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March 2010
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  The Singers and Zingers Storytellers Series presents: Bill Harley
2
  Jay O'Callahan: Forged in the Stars
  "TELL - A Night of Storytelling"
3
  World Read Aloud Day
4
  Odyssey Storytelling Presents: New Shoes, the fashion show
5
  Performance of Forged in the Stars
  I'll Tell You Mine If You Tell Me Yours
  Azalea Storytelling Festival
6
  Azalea Storytelling Festival
  One World - One Heart - Many Stories for Haiti
7
  Azalea Storytelling Festival
  The Golden Legend
  A Forest of Many Different and Varied Trees
8
  Clemson Area StoryTellers 2nd Annual Celebration of Story
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  Performance of Forged in the Stars at Holy Cross College
  Bluff Country Talespinner meetings
12
  A Celtic Evening
13
  The Wacky Faces of Peter Cook
  A Feast for Your Eyes featuring Peter Cook
  A Celtic Evening with Diane Edgecomb
  Luck and Blarney Storytelling Concert
14
  Storytelling Festival of World Music & Story
  A Celtic Evening with Diane Edgecomb
  County College of Morris Storytelling Festival of World Music & Story
15
  Story slam - "Blarney" is Irish for bulls**t.
  Story Spinners Guild Meeting
  Tales of Spirit, a celebration of Pagan and Tribal myths
  Seanachie Nights Presents: Saints Preserve Us!
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  massmouth story slam
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  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Down Home Stories and Folk Music for
  Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild
19
  "Playparty: Stories and Songs of Appalachia"
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Storytelling Sampler
20
  World Storytelling Day in East Tennessee
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Saturday Showcase
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Ghostly Gallery - Eerie Tales for Teens
  Storytelling about art performed by Harlynne Geisler
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Billy Jonas Family Concert
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Tell It Again Workshop - Storytelling
  The Reflective Journey with Libby Caldwell
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  The Reflective Journey with Libby Caldwell
  Tampa Bay Storytellers' Guild monthly meeting
  LaughLovers -- The Cantu Comedy Club
  Story Slam - last monthly slam - "in like a lion"
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  Clemson Area StoryTellers Guild Meeting
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  Florida Storytelling Association StoryCamp 2010
  Florida StoryCamp 2010: The Many Faces of Storytelling
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  Florida Storytelling Association StoryCamp 2010
  Florida StoryCamp 2010: The Many Faces of Storytelling
  Mad as a March Hare TaleTellers Story Night
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  Florida Storytelling Association StoryCamp 2010
  Florida StoryCamp 2010: The Many Faces of Storytelling
  2010 Mountain State Storytelling Institute
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  Florida Storytelling Association StoryCamp 2010
  Florida StoryCamp 2010: The Many Faces of Storytelling
  2010 Mountain State Storytelling Institute
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Mar 1st, 2010 (Mon)
  The Singers and Zingers Storytellers Series presents: Bill Harley
State: Florida

 Bill Harley: 'Dad Threw the TV Out the Window' Genuine. Irreverent. Original.
Two-time Grammy-winner Harley uses song and story to paint hilarious portraits
of family life. His work reminds us of our shared humanity and challenges us to
be our best�laughing all the way. He has produced dozens of award-winning books
and recordings, appears regularly on NPR�s �All Things Considered� and was
featured on PBS. http://www.billharley.com/

Count de Hoernle Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 2 and 7 p.m.-$20
and $25. 561-241-7432.

For tickets visit - http://www.caldwelltheatre.com/Storytelling.html 

Mar 2nd, 2010 (Tue)
  Jay O'Callahan: Forged in the Stars
State: Massachusetts

Jay will tell his NASA story, Forged in the Stars. This is Jay's first public
Boston area performance of this story. The story is intended for adults. 
Admission is free and is first come first serve. Get there early!
6PM
Free
Harvard Art Museum
Harvard University, Sackler Museum Lecture Hall 
485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
800-626-5356
jay@ocallahan.com 
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/

Mar 2nd, 2010 (Tue)
  "TELL - A Night of Storytelling"
State: Oklahoma

"TELL, A Night of Storytelling" is held on the first Tuesday of each month at
the 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st Street in Oklahoma City, OK.

Come ready to tell your theme-related story, or just come and cheer for those
who do!

