This is the month of Tellabration!
Here is an update specifically on Tellabration!
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* MI Story
*
Storytelling Event Calendar
since 2001
Yvonne Healy, Editor - Judy Sima, Distribution
Editor
All events are located in Michigan
unless otherwise noted.
11/9/2011
HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome to
TELLABRATION!™, a night of storytelling celebrated
world-wide on or about the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Guilds and storytelling
enthusiasts all around the globe will share their storytelling talents in
concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally,
TELLABRATION!™ brings together each area’s most celebrated storytellers, to
delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their
tales.
TELLABRATION!™ originator J. G.
Pinkerton envisioned this international event as a means of building community
support for storytelling. In 1988 the event was launched by the Connecticut
Storytelling Center in six locations across the state. A great success,
TELLABRATION!™ extended to several other states the following year, and then, in
1990, expanded nationwide under the umbrella of the National Storytelling Network (then
called NAPPS, and later the National Storytelling
Association).
2011
November 11, Muskegon 7:00
pm
Experience the joy of storytelling at
a Tellabration evening with the
Yarnspinners of Muskegon. Stories for adults and older childlren. $5
per person; $15 per family. Downtown Muskegon Museum of Art at 296 W.
Webster between 2nd and 3rd Streets, next to Hackley Public Library. Free
parking in rear of museum. More information: Call Ned (231) 755-2383
or email him at edwin.carter@halo.com; or before 7:00 p.m., call Sue (231) 766-3953 or email her at
jjkobza@comcast.net .
November 12, Ann Arbor 7:30
pm
Tellebration is an evening of
Adult Storytelling presented by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. Diane Mackey emcees stories by Beverly
Black, Jeff Doyle, Lyn Davidge, Judy Schmidt, Daryl Mickens and Yvonne Healy.
Proceeds are used to bring storytellers from other regions to the Washtenaw
County schools. Located at Genesis
on Packard Road, Ann Arbor.
Info:
www.AnnArborStorytelling.org.
November 13, Ann Arbor 2:00
pm
Kids and families get a free concert in honor of Tellebration. Presented by the Ann
Arbor Storytellers Guild and located at the Mallett’s Creek Branch of the Ann
Arbor District Library. Tellers to
be announced. Info:
www.AnnArborStorytelling.org
November 18, Midland 7:00
pm
MAST's 16th
annual Tellebration will be on Nov.
18th, 7:00 p.m. at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium. Our 333 W.
Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640. The theme this year is a Tapestry of Stories. Info:
sdcagarner@yahoo.com
November 18, Livonia, 6:00 pm doors/ 7:00 pm
storiesDetroit Story League presents Tellabration an evening of stories for
adults at the Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile Rd.
6:00 Silent Auction, 7:00-Stories for Adults followed by Reception. Featuring:
Barbara Schutzgruber, Lorettta Vitek, The Fabricators: Milli P and Ami D, Nola
McDonald, Judy Sima Tickets $5 at the door. www.DetroitStorytelling.org. 248-557-6249. barbannshapiro@aol.com.
November 19, Lansing, 7:30pm
Tellabration.
An Evening of Stories for Grown-Ups (12 and up) at First United Methodist
Church, 3827 Delta River Drive, Lansing 48906. Join the Lansing Storytellers as
we make our way down the Mississippi River from Itaska, Minnesota to New
Orleans. Tellers for the evening will be Ena Baker, Jean Bolley, Shirley
Bradley, Anne Charamella, Jeff Doyle, Mari Martin, Kathy Montgomery, Jennifer
Otto, and our captain Denise Roman. Tickets are $5.00 at the door and wonderful
homemade cookies are included. Contact Jean Bolley, (517)281-8036 or e-mail
bolleyj@hotmail.com for more
information.
November 20, Bloomfield Hills,
1:00-3:00pm.
Family storytelling program with Judy Sima at the Grand
Reopening of the Cranbrook Art Museum. Stories based on the Museum’s new
exhibit: “No Object is an Island.” Eleven days of programming including performances, workshops, music
and dialogues, tours to help celebrate the event. Regular museum admission is:
$8 for Adults; $6 for Seniors (65+); $4 for Full-time Students, Free to children
under 12. http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/CAMpe2.html.
