* MI Story *
Storytelling Event Calendar
since 2001
Yvonne Healy,
Editor - Judy Sima, Distribution Editor
All events are
located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
SUBMISSIONS: Stories@YHealy.com by 15th of month
3/1/2012
HIGHLIGHTS
2012
MARCH 2012
March
1, 7:30 pm Detroit
Doors open at 4:00 pm for the monthly Moth Story
Slam located at the bar Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit thanks to WDET
101.9. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in the hat, and if
your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story live without
notes. Volunteers from the audience
judge the stories. Info: www.theMoth.org Note: adults only. Language and topics are
often unsuitable for children. This month’s theme is “Gangs, Cliques and
Crowds.”
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 www.theark.org.
March
17, Defiance, OH 12:00 pm
Ohio
celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Festival all the live long day. Michigan
storyteller, Yvonne Healy, will share Irish stories for all ages and musical
trio Foxfire shares tunes. Refreshments.
Several presentations around town with addresses & times to be
announced. Info:
www.DefiancePublicLibrary.org
March 17, Detroit 6:00 pm
The Virgil H. Carr Arts & Cultural Center presents ”Storytelling at its finest!” Bring your funny bone and your thinking cap as Ivory D. Williams shares his wit, wisdom and humor to stress the importance of morals, values and principles in everyday living. $10. 311 E. Grandriver (Harmonie Park-next to Music Hall), Detroit. Info: Ivory D. at (313) 822-6483
The Virgil H. Carr Arts & Cultural Center presents ”Storytelling at its finest!” Bring your funny bone and your thinking cap as Ivory D. Williams shares his wit, wisdom and humor to stress the importance of morals, values and principles in everyday living. $10. 311 E. Grandriver (Harmonie Park-next to Music Hall), Detroit. Info: Ivory D. at (313) 822-6483
March
18, Flint 4:00 pm
The Flint Area Storytellers (FAST)
celebrate World Storytelling Day at Stir the
Imagination, a metaphysical shop in downtown Flint located
at 649 S. Saginaw Street, Flint
4802. The storytelling event's theme is "Trees". Info:
Alfreda Harris porchstories4u@yahoo.com or 810-336-7681
March
20, Ann
Arbor 7:30
pm
Doors open
at 6:00 for
the monthly Moth Story Slam located at the bar Circus at 210 S. First
Avenue, thanks to Michigan Public
Radio. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in the hat, and if
your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story live without
notes. Volunteers from the audience
judge the stories. Info:
www.theMoth.org Note: adults
only. Language and topics are often unsuitable for children.This month’s theme
is “Kiss of Death.”
March 24, Jackson 1:00 pm
March 24, Jackson 1:00 pm
Celebrate 25 years of free storytelling as Jackson
StoryFest keeps this party started with a special Irish Celebration featuring
Irish dancing, refreshments and storytelling by Yvonne Healy. One short program
for families with children will be followed by refreshments and then a short
program for adults. Free. Located at the Ella Sharp Museum, 3225
Fourth St., Jackson,
Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org
March 27 & 28, Bloomfield Township, 6:30 p.m. both
nights
Talented forensic student storytellers from the Bloomfield Hills School
District will weave their magical
tales at the Bloomfield Township Public Library for children ages 6+, families
and adults. Different stories will be told each night. The library is
located at 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield
Township. Co-sponsored by the Bloomfield Hills Schools and
the Friends of the Library. Registration begins March 1st.
Free. Info: www.btpl.org; 248-642-5800.
March
31, Livonia 2:00-4:00
The Detroit Story League presents: "Once
Upon a Time" storytelling concert for children ages 4-10 at
the Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd. Opening with a
Hootenanny led by Margaret Lockhard and featuring storytellers: special
guest, Genot Picor, and League members: Rosie Chapman, Carolyn Graves and
Barbara Jones Clark. $2 per child, $5 per family. Raffle prizes and every
child receives a free gift. For more information call:
Josie 248-476-8515 or email jflores-1234@sbcglobal.net
APRIL
2012
April
11, Ann
Arbor 8:00
pm
Michigan has
so many great storytellers that the Moth Grand Slam comes to the Ark, 316
S. Main Street. Winners of the past 10
monthly story slams in Detroit and Ann
Arbor tell new stories on theme to be
announced. Get your ticket early at Ticketmaster or the Ark box
office! Check: www.theMoth.org and www.theArk.org to find out when tickets go
on sale.
