* MI Story *
Storytelling Event Calendar
since
2001
Yvonne Healy,
Editor - Judy Sima, Distribution Editor
All events are
located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
12/16/2011
HIGHLIGHTS
·
Call for Stories: Deadline January 15. submit recordings of
told stories for the 30th Annual Northlands Storytelling Conference,
April 26-29. Held in Lake Geneva, WI, details for
submission are at www.Northlands.net
·
Call for Fringe: Deadline January 15. submit
your written info and description of a 50 minute spoken word presentation for
the Fringe Lottery for the 30th Annual Northlands Storytelling
Conference, April 26-29. Held in Lake Geneva, WI, details for
submission are at www.Northlands.net.
2012
JANUARY 2012
January 29, Detroit 2:00 pm
Ivory
D. Williams presents “Storytelling...not
just for kids," a highly interactive and entertaining journey
through stories that will make entire families laugh and think at the same
time. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Detroit,MI 48202. Free with museum
admission. Info 313-822-6483 or effy1@aol.com.
FEBRUARY 2012
February 4, Detroit 1:00 pm
Ivory
D. Williams presents “Grandma's
Biscuits,” family fun & stories at Detroit Historical Museum
celebrating, "African American History Day". 5401 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202. Info:313-822-6483 or effy1@aol.com.
February 11, Niles 2:00 pm
Ivory
D. Williams presents “"Grown Folks Talkin'...Hush!" Fun and
humorous stories about what happens to those who don't listen to their elders. Niles Public Library, 620 E. Main St., Niles, MI 49120. Info: 313-822-6483 or
effy1@aol.com.
February 18, Ann
Arbor, 10:00 a.m.
"The Rhino and the Valley Girl". Public is
invited to a workshop on voice presented by Willy Claflin. Ann Arbor District
Library, 343 South Fifth Ave.
48104 Free. Co-sponsored by the Ann
Arbor Storytellers' Guild.
Ages 11-Adult are invited to laugh, growl, whisper, whine, mumble, & bellow as participants make
sound effects and other joyful noises. http://www.annarborstorytelling.org/AASG/The_Ark_Collaboration.html
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 local teller
Lyn Davidge. 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 Lyn Davidge. www.theark.org
MARCH 2012
March 11, Ann Arbor, 2:00 pm
Grammy Award-winning musician, storyteller and author, Bill Harley presents a concert for families and adults aged 5-105 in this family concert sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library, at the Ark; 316 South Main Street. Info: Laura Raynor,734-327-4226 or raynorL@aadl.org.
Grammy Award-winning musician, storyteller and author, Bill Harley presents a concert for families and adults aged 5-105 in this family concert sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library, at the Ark; 316 South Main Street. Info: Laura Raynor,734-327-4226 or raynorL@aadl.org.
March 11, 7:30 pm Ann
Arbor
Bill
Harley, Grammy Award-winning storyteller and musician, returns for a special
show for adults at the Ark, 316 South Main. For ticket
information, visit http://theark.org/.
Yvonne
Healy, storyteller
Managing Editor - 810-813-3000