248-645-3323.
Find-A-Storyteller:
STORYTELLING
ORGANIZATIONS/MEETINGS
Yvonne Healy, storyteller
Managing Editor
810-813-3000
Judy
Sima
Storyteller, Author, Teaching
Artist
www.JudySima.com
248-644-3951
The rest of this month's calendar continues here
* MI Story *
Storytelling Event Calendar
since 2001
Yvonne Healy, Editor - Judy Sima, Distribution Editor
All events are located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
10/30/2011
HIGHLIGHTS
2011
October 29, White Lake, 7:00 p.m.
North Oakland County Storytellers annual Fright Night starts with less spooky stories for younger children, then scarier stories after intermission. $2 per person or $5 per family. At the historic Kelley-Fisk Farm, M59 at Fisk Road. Info: Ron Hinman, 248-698-9279, http://www.northoaklandcountystorytellers.org/events or Lois Sprengnether Keel, LoiS-sez@LoiS-sez.com.
October 30, Detroit 3:00 pm
“Paradise Valley Comes Alive!” Tales of soulful singers and dancers from back-n-the-day presented by Detroit Association of Black Storytellers (DABS). Virgin Carr Cultural Arts Ctr. Info: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/137702376302852/
NOVEMBER
November 3, Detroit 4:00 pm doors/7:30 pm stories
Detroit Moth StorySLAM. Arrive early the first Thursday of every month to get a seat. Cliff Bell’s Bar, 2030 Park near Comerica Park to get a seat. Enjoy snacks or dinner and drinks while you wait. $5 tickets at the door. Info: http://www.themoth.org/storyslams_detroit This month’s theme is “Drive”
November 6, Ann Arbor 2:00 pm
“Kerry Tales: Sing a Song of Sixpence with Mother Goose.” Storyteller, Trudy Bulkley, entertains as Mother Goose with rhymes and stories. 1/2 hour program for young and old alike. Kerrytown Market and Shops in Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Free. 734-769-3115
November 11, Muskegon 7:00 pm
Experience the joy of storytelling at a Tellabration evening with the Yarnspinners of Muskegon. Stories for adults and older childlren. $5 per person; $15 per family. Downtown Muskegon Museum of Art at 296 W. Webster between 2nd and 3rd Streets, next to Hackley Public Library. Free parking in rear of museum. More information: Call Ned (231) 755-2383 or email him at edwin.carter@halo.com; or before 7:00 p.m., call Sue (231) 766-3953 or email her at jjkobza@comcast.net .
November 12, Ann Arbor 7:30 pm
Tellebration is an evening of Adult Storytelling presented by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. Diane Mackey emcees stories by Beverly Black, Jeff Doyle, Lyn Davidge, Judy Schmidt, Daryl Mickens and Yvonne Healy. Proceeds are used to bring storytellers from other regions to the Washtenaw County schools. Located at Genesis on Packard Road, Ann Arbor. Info: www.AnnArborStorytelling.org.
November 12, St. Joseph, 10:30 a.m.
Hear the tales of Michigan's First People in “First Came the Anishinabe,” told by Lois Sprengnether Keel. St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, 500 Market Street, INFO: Jo Wurz, 269-983-7167.
November 12, Three Rivers, 1 p.m.
Hear the tales of Michigan's first people in First Came the Anishinabe, told by Lois Sprengnether Keel. Three Rivers Public Library, 920 West Michigan Avenue, INFO: Jennifer Tice, 269-273-8666 or jticethreeriverspublib@gmail.com
November 13, Three Rivers 1:00 pm
Hear the tales of Michigan's First People in First Came the Anishinabe, told by Lois Sprengnether Keel. Three Rivers Public Library, 920 West Michigan Avenue, Info: Kim Talbot, 269-273-8666
November 13, Ann Arbor 2:00 pm
Kids and families get a free concert in honor of Tellebration. Presented by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild and located at the Mallett’s Creek Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. Tellers to be announced. Info: www.AnnArborStorytelling.org
November 15, Ann Arbor 6:00 pm doors/7:30 pm stories
Ann Arbor Moth StorySLAM. Arrive early to get a seat. Held each third Tuesday of every month to get a seat. Circus Bar, 210 South First Street, Ann Arbor. $5 tickets at the door. Info: http://www.themoth.org/storyslams_detroit This month’s theme is “Reunion.”