The monthly themes are:

January - "Resolution"
February - "It Takes Two, Baby"
March - "Lost and Found"
April - "Truth or Dare"
May - "The Great Outdoors"
June - "Summertime"
July - Open theme - the "TELL" Storytelling Championship!

Audience members can volunteer to step up onstage to tell their stories. A
winner is selected by secret ballot. 

This event is hosted by STEP Toastmasters Club and the 51st Street Speakeasy in
Oklahoma City. Come enjoy a soft drink or beer, order some of the Speakeasy's
amazing food, and be ready to have a wonderful time!

The event is free and open to the public, but you must be 21 to enter.

We sure hope to see you there!
6:15 PM on the first Tuesday of each month
Free
The 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st Street, Oklahoma City, OK
(405)821-6186
stepokc@gmail.com 

Mar 3rd, 2010 (Wed)
  World Read Aloud Day

A message to all members of Storytellers and Story Organizers from  Kevin Cordi
I recently connected with an exciting young organization, LitWorld, and I have
pledged my support for their upcoming event on March 3, World Read Aloud Day. I
sincerely hope that you will be able to use this day to create a Story  event in
your community.This would be simply reading stories out loud together.  It does
not have to be anything large- each celebration in honor of this day will add up
to a global statement showing the world's support for shared stories and the
strength it brings to communities everywhere. 
Visit litworld.org/wrad to check out LitWorld's resources, and to officially
register for the event. Please mention that you will be an event with
Professional Storyteller so they can keep track of the part we are playing
together on this special day!
I hope we all can represent The StoryBox Project by agreeing to be part of
Litworld's Read Aloud Day.
Let us pool this day and make this a day to remember and hopefully repeat next
year.
www.litworld.org/wrad

Mar 4th, 2010 (Thu)
  Odyssey Storytelling Presents: New Shoes, the fashion show
State: Arizona

New Shoes: The Fashion Show Stiletto to Stetson. Stories of  fashion obsession
or fashion hatred. The importance of  heirlooms, hand-me downs, and hula skirts.
Body modification your chosen accessory?  Hairdo ever cost you a relationship? 
Fashion, love it or hate it, you're wearing it.
$7.00, Doors open at 6:30!
7:00pm
$7.00
Club Congress, 311 E Congress, Tucson Az 85701
520-730-4112
Penelope@Odysseystorytelling.com 
http://www.odysseystorytelling.com

Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri)
  Performance of Forged in the Stars
State: New York

Jay O'Callahan will perform his newest work, Forged in the Stars, a story that
NASA commissioned him to create and perform to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
7PM 
Adirondack Community College Theatre
640 Bay Road  Queensbury, NY 12804 
518-743-2213 ext 2625
reidjc@sunyacc.edu 
http://www.sunyacc.edu/displaynews.php&newsitem=728

Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri)
  I'll Tell You Mine If You Tell Me Yours
State: Florida

A Story Sharing Circle led by Glad McLeod at the Hagen Ranch Road Library 14350
Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446  

Library map 561-894-7500 

2 -3 pm

Share your story at the Hagen Ranch Road Library,

Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri) -- Mar 7th, 2010 (Sun)
  Azalea Storytelling Festival
State: Georgia

Featured Tellers: Lyn Ford, Dan Keding, Willy Claflin, Gay Ducey 

Callaway Auditorium, LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA 30240

Mar 6th, 2010 (Sat)
  One World - One Heart - Many Stories for Haiti
State: New Hampshire

A storytelling benefit concert for Haitian earthquake survivors
presented by the NH Storytelling Allliance & the Central NH Storytelling Guild
funds go to Partners in Health, an agency with 25 years experience in Haiti
tellers are Lauretta Phillips, Peter Brodeur, Pat Spaulding, Angela Klingler,
Meredith Bird-Miller, Dave Emerson, Ruth Niven
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Suggested donation $10 per adult
Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Center Community Room
26 Commercial Street, Concord, NH   03301
Lauretta Phillips 603-735-5965
lphillipstale@comcast.net 
www.cnhsg.net

Mar 7th, 2010 (Sun)
  The Golden Legend
State: New York

 Three golden apples fell from heaven. One for the storyteller, one for the
person who listens and one for the person who understands.  Stories from the
European folk tradition shot through with images of gold: a golden ball, golden
armor, a boy�s golden hair, fairy gold and troll�s gold told by one of New
York's finest storytellers, Ron Sopyla. 
3:00 PM
$5 adults; free with NYU ID
the Kimmel Center, Shorin Auditorium
60 Washington Square South
New York City, NY 
212-260-3674
reginaress@RnRProductions-nyc.com 

