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Storytelling Event Calendar
Judy Sima Editor
All events are located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
Submission: Judy@JudySima.com by the 15th of the month.
April 1, 2018
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APRIL
April 1, Hastings 11:30 a.m.
Storyteller folk singer Robin Nott will present an April fool's program
entitled "Fooling Around With Spring," for the family audience at Pierce
Cedar Creek Institute. The program will include humorous tales and
participation songs about nature and spring. Pierce Cedar Creek will
offer their famous Easter brunch, with sittings at both 11:30 am and
1:00pm, Robin's performance will be at 12:15pm. There is a fee for
brunch, but the program is free, call to make reservations for brunch,
269-721-4190, no reservation needed for the performance. Pierce Cedar
Creek Institute is at 701 W. Cloverdale Rd.
April 3, Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N. Ashley
St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets
April 3, White Lake 7:00-9:00 p.m.
North Oakland County Storytellers (NOCS) welcomes new members to their monthly meetings. Contact Carolyn Graves,
248-264-6752 for location and more information
http://www.NorthOaklandCountyStorytellers.org>
April 5, Detroit 7:00 p.m. doors open/7:00 p.m. stories begin
The monthly Moth Story Slam located at the Marble Bar, 1501 Holden St.
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. Tickets $5 at the door. Check website for theme and to purchase tickets
April 7, East Lansing 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Karen Bonnici presents her Story Rhythms, music & storytelling
program for families at Fiddle Scouts. MSU Community Music School, 4930
S. Hagadorn. Contact: Tamiko Rothhorn,
fiddlescouts@gmail.com
April 8, Ann Arbor 2:00 p.m.
“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, Free.
734-769-3115
April 10, Detroit 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
“Storytelling Symposium” Wayne County Community College District-School
of Continuing Education and Workforce Development hosts Master
Storyteller Ivory D. Williams in an entertaining and educational series
using storytelling to develop critical thinking skills, exploring the
imagination and develop self-confidence and effective public speaking
skills. WCCCD-Eastern Campus, 5901 Connor, For info contact:
313-496-2526. Free and open to the public.
April 10, Aurelius 2:00 p.m. and Williamston 6:00 p.m.
Reminisce about the rural one and two-room schools with Lois Keel as the
school teacher at the Capital Area District Libraries. Aurelius Branch
Library, 1939 South Aurelius Road (mailing address is Mason 48854),
517-628-3743 and Williamston Branch Library, 201 School Street, 517-655-1191,
April 11, Muskegon 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Muskegon Yarnspinners: welcome new members at their monthly
meetings from October through May at the Hope Reformed Church, 1878
Evanston, (Corner of Quarterline and Evanston). Monthly meetings
continue from June through September at members' homes. Contact Ned
Carter,
231-755-2383 or email him at
carteredwin93@yahoo.com
April 12, Mt Pleasant 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers, M.A.S.T.,
welcomes visitors and new members to their meetings which gathers every
2nd Thursday of the month. We meet at Veteran's Memorial Library
Founders Room, 301 S. University, Please join us to talk about and tell
our stories! Contact info: Joe Remenar
jremenar66@yahoo.com.
April 12, Ann Arbor 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Story Night: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. Listen to old tales
and new during an evening of adult stories. Ann Arbor Storytellers’
Guild members perform for the first hour
, with an open mic for the 2nd hour. So if you have a 5 - minute tale, we’ll try to fit you in! Desserts, exotic teas, or light supper, all available for purchase. Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S Main.
Free but donations accepted. Info:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
April 14, Mount Pleasant 1:00 p.m.
Stories Superabound! Near and Far - Family Storytelling Celebration!
Come listen to delightful, fun, traditional and crafted-original stories
performed by Mid-Michigan Area StoryTellers, Joe Remenar, Jan Drzyzga,
Carol Garner, and Eileen Delorenzo. Broadway Theater, 216 East Broadway.
(989) 772-2075.
www.friendsofthebroadway.org/events.
$5 Admission
April 14, Jackson 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Stories of Connection: an evening of storytelling with Emmy Award
winning, nationally known Storyteller, Jim May and local storyteller
Steve Daut. This event features stories that highlight the ways we are
all connected as members of our society and planet. The $40 fee includes
dinner, and profits from the event support Saturday Morning
Challengers, a bowling league for people with developmental
disabilities. Sandhill Crane Winery, 4724 Walz Road, Tickets MUST be
purchased at
www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-of-connection-tickets-40158242384?aff=eac2
April 16, Detroit 6:00 p.m.