April
12, Detroit 7:00 pm
Doors open at 4:00 pm for the monthly Moth Story
Slam located at the bar Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit thanks to WDET
101.9. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in the hat, and if
your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story live without
notes. Volunteers from the audience
judge the stories. Note: adults only. Info:
www.theMoth.org Language and topics are often unsuitable for children.
This month’s theme is “Silver Lining
April
17, Ann Arbor 7:30 pm
Doors open at 6:00 for the monthly Moth Story Slam
located at the bar Circus at 210 S. First Avenue, thanks to Michigan Public
Radio. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in the hat, and if
your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story live without
notes. Volunteers from the audience
judge the stories. Info:
www.theMoth.org Note: adults
only. Language and topics are often unsuitable for children.This month’s theme
is “Competition”
April
26-29, Lake Geneva, WI
Have fun, improve skills and celebrate the 30th
Annual Northlands Storytelling Conference. Workshops, slams, concerts and good
times feature the best in storytelling in the Midwest and nationwide. Presenters listed at http://northlands.net. Michigan is well-represented by Judy Sima,
Barb Schutzgruber, Allison Downey, Karen Czarnik, Jeff Doyle. Register at
www.northlands.net
MAY 2012
May 3, Detroit 7:00 pm
Doors open at 4:00 pm for the monthly
Moth Story Slam located at the bar Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit
thanks to WDET 101.9. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in
the hat, and if your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story
live without notes. Volunteers from the
audience judge the stories. Note: adults only. Info: www.theMoth.org Language and topics are often
unsuitable for children. This month’s theme is “Mothers”
May 4-5, Jackson
Celebrate 25 years of free
storytelling at the Jackson StoryFest with Donald Davis, Jay O’Callahan and Michigan’s
Yvonne Healy. Other tellers include
Barbara Schutzgruber, Judy Gail Krasnow, Jean Bolley, Brenda Harris, Paige
Conat, Trudy Bulkley, Gemini, Sharon
Peacock, Jenifer Strauss, La’Ron Williams, and Cate Robart Snyder. Mark your
calendars now! Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.com
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May 4, Jackson 7:00 pm
·
Adults and teens are invited to a free
concert with storyteller, at Jackson
High School, 544 Wildwood Ave., Jackson.
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May 5, Jackson 8:45 am
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Workshop on storytelling at the
Jackson Public Library, 244 Michigan Ave., Jackson. $25. Register
www.JacksonStoryFest.org
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May 5, Jackson 11:30 am
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Workshop on storytelling at the
Jackson Public Library, 244 Michigan Ave., Jackson $25. Register
www.JacksonStoryFest.org
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May 5, Jackson 2:00 pm
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Free public concert for families and
adults with Yvonne Healy at location TBA.
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May 5, Jackson 7:00 pm
·
Adults and teens are invited to a free
concert with storyteller at Jackson High School, 544 Wildwood Ave.
May
15, Ann Arbor 7:30 pm
Doors open at 6:00 for the monthly Moth Story Slam
located at the bar Circus at 210 S. First Avenue, thanks to Michigan Public
Radio. Prepare a 5 minute story on the theme, toss your name in the hat, and if
your name is pulled, step up and tell your true personal story live without
notes. Volunteers from the audience
judge the stories. Info:
www.theMoth.org Note: adults
only. Language and topics are often unsuitable for children.This month’s theme
is “Decadence”
May
19, White Lake
Second Annual Spring Storytelling and Song
Festival presented by North Oakland County Storytellers. Workshops, performances by storytellers and
musicians, with featured guest, nationally recognized blues musician and
storyteller, Reverend Robert Jones. Fisk
Farm, 9180 Highland Rd. (M-59), White Lake, MI 48383. Information at
www.northoaklandcountystorytellers.org/events or Lois Sprengnether Keel,
248-625-5848, LoiS-sez@LoiS-sez.com
Find-A-Storyteller:
STORYTELLER DIRECTORIES links at http://www.Michiganstorytelling.com
STORYTELLING
ORGANIZATIONS/MEETINGS
Michigan guilds listed at http://www.MichiganStorytelling.org
Yvonne Healy, storyteller
www.MichiganStoryTeller.com
Managing Editor
810-813-3000