Mar 7th, 2010 (Sun)
  A Forest of Many Different and Varied Trees
State: New Jersey

Workshop - "A Forest of Many Different and Varied Trees" - a way of approaching
the vast range of storytelling traditions in the Native American heritage .
Presented by Judith Hinds.  Judy is a Docent at the Montclair Art Museum where
she uses stories to make the museum collection of American Indian art come alive
for visitors of all ages. She is especially interested in encouraging teachers
to incorporate more American Indian stories in their classrooms.
3:00 PM
$10.
The Vincent Building, to the right of the
Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave., Upper Montclair NJ
973-625-8548
carol.titus@yahoo.com 
www.njstorynet.org

Mar 8th, 2010 (Mon)
  Clemson Area StoryTellers 2nd Annual Celebration of Story
State: South Carolina

Clemson Area StoryTellers Guild Presents the 2nd Annual Celebration of Story,
featuring Storytellers,Billy Boggs, Lisa Eister, Lane Hudson, Jennifer Steib
Simmons,along with members of CAST and the Celtic/Folk Band, Emerald Road
(www.emeraldroad.net)
6:30PM
FREE
Marshall J. Parker Auditorium
Tri-County Technical College
7900 Highway 76 East
Pendleton, SC
For Directions and Map: 
http://www.tctc.edu/visitors_media/visitors_center/park-orig.html
864.653.4932
clemsonareastorytellers@yahoo.com 

Mar 11th, 2010 (Thu)
  Performance of Forged in the Stars at Holy Cross College
State: Massachusetts

Jay O'Callahan will perform his NASA story, Forged in the Stars, at Holy Cross
College. The performance is intended for adults.Jay's daughter, Laura
O'Callahan, will interpret for Deaf audience members.
7:30PM 
Holy Cross College, Seelos Theatre, One College Street, Worcester, MA 
jfask@holycross.edu 
http://events.holycross.edu/events/index.php?year=2010&month=3&day=11

Mar 11th, 2010 (Thu)
  Bluff Country Talespinner meetings
State: Wisconsin

Story tellers and listeners are invited to join us for our monthly meeting. 
Stories are always an intregal part of the meetings.
7:00 p.m.
free
Grounded Coffee Shop
308 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
507-894-4715
talesbyterry@aol.com 
www.lacrossestoryfest.com

Mar 12th, 2010 (Fri)
  A Celtic Evening
State: New Hampshire

Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate Irish
Culture with Storytelling, Song and the rich strains of the Celtic harp. In A
Celtic Evening, Diane brings to life Ireland�s storytelling treasures from the
humorous Legend of Knockgrafton to the hauntingly beautiful Deirdre of the
Sorrows. The performance is set against a lush background of harp music:
original and traditional melodies played by the versatile Margot Chamberlain on
a variety of Celtic folk harps. Enjoy an evening of humor, passion and music
with two inspiring performers.
8:00 pm
$24
Pontine Theatre : West End Studio Theatre :: 959 Islington St., Portsmouth NH
03801
(603) 436-6660
info@pontine.org 
http://www.pontine.org/index.html

Mar 13th, 2010 (Sat)
  The Wacky Faces of Peter Cook
State: Indiana

Peter Cook is an internationally reputed Deaf performing artist whose works
incorporate American Sign Language, pantomime, storytelling, acting and
movement. His work capitvates and engage all audiences, whether they are Deaf,
hearing-impaired or can hear.
2 - 3 p.m.
$5 per child (ages 5 - 12) and $10 per adult. To order tickets visit, www.storytellingarts.org
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio St
INdianapolis, IN 46202
317-576-9848
Ellen@storytellingarts.org
www.storytellingarts.org

