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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

Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 - 8:00 pm CDT - Online Open Mic sponsored by Story Arts of Minnesota. No theme and no judging. Free. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/story-circles-online-storytelling-open-mics-716329
Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 pm CDT "Fanatical" where the stories have enthusiasm! Hosted by the TBD Storytellers. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOytrzkiGdzf0r_qJCsZorozuEXu5f5l?fbclid=IwAR2JYxKhKxBCEBEPXlQuGdZlQv4Ifia4QE_GLQ2demkdQwahbeUgtNBXNmM
Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT NSN-HSA Oars in the Water: Protecting Our Gifts. Hosted by Lani Peterson & Karen DeMauro. Free. Donations can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82691173743?pwd=bmV6UWsxRXNEazlOazc5Q3Q2cHA4QT09
Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CDT Live Truth As I Speak It: A Feature & Open Mic Storytelling Gathering at Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery, 1714 W Division St, Chicago, IL. Sign-up for mic starts at 6:30 pm CDT.
Thursday, September 29 at 9:00 pm EDT virtual Stand Up Storytelling with emcee Claire Hennessy. Presented by Six Feet Apart Productions. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-storytelling-tickets-398657504327
Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm EDT - In Person Story by Story with Loren Niemi. Event by Paul Sawyier Public Library. The library's River Room in Frankfort, KY. Link: https://www.pspl.org/event/story-story-loren-niemi?fbclid=IwAR2j3P18q9jP2oxcB6t2UkueFcJoi9gBNXdusmfZKu62zkOj2cQ6aCHLRIQ
Saturday, October 1 at 9:30 pm CDT - Zoom Under the Harvest Moon: A Cornucopia of Stories with Chetter Galloway, Pam Maben and Ingrid Nixon. $15 Link: tinyurl.com/mpft4nxn
Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 pm CDT - Online Traditions and Truth. A virtual open mic for folktales, fairy tales, and personal stories featuring storyteller Bobby Gonzalez. RSVP / Request to tell email: jdelnegro@dom.edu
Sunday, October 2 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT NSN HSA presents: Kind Stories in Concert with Emcee Elisa Pearmain. Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/kind-stories-in-concert-tickets-114223
ECO Story Circle with Fran Stallings sponsored by FEAST. Four Sessions: October 5, November 9, 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, October 8 at 7:00 pm CDT in-person Spooky Legends of Linn County. Ghost stories told by Darrin Crow at The Historry Center, 800 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA Link: https://www.historycenter.org/spooky
Saturday, October 22 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CDTNorthlands Inspire! Concert with Judy Sima. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/278310302607
Monday, October 24 at 10:30 am EDT Zoom Tales from the Weaving Room with Barbara Schutzgruber. Part of the 27th Annual Weaving History Conference October 24-26, 2022. Donation suggested $50 for full conference. Link: https://tiartscenter.org/weaving-history-conference/?fbclid=IwAR2hYPhrYUgrexIAtF3okzASa6Tfbw7w-Hmhx31b5BOf4YRZFhVgrOriPHs
Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm CTGhost Swap with host Gwen Calvetti. Swaps are a time to gather and share our favorite stories with our storytelling friends both tellers and listeners. As time is limited, names will be drawn at random from those interested in telling a tale. Free. Link: https://www.northlands.net/events/swap/
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

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
September 16-25, 2022 FEAST Learning Festival Schedule. Four talks (1 hr each) and five workshops (3 hrs each). Link: https://tinyurl.com/FEASTLearningFestival
September 23-25, 2022 from 8-9 pm IST on all days Family & Online Zoom Katha Potpourri Storytelling Festival. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJw7RDjotkuQ8VHtUe0JMzU7i2U5F4ZNtX3KOUW2XVeZNH-A/viewform
September 23-25, 2022 The 2nd Annual Whitewater Storytelling Festival. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wistget/posts/5219370771485271/
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 9:00 am - 9:30 pm EDT Storyfest. An entire day of live, in-person storytelling in Harvard, MA Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storyfest-2022-live-storytelling-in-harvard-ma-tickets-407581355807
Saturday, October 1, 2022 1st Annual Storytelling Festival at Spring Grove Park, Spring Grove, IL. 9:00 am to 9:00 pm CDT. Information link: https://www.springgrovestorytelling.org Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-grove-storytelling-festival-tickets-361425512437
Friday October 7-9, 2022 50th National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. Hosted by the International Storyrtelling Center. Link: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/national-storytelling-festival-29/