“Storytelling Symposium” Wayne County Community College District-School
of Continuing Education and Workforce Development hosts Master
Storyteller Ivory D. Williams in an entertaining and educational series
using storytelling to develop critical thinking skills, exploring the
imagination and develop self-confidence and effective public speaking
skills. WCCCD-Downtown Campus, 1001 W. Fort St. For info contact:
313-496-2526. Free and open to the public.
April 16, Okemos 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Lansing Storytellers Guild invites new members to their monthly meeting. Schuler Books
in the Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River. Contact for more information: Jean Bolley, phone 517-281-8036 or email
bolleyj@hotmail.com and/or Shirley Bradley,
shirleyjane24@yahoo.com
April 16, Traverse City, 7:00 p.m.
"PSA." Scheduled performers will take the stage to tell true stories
about how we can learn from their mistakes. The Workshop Brewing
Company, 221 Garland Street.
heresaytc@gmail.com,
heresaystorytelling.com. Requested $5 donation at door.
April 17, Grand Rapids 7:00-9:00 p.m.
StorySpinners of Grand Rapids welcome new members to come tell
and learn at the monthly meeting at Shawmut Hills 2550 Burritt NW Grand
Rapids 49504 For more information, contact Gloria Cangelosi at
storyspinnersgr@gmail.com
April 17,
Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N.
Ashley St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets.
April 20, Traverse City 7:00 p.m. Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
The Moth Main Stage, City Opera House, 106 E Front St.
www.themoth.org
April 20, Detroit 8 p.m. Doors @7:00 p.m.
The award-winning Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers, presents a
curated, live storytelling event. Real People. True Stories. Told Live.
Featuring Five Twisted Storytellers with Musical and Dance Guests. Local
Artisans/Exhibitors and Cash Bar! Hosted by Satori Shakoor. Charles H.
Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. For Info, Tickets
& Video visit:
www.twistedtellers.org/events or call
313-744-6037
April 21, Livonia 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Detroit Story League invites you to enjoy our monthly meeting.
Visitors welcome. 12:00 Bring a lunch - our hosts will provide coffee
and dessert. 1:00 stories and workshop, 2:30 Business meeting.
Schoolcraft College, Lower Waterman, VisTa Tech Center. 19600 Haggerty
(at 7 Mile) Information:
Judy@JudySima.com or call: 248-644-3951.
www.DetroitStorytelling.org
April 22, Ann Arbor 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings - Ann Arbor District Library – 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3
rd
floor freespace room. Meetings always start with stories, and then,
more stories! Listeners and tellers welcome. Meetings are free. More
information:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
April 22, Otisville 12:00 p.m. Doors Open, 1:00 p.m. Program Begins
"Tea with Mary Todd Lincoln" by Pam Dawson, storyteller. Otisville
Historical Museum, Forest Township Hall, 100 E. Main St. (Otisville, 10
miles N. of Davison) Cost: $12.00 per person, must have ticket in
advance. Ticket sales end April 18th. Call Peggy Banks 810-631-6659.
April 26-29, Madison WS
Northlands Storytelling Network presents its annual “Confabulation” with
90-minute workshops, concerts, Triple X Story Slam (“Sex, Drugs and
Other Entertainments”), Story Swaps, Fringes, Intensive 3 hour workshops
(Jeff Doyle “Mapping Your Creativity,” and a 4 hour Master Class with
Beth Horner (Powerful Story Presentation: A Coaching Master Class).
Michigan Presenters: Concert performers: Barbara Schutzgruber (Friday
night Ghost Stories), Jeff Doyle, Jennifer Otto, Patti Smith (Sunday
Story Showcase). Workshop Presenters: Judy Sima, “Capturing the ‘Story’
Behind the Facts,” Barbara Schutzgruber (with Dorothy Cleveland)
"Surviving Trauma Through Story" Fringe performers: Eileen DeLorenzo
and Jennifer Otto, Steve Daut
April 28, Detroit 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Detroit Association of Black Storytellers invites you to attend
their monthly meeting at the Charles Wright Museum of African American
History, 315 E Warren Ave. Join us for a story, workshop, refreshments
and business meeting.
www.detroitassociationofblackstorytellers.com or call: Amy Jackson 313-567-5949. New members welcome.
MAY
May 1 Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N. Ashley
St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets
May 1, White Lake 7:00-9:00 p.m.
North Oakland County Storytellers (NOCS) welcomes new members to their monthly meetings. Contact Carolyn Graves,
248-264-6752 for location and more information
http://www.NorthOaklandCountyStorytellers.org>
May 3, Detroit 7:00 p.m. doors open/7:00 p.m. stories begin
The monthly Moth Story Slam located at the Marble Bar, 1501 Holden St.