Mar 13th, 2010 (Sat)
  A Feast for Your Eyes featuring Peter Cook
State: Indiana

Peter Cook is an internationally reputed Deaf performing artist whose stories
are a potpourri of American Sign Language, pantonmime, storytelling, acting and
movement, appealing to both the Deaf and hearing communities. LA Weekly writes,
"Cook incorporates...the most elastic facial maneuvers this side of Robin
Williams!" Peter has appeared in Live from Off Center's "Words on Mouth" (PBS)
and the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. He teaches
ASL-English Interpretation at Columbia College in Chicago where he lives with
son, Ethan. A Vocie interpreter will speak his signs for hearing audiences.
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Advance tickets $15. To purchase on-line visit, www.storytellingarts.org
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio St
INdianapolis, IN 46202
317-576-9848
Ellen@storytellingarts.org
www.storytellingarts.org

Mar 13th, 2010 (Sat)
  A Celtic Evening with Diane Edgecomb
State: New Hampshire

Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain Celebrate Irish
Culture with Storytelling, Song and the rich strains of the Celtic harp. In A
Celtic Evening, Diane brings to life Ireland�s storytelling treasures from the
humorous Legend of Knockgrafton to the hauntingly beautiful Deirdre of the
Sorrows. The performance is set against a lush background of harp music:
original and traditional melodies played by the versatile Margot Chamberlain on
a variety of Celtic folk harps. Enjoy an evening of humor, passion and music
with two inspiring performers. 
4:00 and 8:00 pm
$24
Pontine Theatre : West End Studio Theatre :: 959 Islington St., Portsmouth NH
03801
(603) 436-6660
info@pontine.org 
http://www.pontine.org/index.html

Mar 13th, 2010 (Sat)
  Luck and Blarney Storytelling Concert
State: California

Around the world, and across time, people have gathered  for storytelling.  In
Vista, storytellers will be telling tales of Luck and Blarney to celebrate St.
Patrick's Day for an all ages audience.  All of the storytellers have local
popularity, and some of the tellers are nationally, and internationally known. 
To make sure there is something for everyone, the concert will be in two parts. 
The first stories will be for kids and families.  Then the younger audience
members will be off to participate in some fun craft projects.  While the kids
do crafts, the storytellers will share more mature stories for the grown-ups. 
After the program there will be an artists reception where the audience will
have the chance to mingle with the storytellers.
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$5.00 donation
The First Lutheran Church, at, 1410 Foothill Drive, Vista, Ca, 92084
760.583.9578
james@jamesstorymagic.com 

Mar 14th, 2010 (Sun)
  Storytelling Festival of World Music & Story
State: New Jersey

Storytelling Festival of World Music & Story
12:30 to 4 pm
The Celtic music of Michael Mitsch and LagansLove
Master New Jersey Storytellers Gerry Fierst, Shirley Johnson and Julie Pasqual
10 am to 12:00 - Workshops Available
"Bringing Story Characters to Life" with Julie DellaTorre OR
"Storytelling Picture Books" with Carol Titus
Register at www.ccm.edu or at the door
12:30 - 4 pm Music and Storytelling for all ages
10-12 Morning Workshops 
$6.00 admission for the afternoon performances
$28. for a workshop including lunch and afternoon performances
County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Rd. Randolph NJ 07869
Student Community Center
973 625 8548 for information
973 328 5076 for County College
carol.titus@yahoo.com 
www.njstorynet.org
www.ccm.edu

Mar 14th, 2010 (Sun)
  A Celtic Evening with Diane Edgecomb
State: New Hampshire

Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain Celebrate Irish
Culture with Storytelling, Song and the rich strains of the Celtic harp. In A
Celtic Evening, Diane brings to life Ireland�s storytelling treasures from the
humorous Legend of Knockgrafton to the hauntingly beautiful Deirdre of the
Sorrows. The performance is set against a lush background of harp music:
original and traditional melodies played by the versatile Margot Chamberlain on
a variety of Celtic folk harps. Enjoy an evening of humor, passion and music
with two inspiring performers. 
2 pm
$24
Pontine Theatre : West End Studio Theatre :: 959 Islington St., Portsmouth NH
03801
(603) 436-6660
info@pontine.org 
http://www.pontine.org/index.html

Mar 14th, 2010 (Sun)
  County College of Morris Storytelling Festival of World Music & Story
State: New Jersey