October 13-22, 2022 The 43rd St. Louis Stoytelling Festival. Link: https://www.slcl.org/events/st-louis-storytelling-festival
October 14-31, 2022 Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Keep It Lit. Link: https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk/programme-2022-keep-it-lit/
October 15, 2022 The Wisconsin Storytellers' Get-Together is an informal gathering for sharing stories, ideas and resources. Join in and swap some tales! Link; https://wisconsinstorytelling.com/wistget
October 27-20, 2022 21st Ojai Storytelling Festival with Sheila Arnold as Master of Ceremonies. Link: https://www.ojaistoryfest.org/schedule
November 4-5, 2022 Alleghany Highlands Story Fest 2022 with Kim Weitkamp and Donna Washington. Hosted by Virginia Storytelling Alliance. Live in Clifton Forge, VA. Link: https://historicmasonictheatre.com/masonic-event/alleghany-highlands-storyfest/
November 4-5, 2022 The 4th Annual Old North State Storytelling Festival Live! at the Cary Theater in NC. Link: https://www.oldnorthstatestorytellingfestival.com/
November 4-5, 2022 2022 Kentucky Storytelling Conference in Bowling Green, KY featuring Sheila Arnold. Link: http://www.kystory.org/conference/2022-conf-registration-form.shtml
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/
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/
Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm EDT online Baking a Story... Ingredients from Four Storytelling Master Chefs, Vol. 2. Sponsored by A.S.S.T. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1735042980183518/
Sunday, September 25 at 6:00 pm EDT Live! Metaphor and the Power of Story with Denise McCormack. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA. PWYW donations. Link: https://fringearts.com/event/metaphor/
Monday, September 26 at 7:30 - 9:00 pm EST online Introduction to Storytelling Varieties with Milbre Burch aka The Charms and Challenges of Genre in Performance Storytelling. Link: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/77133/introduction-storytelling-varieties-zoom
Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm CDT Virtual Dare to Tell: Storytelling Workshop/Circle with Ada Cheng. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-GvrjgiE9Oobf02Ri7f65_rQ-pEP_TI?fbclid=IwAR0IAOorI35j0-ffd32mi6S3xDwIez2Ss5uNUWfn6yNRzqoHoMTtdz2aMds
Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm EDT - Live Turning Points Narrative Wokshop for Adults with Jenifer Strauss at the Lapeer District Library's Marquerite deAngeli Branch. Link: https://www.library.lapeer.org/event/turning-points-storytelling-narrative-workshop?fbclid=IwAR2sfyqkhJvMvgcvHItdvevDDYTlCwD-VRZwnqrRFRCNTb_wSjQ0wUC5NcQ
Six Saturday mornings beginning October 1 A Masterclass Writing Workshop with Minton Sparks! Limited to 10 writers who want to take a deep dive into an emerging story. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT. Cost $800. Write an application explaining why you want to take the course and email to Minton at workshops@mintonsparks.com
October 7-9 Home Retreat "Grief and Loss" with Rebecca Lemaire and Jim Brule. Combine 5 2-hour online sessions with at-home exercises and meditations as we explore this topic through storytelling and other creative activities. Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/grief-and-loss-a-home-retreat-tickets-114351
Friday, October 14 at Midnight CT Deadline NSN Applications Open for J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Award. NSN is now accepting applications for the 2023 J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Award – a grant that provides $1,250 to enable a year’s work between a storytelling mentor and a gifted younger teller (18-30 years old). Application Link: https://storynet.org/awards/jj-reneaux-award/mentorship-award/
Saturday, October 15 at 9:00 - 10:30 am MDT Online What About that Voice! taught by Eline Brewster. Sliding scale $5 to $50 with suggested $25. Link: https://storycrossroads23.wildapricot.org/event-4958921/Registration
Saturdays, October 15 - December 3 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST The Great Story Immersion. Six session collaborative immersion into a symbolic rich relevant tale from the Japanese Shinto Myth of The Kojiki. Limited to 10 with sliding scale. Email Laura Simms at storymentor2010@gmail.com
Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 - 11:30 am CDT INSPIRE! Workshop Series: "Capturing the Story Behind the Facts" with Judy Sima. Sponsored by Northlands Storytelling Network. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/278310302607
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
Four-part Sessions beginning Saturday, November 12 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Writing with Anca Szilagyi. In this four-part seminar, delve into the genre of fairy tales—reading and dissecting modern retellings before sharing and workshopping a draft of your own. Cost: $225. For more information of dates and registration, link: https://bit.ly/38GBEsx
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