November 17, Detroit 7:00 pm doors/8:00 pm stories
Tickets go on sale soon for Moth Main Stage on the road. Presented at the Filmore Theater, 2115 Woodward. Theme “Save Me.” Buy tickets at www.themoth.org.
November 18, Midland 7:00 pm
MAST's 16th annual Tellebration will be on Nov. 18th, 7:00 p.m. at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium. Our 333 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640. The theme this year is a Tapestry of Stories. Info: sdcagarner@yahoo.com
November 19, Livonia, 6:00 pm doors/ 7:00 pm stories
Detroit Story League presents Tellabration at the Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile Rd. 6:00 Silent Auction, 7:00-Stories for Adults followed by Reception. Featuring: Barbara Schutzgruber, Lorettta Vitek, The Fabricators: Milli P and Ami D, Nola McDonald, Judy Sima Tickets $5 at the door.
DECEMBER
December 1, Detroit 4:00 pm doors/7:30 pm stories
Detroit Moth StorySLAM. Arrive early the first Thursday of every month to get a seat. Cliff Bell’s Bar, 2030 Park near Comerica Park to get a seat. Enjoy snacks or dinner and drinks while you wait. $5 tickets at the door. Info: http://www.themoth.org/storyslams_detroit This month’s theme is “Discovery.”
December 4, Detroit, 2:00 pm
Join award winning storyteller, author, and teaching artist, Judy Sima, for "Storytelling: Hanukkah the Festival of Lights" as she lights up the holiday season with Hanukkah stories of miracles, menorahs, and magic dredyls. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. Info: www.DIA.org
December 4, Ann Arbor 2:00 pm
“Kerry Tales: Twinkling Stars and Mother Goose” Storyteller, Trudy Bulkley, entertains as Mother Goose with rhymes and
stories. 1/2 hour program for young and old alike. 2 p.m., Kerrytown Market and Shops in Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Free. 734-769-3115
December 10, Mt. Clemens 11:00 am
Italian storyteller, Loretta Vitek, offers “Holiday Stories from The Befana” to celebrate the season. Mt. Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave., Mt. Clemens, MI. Info: 586- 469-6200 or www.Dragon-Story.com
December 11, Detroit 2:00 pm
“Cozy Christmas Stories” at the DIA. Cozy tales and jolly games from the European Christmas tradition entertain adults and children when shared by award-winning Irish storyteller, Yvonne Healy. www.DIA.org
December 20, Ann Arbor 6:00 pm doors/7:30 pm stories
Ann Arbor Moth StorySLAM. Arrive early to get a seat. Held each third Tuesday of every month to get a seat. Circus Bar, 210 South First Street, Ann Arbor. $5 tickets at the door. Info: http://www.themoth.org/storyslams_detroit This month’s theme is “Ancestors.”
2012
FEBRUARY 2012
February 18, 7:30 pm Ann Arbor
The Ark Storytelling Festival offers spoken word narrative and storytelling for adults. Tellers include Willy Claflin (CA), Czenga Zalka (Hungary), Allison Downey (MI) and a local teller to be announced. Info: www.theArk.org
February 19, 1:00 pm Ann Arbor
Children and families get their very own concert with mainstage storytellers at the Ark Storytelling Festival. School kids and adults will enjoy Maynard, the Moose (Willy Clafin’s sidekick), Czenga Zalka, Allison Downey and a local teller to be announced. Info TBA. www.theark.org
Find-A-Storyteller:
STORYTELLING ORGANIZATIONS/MEETINGS
Yvonne Healy, storyteller
Managing Editor
810-813-3000