The 4th annual Storytelling Festival at CCM - Appropriate for all ages 5 to
adult.
10 to 12 - Choice of workshops.
Bringing Story Characters to Life for PreReading and PreWriting with Julie
Dellatorre.
Storytelling Picture Books for PreSchool with Carol Titus
$28 Includes lunch and the afternoon performances. Five NJ teacher continuing
credits available. www.ccm.edu to register for workshop.
12:30 to 4 pm - Storytelling performances by New Jersey storytellers Gerald
Fierst, Julie Pasqual and Shirley Johnson. Go to www.njstorynet.org for
information about the storytellers.
Irish music and dance with Michael Mitsch and his group LagansLove.
$6 for the afternoon performances. Tickets available at the door. 
 10am to noon for workshops. 12:30 to 4 for storytelling and music.
$28 entire day with morning workshops and afternoon performances.
$6. for afternoon performances.
County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Re
Randolph, NJ 07869
973 625 8548
carol.titus@yahoo.com 
www.ccm.edu

Mar 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Story slam - "Blarney" is Irish for bulls**t.
State: Massachusetts

This month's theme is "blarney" which is Irish for bulls**t. Bring it!
Final event in a series of 6  Boston slams in 2009-2010 - 
look here for details on theme and more on slams...
http://massmouth.ning.com/forum/topics/story-slam-rules-pr-for 
This month's theme is "blarney" which is Irish for bulls**t. Bring it! Each of
the ten 5 minute stories is judged on how well it is told, how well it is
constructed and how well it honors the time limit and relates to the theme. The
3 highest-scoring tellers are awarded prizes and an opportunity to perform at
the "the big mouthoff" venue and date TBA. Prizes will be awarded at each slam.
$10 which includes a $5.00 cover and one drink.
Monthly winners are entered in a grand prize contest - slam of all slammers on
April 20, 2010
After a minimum of 6 story slams we will have a big mouthoff - grand finale,
slam of all slams to decide on a winner. The big mouthoff will be held in APRIL
2010 in the beautiful Rabb Auditorium, Boston Public Library, Copley Square. The
winner, with up to 5 friends or family members, will enjoy the fabulous grand
prize of a week in a town house in Tuscany. More info here:
http://massmouth.ning.com/
6:30 doors open and 7 PM stories start
$8- $10 which includes a drink
March 15, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Kennedy's Midtown,  42 Province Street Boston, MA
http://kennedysmidtown.com 
617-460-3544
stories@massmouth.com 
www.massmouth.com 

Mar 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Story Spinners Guild Meeting
State: North Carolina

Guild members and the public from across the region are invited to come to
monthly meetings for storytelling, listening and learning at the Storytelling
Arts Center of the Southeast.
7 pm
Free
131 South Main Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
910-291-0929
brenda@sfoc.info 
www.storyartscenter.org

Mar 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Tales of Spirit, a celebration of Pagan and Tribal myths

This short program of storytelling showcases Pagan mythology and the human
spirit.  It starts with the Pagan creation myth and is followed by two stories
that invoke the power of words and magic. The final story of the evening is a
Native American tale about Grandmother Wisdom that is interspersed with other
tribal lore. 
Tales of Sprit: A Celebration of Pagan and Tribal Myths, plays for One Night
Only, March 15, 2010, 8pm, The Cavern Club Theater (www.cavernclubtheater.com
at CASITA DEL CAMPO RESTAURANT 1920 Hyperion Ave. Silver Lake, CA 90027 (Call
323-662-4255 for dinner reservations).  Tickets available at the door for a
small donation to the National Storytellers Network (www.storynet.org).   
8pm March 15th
Small donation
The Cavern Club Theater (www.cavernclubtheater.com)  at CASITA DEL CAMPO
RESTAURANT 1920 Hyperion Ave. Silver Lake, CA 90027
323.610.7495
david@pathproductions.com 
www.davidlebarron.com

Mar 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Seanachie Nights Presents: Saints Preserve Us!
State: Maine

Seanachie Nights presents: Saints Preserve Us! at Bull Feeney's Irish Pub, Portland, Maine (www.bullfeeneys.com)
$9 suggested donation
Join Seanachie Nights Regulars, Lynne Cullen, Janet Lynch and guests in a
rousing evening of songs, tunes, and tales of Irish saints. From the voyage of
Saint Brendan to a hilarious visit to Purgatory; from Saint Patrick's encounter
with the Faerie Folk, to Cork's unbeatable Saint Finbar, you will feel like it's
Saint Patrick's Day already!
We may even throw in a few Rebel Songs, so come prepared to sing along!
The series is the idea of local (seanachie) storyteller and playwright Lynne
Cullen.
For further information about Seanachie Nights, contact Lynne Cullen at
thetwacorbies@yahoo.com or 207-846-1321.  www.lynnecullen.com 
7pm-9pm
$9 suggested donation
Bull Feeney's, 375 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
207-846-1321 (Lynne's phone)
thetwacorbies@yahoo.com 
www.lynnecullen.com