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. Tickets $5 at the door. Check website for theme and to purchase tickets
May 6, Ann Arbor 2:00 p.m.
“Kerry Tales: Daffy-down-dilly and 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, Free.
734-769-3115
May 7, Kalamazoo 9:30 and11:30 a.m.
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum will present free spring entertainment for
the whole family. Storyteller folk singer Robin Nott will present "The
Trick of the Tale," a 50 minute program encouraging families to tell
stories from their lives. Nott will demonstrate the value of life
stories, and engage the audience in using their "story generators (their
imaginations)" to recall and tell interesting stories from their
lives. Each family will leave with a "story spark" sheet to use at
home. Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St. 269-373-7990.
May 9, Muskegon 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Muskegon Yarnspinners: welcome new members at their monthly
meetings from October through May at the Hope Reformed Church, 1878
Evanston, (Corner of Quarterline and Evanston). Monthly meetings
continue from June through September at members' homes. Contact Ned
Carter,
231-755-2383 or email him at
carteredwin93@yahoo.com
May 10, Mt Pleasant 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers, M.A.S.T.,
welcomes visitors and new members to their meetings which gathers every
2nd Thursday of the month. We meet at Veteran's Memorial Library
Founders Room, 301 S. University, Please join us to talk about and tell
our stories! Contact info: Joe Remenar
jremenar66@yahoo.com .
May 10, Ann Arbor 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Story Night: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. Listen to old tales
and new during an evening of adult stories. Ann Arbor Storytellers’
Guild members perform for the first hour
, with
an open mic for the 2nd hour. So if you have a 5 - minute tale, we’ll try to fit you in! Desserts, exotic teas, or light supper, all available for purchase. Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S Main.
Free but donations accepted. Info:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
May 15, Grand Rapids 7:00-9:00 p.m.
StorySpinners of Grand Rapids welcome new members to come tell and learn
at the monthly meeting at Shawmut Hills 2550 Burritt NW Grand Rapids
49504 For more information, contact Gloria Cangelosi at
storyspinnersgr@gmail.com
May 15,
Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N.
Ashley St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets.
May 18, Detroit 8 p.m. Doors @7:00 p.m.
The award-winning Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers, presents a
curated, live storytelling event. Real People. True Stories. Told Live.
Featuring Five Twisted Storytellers with Musical and Dance Guests. Local
Artisans/Exhibitors and Cash Bar! Hosted by Satori Shakoor. Charles H.
Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48201. For Info, Tickets & Video visit:
www.twistedtellers.org/events or call
313-744-6037
May 19, Northville 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Detroit Story League invites you to enjoy our monthly meeting.
Visitors welcome. 12:00 Bring a lunch - our hosts will provide coffee
and dessert. 1:00 stories and workshop, 2:30 Business meeting. Location
Northville Public Library, 212 W Cady (west of Center St., South of W
Main St). 248-349-3020. Information:
Judy@JudySima.com or call: 248-644-3951.
www.DetroitStorytelling.org
May 21, Okemos 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Lansing Storytellers Guild invites new members to their monthly meeting. Schuler Books
in the Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River.
Contact for more information: Jean Bolley, phone 517-281-8036 or email
bolleyj@hotmail.com and/or Shirley Bradley,
shirleyjane24@yahoo.com
May 21, Traverse City, 7:00 p.m.
"Toe to Toe." Scheduled performers will get in the ring (that is, take
the stage) to tell true stories about fights. The Workshop Brewing
Company, 221 Garland Street.
heresaytc@gmail.com,
heresaystorytelling.com. Requested $5 donation at door.
May 26, Detroit 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Detroit Association of Black Storytellers invites you to attend
their monthly meeting at the Charles Wright Museum of African American
History, 315 E Warren Ave. Join us for a story, workshop, refreshments
and business meeting.
www.detroitassociationofblackstorytellers.com or call: Amy Jackson 313-567-5949. New members welcome.
May 27, Ann Arbor 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings - Ann Arbor District Library – 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3
rd
floor freespace room. Meetings always start with stories, and then,
more stories! Listeners and tellers welcome. Meetings are free. More
information:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
JUNE
June 1, Detroit 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Association of Black Storytellers presents their spring concert
at the Northwest Activity Center featuring storyteller, Oba William King
from Dallas Texas.
June 3, Ann Arbor 2:00 p.m.
“Kerry Tales: “Up the Hill 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, Free.
734-769-3115
June 5, Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N. Ashley
St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets
June 5, White Lake 7:00-9:00 p.m.
