, December 5, 12, 19 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CST Online Intermediate Storytelling with Loren Niemi. Three-session ZOOM classes are a deeper dive into the use of plot, character and detailing to shape the story in traditional and personal stories. Fee: $50. Register Here.
Wednesdays December 7, 14, 21 at 9:30 - 11:30 am EST / 3:30 CEST The Riches of Darkness: A Solstice Journey with Maja Bumberak and Jim Brule. Video introduction. Click Here Register Here
Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 - 11:30 am CST on Zoom Breaking the Boundaries of the Box: Streaming Best Practices" with Simon Brooks. Presented by Northlands Storytelling Network. Cost $5 - $45. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simon-brooks-inspire-workshop-concert-tickets-278299470207
Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST on Zoom Two-Eyed Seeing in Relation to Life Stories: Keynote and Workshop with Lewis Mehi-Madrona and Barbara Mainguy. Presented by HSA and Coyote Institute. Ticket: $25-$75. Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/two-eyed-seeing-in-relation-to-life-storie-tickets-117425
Sundays, January 8-9, 2023 Imaginal Journeys is a 7-session workshop, coaching, and performance opportunity in January with Heather Forest and Megan Wells. Limit 8 participants. Cost: $250. Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/imaginal-journeys-january-2023-tickets-118215
January 20-22 Taming the Wild Personal Narrative - Workshop with Donna Washington. Sponsored by North Carolina Storytelling Guild. Location: Fort Caswell, 100 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island, NC. Cost: $250-$300. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taming-the-wild-personal-narrative-workshop-with-donna-washington-registration-407089384307