Mar 16th, 2010 (Tue)
  massmouth story slam
State: Massachusetts

Story slam: On the theme- "Outrageous!" Where do we find the Outrageous  or
where does it find us?  On the threshold of St. Patrick's Day we share the many
forms the Outrageous - or Blarney - can take in our lives.  You lived through
it, now you can tell it.  massmouth  Story Slam, March 15th  at  Kennedy's
Midtown, 42 Province St.  Boston, MA. Tickets at the door only. $8-10 includes
one drink.  More information:
www.kennedysmidtown.com  Tel 617-426-3333.
6:30pm
10.00 stuents free with story sign up price includes drink(beer,wine,soda with
free refills)
Kennedys Mistown
42 Province St.
Boston,Mass.
781 871 5892
love2tell2@aol.com 
www.massmouth.com

Mar 18th, 2010 (Thu)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Down Home Stories and Folk Music for
State: South Carolina

Hear stories by Cuban born storyteller and children�s author, Carmen Deedy and
five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, storyteller Bil Lepp.
Enjoy the unique old-timey bluegrass sound of the musical duo, Polecat Creek.
Recommended for adults.  For advance group seating of 10 or more, call  (803)
981-5840 or (803) 981-5837. 
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 
29730
(803) 981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 18th, 2010 (Thu)
  Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild
State: Florida

Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild 

Open to all tellers and listeners.

Gather at 6:30 for coffee and goodies, meeting at 7pm.

Gizzi's Coffee Gallery, 2275 S. Federal Highway, South of Linton, across from
Sherwood GMC. 266-9797 Map  

Mar 19th, 2010 (Fri)
  "Playparty: Stories and Songs of Appalachia"
State: Washington

Come share a rollicking good time with storyteller, Jill Johnson, and her
special guests Steve Showell and Bruce Rowland and the Shape Note Singers.
Together, they will evoke an older, simpler time and invite the audience to
participate in some "old-timey" fun. Jill will spin yarns, Steve will play his
fiddle and banjo, and they will bring back the songs and stories of America's
first frontier. Bring the whole family and get ready to listen, sing, stomp,
clap, and play; its a Play Party! 
7:30 PM
$12
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA)
565 Camano Avenue
Langley, WA 98260
360-221-8268
www.wicaonline.com

Mar 19th, 2010 (Fri)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Storytelling Sampler
State: South Carolina

Enjoy the memorable stories of national storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy
and Bil Lepp. Recommended for ages 7 - adult.  For advance group seating of 10
or more, call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837. 
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 
29730
(803) 981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  World Storytelling Day in East Tennessee
State: Tennessee

Storytellers in East Tennessee are invited for an afternoon and evening of
sharing, creativity and fellowship beginning at 2:00 p.m. Storyswap,
brainstorming, dinner out. 7:30 p.m. An evening concert features tellers from
guilds in ET and is open to the community. Hosted by Clayton Center for the Arts
Storyteller-in-Residence Millie Sieber
and the Smoky Mountain Storytelling Association.
Story-Swap 2:30 p.m.
Evening Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Evening concert, $5.00
Choral Rehearsal Room of the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Maryville College,
Maryville, TN
865-310-0177 or 865-691-9506
millietales@yahoo.com or kmav@icx.net 
www.smokymountaintellers.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Saturday Showcase
State: South Carolina

Spend an entertaining afternoon listening to tales by master storytellers Donald
Davis and Bil Lepp. 
Recommended for ages 7 - adult. For advance group seating of 10 or more, call
(803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837. 
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 
29730
(803) 981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Ghostly Gallery - Eerie Tales for Teens
State: South Carolina

Hear hair-raising tales by national storytellers Bil Lepp and Carmen Deedy, with
guest storyteller Tim Lowry.  Recommended for grades 6 - adult.  For advance
group seating of 10 or more, call (803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837. 
7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Free
Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 
29730
(803) 981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  Storytelling about art performed by Harlynne Geisler
State: California

