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

Request for Donation A wonderful man and colleague, Micheal Parent, is now living with a complex range of profound illnesses; his friends are gathering funds for his long-term care and medical costs. Please make a tax-deductible contribution directly to Michael's fund here: https://michaelmedicalcare.wordpress.com/
NSN Slam and Fringe Dates: June 12 - Amplify August 21 - Hot September 18 - Schooled November 13 - Stuffing December 11 - Light and includes family show. All slams feature cash prizes: $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third. Watch the NSN link below for registration information. https://storynet.org/nsnevents/events-registration/
Saturday, June 19 at 7:00 pm CDT Live and Zoom! Psyche and Eros told by Megan Wells. Presented by Jim May's Spoken Work Cafe at Stage Left Cafe, 125 Van Buren St,, Woodstock, IL. Sponsored by storytelling.org and The City of Woodstock. Contact: jimmaystories@gmail.com or 815-382-5264
Sunday, June 20 - 90 minutes. Simply More Stories presented by the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild. In the spotlight are, in alphabetical order, Rob Aptaker, Ingrid Bohn, Karen Maurer, Denise McCormack, MaryAnn Paterniti, and Robin Reichert. $5/family minimum. See more at: https://lvstorytelling.org/family-storytelling-series/
Sunday. June 20 at Noon. Join Stories with Spirit for a daytime show as we weave tales to celebrate the longest day of the year! Join Cooper Braun and Rachel Ann Harding as we bring you folk and fairy tales curated for an adult audience. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-midsummers-day-stories-tickets-155823727965?mc_cid=833a985e96&mc_eid=71966c7f38
Friday, June 25 at 7:00 pm EDT. Stories from the Road. Tales of youthful odyssey by Laura Lee Hayes and Steve Daut. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/sftroad
October 22-24. Spooked (weekend) - Watch the NSN link below for registration information. https://storynet.org/nsnevents/events-registration/
Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST.NOT QUITE: Performance & Dialogue. Event by Renegade Ada Cheng and Ada Cheng is part of the programming for Deerfield Public Library.Free · Online Event.
June and July Storytelling Online! Summer Series by the International Storytelling Center. A new teller each week. Adults and family. $15/session or $75 for series. For schedule and further details: Click Here

Regular Venues

Asian American Storytopia. Stories and activities are geared towards K-5 students and their families. We are starting with 10 sessions, uploaded weekly, with professional storytellers who have presented at national and global storytelling festivals, schools, libraries, museums, and conferences. Each 15-to-20 minute video consists of diverse stories and fun activities presented by Asian American storytellers from around the country. The program is free (although donations are always appreciated) and available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBNP5O3Z9MDdB4k6YrPomAOur vision is for the world to embrace and celebrate diversity where all peoples are respected and treated equally.We hope you will join with us by subscribing to Asian American Storytopia. Please help us to spread the word!Thank you, Anne Shimojima for Asian American Storytellers in Unityhttps://asianstorytellers.wixsite.com/home
Saturdays 11:00 am - Noon EDT during June and July. Hans Christian Andersen Story Telling Center, NYC. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/HCAStoryCenter/
A Podcast with Stories produced by Rachel Ann Harding. All the fairytales you could want from the best Storytellers in the world. StoryStoryPodcast.com
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
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.
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. http://www.storycrossroads.org/AllThingsStory
Friday with Friends hosted by Simon Brooks each Friday at 1:00 pm EDT. 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
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
June 5 - 27 The 2nd annual Jharkhand Storytelling Festival / Katha Pranab 2021.For info and registration please see:https://indianstorytellingnetwork.org/Katha-Pranab-2021.htmlJharkhand is a state in northeast India. The Jharkhand Storytelling Festival is directed by Ms. Richa Sinha at email: thestorymunch@gmail.com orwebsite: https://indianstorytellingnetwork.org/Jamshedpur.html#Richa
Saturday, June 19 at Noon to 6:00 pm in Europe and 7:00 am to 1:00 pm EST. Midsummer Storytelling Festival. Sponsored by Festival of the Fool out of Norway. Musicians and storytellers from throughout the world. Nourish your lives when the sun is at is closest and brightest. Curated by Angela Halvorsen Bogo and Laura Simms.Information, schedule and to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/angelahalvorsenbogo/528688#
July 21-25 NSN Online Conference "Connected Across the Divide" For details: https://storynet.org/nsnevents/conference/
July 23-24 La Crosse Storytelling Festival is Wisconsin's annual storytelling festival. LaCrosseStoryfest.com
July 2021 Iowa Storytelling Festivalis held in July. The Clear Lake Public Library’s Storytelling Festival offers free performances by the Midwest’s finest storytellers. For more information contact the Clear Lake Public Library at 641-357-6133 -or- CLLibrary.org/Iowa-Storytelling-Festival/
September 4-6 Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival Fox-Valley-Folklore-Society.Square.Site/
September 9-11 Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah. Onsiste, Online or Both. Tickets at: https://timpfest.org/
Friday, October 15 at 19:00 am - 3:00 pm CDTKeynote for Immigrants in Our Midst ConferenceFree · Online Event. Event by Renegade Ada Cheng. More details forthcoming.
November 12-13 Kentucky Storytelling Assn Conference at Blue Licks State Resort Park. Workshop proposals deadline is May 7. Details at: http://www.kystory.org/
Workshops
Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm EDT. Storytelling Yes You Can!Online course by Noa Baum. Learn to tell your story with ease. Discover how a memory can be shaped into a story and become an inspiration for others. Cost $85-$120. Register at: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Storytelling-Yes-You-Can-Online-Course-with-Noa-Baum-42517
Friday, June 25 at 5:30 to 7:00 pm EDT. Taking Humor Seriously with Jennifer Munro, In person on the Green. New Haven Green: Festival Center. Free but reservations required. https://www.artidea.org/tickets/73602
June 27 - July 3. Storytellers Wildweek in North Carolina. Week-long intensive storytelling workshop with Milbre Burch. Register at: https://dianne79.wixsite.com/wildweek
Sunday, June 27 at 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT.Summer Camp Ghost Storiespresented by The American School of Storytelling and taught by Loren Niemi. Free · Online Event. Register at: Eventbrite
Finding Gold in Your Story. A new online class facilitated by Laura Simms begins June 29 - Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm for 10 weeks. 6 classes developing and exploring a single story and 4 sessions of genuine coaching. There is a sliding scale for the course. $400 - $600.00Please write to Laura for information,and registration form:storymentor2010@gmail.comLimited to 12 students.
Thursday, July 8 Monday, July 12 Thursday, July 15 The Difficult Story Workshop with Loren Niemi and Elizabeth Ellis. Three 90-minute sesions via Zoom. This workshop will be limited to 10 participants and priced at $200 for the workshop - no individual session tickets are available. Register at: Eventbrite
Katharangam presents Storytelling Master Class by the legends of the art form: Laura Simms, Geeta Ramanujam, Antonio Rocha and Sherry Norfolk. July 17 & 18 July 24 & 25 July 31 & Aug 1 Aug 7 & 8 Zoom. 20:00 - 22:00 hours IST (UTC+5:30). Contact: event.katharangam@gmail.com
Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 to 2:00 pm CDT. Workshop and concert by Kim Weitkamp presented by Northlands Storytelling Network. More information, click HERE.