North Oakland County Storytellers (NOCS) welcomes new members to their monthly meetings. Contact Carolyn Graves,
248-264-6752 for location and more information
http://www.NorthOaklandCountyStorytellers.org>
June 7, Detroit 7:00 p.m. doors open/7:00 p.m. stories begin
The monthly Moth Story Slam located at the Marble Bar, 1501 Holden St.
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. Tickets $5 at the door. Check website for theme and to purchase tickets
June 13, Muskegon 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Muskegon Yarnspinners: welcome new members at their monthly
meetings from October through May at the Hope Reformed Church, 1878
Evanston, (Corner of Quarterline and Evanston). Monthly meetings
continue from June through September at members' homes. Contact Ned
Carter,
231-755-2383 or email him at
carteredwin93@yahoo.com
June 14, Mt Pleasant 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers, M.A.S.T.,
welcomes visitors and new members to their meetings which gathers every
2nd Thursday of the month. We meet at Veteran's Memorial Library
Founders Room, 301 S. University, Please join us to talk about and tell
our stories! Contact info: Joe Remenar
jremenar66@yahoo.com .
June 14, Ann Arbor 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Story Night: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. Listen to old tales
and new during an evening of adult stories. Ann Arbor Storytellers’
Guild members perform for the first hour
, with an open mic for the 2nd hour. So if you have a 5 - minute tale, we’ll try to fit you in! Desserts, exotic teas, or light supper, all available for purchase. Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S Main.
Free but donations accepted. Info:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
June 15, Detroit 8 p.m. Doors @7:00 p.m.
The award-winning Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers, presents a
curated, live storytelling event. Real People. True Stories. Told Live.
Featuring Five Twisted Storytellers with Musical and Dance Guests. Local
Artisans/Exhibitors and Cash Bar! Hosted by Satori Shakoor. Charles H.
Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. For Info, Tickets
& Video visit:
www.twistedtellers.org/events or call
313-744-6037
June 16, Farmington 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Detroit Story League invites you to enjoy our monthly meeting.
Visitors welcome. 12:00 Bring a lunch - our hosts will provide coffee
and dessert. 1:00 stories and workshop, 2:30 Business meeting.
Farmington Branch Library, 23500 Liberty St. ( W of Farmington, S of
Grand River) Information:
Judy@JudySima.com or call: 248-644-3951.
www.DetroitStorytelling.org
June 16, Traverse City, 7:00 p.m.
"PSA." Scheduled performers will take the stage to tell true stories
about how we can learn from their mistakes. The Workshop Brewing
Company, 221 Garland Street.
heresaytc@gmail.com,
heresaystorytelling.com. Requested $5 donation at door.
June 18, Okemos 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Lansing Storytellers Guild invites new members to their monthly meeting. Schuler Books
in the Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River. Contact for more information: Jean Bolley, phone 517-281-8036 or email
bolleyj@hotmail.com and/or Shirley Bradley,
shirleyjane24@yahoo.com
June 19, Grand Rapids 7:00-9:00 p.m.
StorySpinners of Grand Rapids welcome new members to come tell
and learn at the monthly meeting at Shawmut Hills 2550 Burritt NW Grand
Rapids 49504 For more information, contact Gloria Cangelosi at
storyspinnersgr@gmail.com
June 19,
Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m. Doors Open 7:30 p.m. stories begin
Monthly Moth Story Slam – new venue: Zingerman's Greyline, 100 N.
Ashley St. 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. Tickets $8 at the door. Check website for theme and to
purchase tickets.
June 23, Detroit 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Detroit Association of Black Storytellers invites you to attend
their monthly meeting at the Charles Wright Museum of African American
History, 315 E Warren Ave. Join us for a story, workshop, refreshments
and business meeting.
www.detroitassociationofblackstorytellers.com or call: Amy Jackson 313-567-5949. New members welcome
June 24, Ann Arbor 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings - Ann Arbor District Library – 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3
rd
floor freespace room. Meetings always start with stories, and then,
more stories! Listeners and tellers welcome. Meetings are free. More
information:
annarborstorytelling.org or
facebook.com/annarborstorytellers
June 30, Elk Rapids 9:00 p.m.
Bring a story, poem or song to celebrate Stone Circle’ s 35th summer of
gatherings around a fire in a unique outdoor setting. Hosted by poet
bard, Terry Wooten. Sit under a canopy of stars perched on a boulder, or
bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the ever-changing variety of
entertainment that is woven throughout the evening. Regular admission is
$5/adults, $3/kids. Stone Circle is located 10 miles north of Elk
Rapids on Stone Circle Drive off U.S. 31. From the north - five miles
south of Eastport. Info:
stonecir@aol.com or
231-264-9467 or
terry-wooten.com
Judy Sima, Editor
Storyteller, Author, Teaching Artist
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