Saturdays at 11: 00 a.m. Storytelling about art performed by Harlynne Geisler.
For children ages 5 and up and all adults. Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado,
Balboa Park. 619-239-5548 ext.105. www.timkenmuseum.org. Admission is free.
11:00
free
Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
858-569-9399
storybag@juno.com 
http://storyteller.swiftsite.com/events.htm

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Billy Jonas Family Concert
State: South Carolina

Bring the whole family to this high-energy performance with percussionist and
family entertainer Billy Jonas. For advance group seating of 10 or more, call
(803) 981-5840 or (803) 981-5837.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Free admission and parking
Baxter Hood Center, York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 
29730
(803) 981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat)
  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival: Tell It Again Workshop - Storytelling
State: South Carolina

Presented by children's author and national storyteller Carmen Deedy.
Participants will hear stories, share anecdotes, and learn fundamental skills to
help them feel confident in their own ability to effectively use storytelling as
a teaching tool. 
For adults only; 1 � hours Department of Social Services Certification Credit.
Continental breakfast included. Seating is limited and preregistration is
recommended. Registration forms available by calling 803-981-5840 or online at
www.patchworktales.org. 
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 
$15 at the door or $10 in advance by March 12
York County Library, 138 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC  29730
803-981-5840
dianejjj@hotmail.com 
www.patchworktales.org

Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat) -- Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun)
  The Reflective Journey with Libby Caldwell
State: Arizona

By learning simple techniques that anyone can do, you will be able to combine writings, sketches, color, collage elements and words into unique personal compositions that capture the essence of the moments in your life.
9 am - 5 pm
$225 + $55 materials fee
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Rd
Sedona, Arizona 86336
888-954-4442
calendars@sedonaartscenter.com
http://www.sedonaartscenter.com/visitingartistworkshops/sections/art-workshops.htm

Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun)
  Tampa Bay Storytellers' Guild monthly meeting
State: Florida

The Tampa Bay Storytellers' Guild (TBSG) welcomes story enthusiasts at all
levels of interest (whether you are a professional or amateur teller, or a
listener), and helps to preserve and advance the art of storytelling in the
Tampa Bay area.

Our Guild generally meets on the third Sunday of the month, but we do change
that to accommodate special programs or commemorative dates, so please check our
web site before making definite plans! 
 
2 to 5 p.m.
free
Church of the Good Shepherd
639 Edgewater Drive
Dunedin, FL 34698

727-785-3041
brosen1316@yahoo.com 
http://www.meetup.com/TB-Storytellers/

Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun)
  LaughLovers -- The Cantu Comedy Club
State: California

Enjoy an Open House and the elegant magic of headliner Heather Rogers at the
monthly meeting of LaighLovers, where storytellers, speakers and guests learn to
add more humor to their presentations.
Heather blends magic and mirth with stories and surprises. This monthly
specialty Toastmasters club welcomes all guests.
6:00-8:00PM. Sign in at 5:45pm.
Free to guests.
St. Paul's Towers, 100 Bay Place, Oakland CA
(510) 531-7531
jseidel@edpci.com 
http://www.laughlovers.us

Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun)
  Story Slam - last monthly slam - "in like a lion"
State: Massachusetts

Kevin Brooks cohosts with comic Ilene Fischer "in like a lion"
in the final slam of the season. Read more about story slams here:

massmouth Cambridge Story Slams are funded with partial support from the MCC and
the City of Cambridge Arts Council, and generous in-kind contributions from
Toscannini's, The Enormous Room, and Ryles Jazz Club 

3:45 doors open - 4:15 Stories start
$5 - $7
Cambridge residents with a story are free
Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire Street
Cambridge MA
Norah: 617-460-3544
Ryles: 617-876-9330
norah@massmouth.com 
www.massmouth.com and
www.massmouth.blogspot.com 

Mar 23rd, 2010 (Tue)
  Clemson Area StoryTellers Guild Meeting
State: South Carolina

Clemson Area StoryTellers Guild, meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00PM, at
The Art Center, Clemson, SC
We Welcome Listeners as well as those with a story to tell!
If you have a  family friendly story to share, poetry or music....
come and tell to a captive audience! Listeners are Welcome!
4th Tuesday of each month (Dec. TBD)
7:00 PM
FREE 
All Welcome!
The Art Center
212 Butler St
Clemson, SC 29631
(go to explorearts.org, for directions and map)
864.653.4932
clemsonareastorytellers@yahoo.com

Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) -- Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat)
  Florida Storytelling Association StoryCamp 2010
State: Florida

Plan now to attend! 'The Many Faces of Storytelling' featuring Dan Kedding,
Diane de Las Casas, Eth-Noh-Tec, Susan Klein, Ada Foley, Tamara Green

For the 26th year storytellers and story lovers convene at the annual FSA
StoryCamp. Come to be spell bound by story.  Come to be enchanted with the
knowledge shared by renowned tellers and teachers. Most of all come to be
immersed in this once-a-year opportunity to spend time with peers and other
story enthusiasts. If you haven't been you simply must see/hear for yourself.

This year's precamp intensive is 'Story Biz: How to Manage Your Storytelling
Career from the Desk to the Stage' with Diane de Las Casas.   www.flstory.org 

Lake Yale Conference Center, 39034 County Rd 452, Leesberg, Fl 34788 office
phone 352-357-3050

Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) -- Mar 28th, 2010 (Sun)
  Florida StoryCamp 2010: The Many Faces of Storytelling
State: Florida

Dan Keding, Susan Klein, Eth Noh-Tec, Dianne de Las Casas, Ada Forney and Tamara
Green are the featured tellers for Florida StoryCamp's The Many Faces of
Storytelling Conference March 24-28, 2010.

Florida StoryCamp is one of the premiere conferences of the year. With four
national tellers and two Florida tellers each year we bring the sunshine into
the hearts of all storytellers who attend. This year our theme is The Many Faces
of Storytelling and we start the camp with a pre-camp masters class featuring
international storyteller Dianne de Las Casas as she teaches storytellers all
about the business of storytelling. The Pre-Camp is only $125 which includes an
evening concert, lodging, workshop and meals.

StoryCamp begins Thursday night with a kick-off concert followed by two more
days of workshops for all levels of tellers, StorySwaps, Concerts, Coaching, and
much more. The weekend is rounded off with a final concert on Sunday morning. A
great weekend of friends, stories, food and fun. Something you don't want to
miss. Workshop registration for the weekend is only $225, but you don't want to
forget to register for lodging at beautiful Lake Yale or her meals.

StoryCamp you will never forget the vision of stories coming alive in the warmth
of a Florida spring day.

Pre-Camp with Dianne de Las Casas $125 (includes workshop, meals, lodging)
StoryCamp Workshops - $225
Lodging - $50/night dbl occupancy or $70/night private room
meals - $75 for the weekend
Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center
39034 County Road 452
Leesburg, Florida 34788
443-817-2129 - MyLinda Butterworth
fsa@flstory.org 
http://www.flstory.org

Mar 25th, 2010 (Thu)
  Mad as a March Hare TaleTellers Story Night
State: Tennessee

Join ETSU storytelling program as we visit Jonesborough. TaleTellers of ETSU
have been hunting out stories of fools and tricksters across the world. Come and
hear the audacious tales found. 
7pm - 8.30pm
Suggested Donation $5/$3
Profits will be donated to relief efforts in Haiti via Partners in Health
The Cranberry Thistle, 107 East Main Street, Jonesborough
439 7606
storytel@etsu.edu 
www.etsu.edu/stories

Mar 26th, 2010 (Fri) -- Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat)
  2010 Mountain State Storytelling Institute
State: West Virginia

This Institute will be held at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West
Virginia and features presentations and workshops by Bil Lepp, Caren Neile,
members of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild and faculty and students from
West Virginia University, Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and
Technical College. 
March 26, Registration 8:00 a.m.
$50 for adults; $20 for students
Falcon Center Conference Area, Fairmont State University, 1201 Locust Ave,
Fairmont, West Virginia
304-367-4170
fkirk@fairmontstate.edu 
www.fairmontstate.edu

Mar 27th, 2010 (Sat)
  VOX
State: Florida

8:00 pm

Gizzi's Coffee Gallery, 2275 S. Federal Highway, Map to VOX  South of Linton,
across from Sherwood GMC. 266-9797

The first 10 tellers will get to compete for the prizes so come early. VOX is a
unique opportunity for members of the community to make your voices heard by
telling brief stories, of life experiences. For more information, contact cneile@fau.edu or 561-297-0042. VOX is sponsored by the South Florida Storytelling Project, Department of Communication and the School of the Arts, in the Schmidt College of Arts & Letters.