* MI Story +
Storytelling Event Calendar
www.MichiganStorytelling.org
Free Since 2001
Judy Sima Editor
All events are located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
Submission: Judy@JudySima.com by the 15th of the month.
Visit this page to discover more about live and virtual storytelling events in Michigan and around the world.
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OCTOBER
October 16, 8:30-10:00 p.m.
New England Storytellers present: Friday Fright Night is live! Register at:
https://tinyurl.com/FFNOct16
Featuring Rachel Ann Harding, Donna Washington, Heather Forest and Simon
Brooks telling some really spooky tales! Buy a Backstage Pass, and
dress up for Halloween, you'll be spotlit and prizes to the best
outfits (and they only have to dress the top half!)! We thought it would
make it fun.
October 17, 8:00 PM CDT, ZOOM
As we approach Halloween, let us come together to hear stories about Women of Power and Magic.
Storytelling magically transports you to other places and times, real
and imagined. Storytellers speak truths that cannot quite be told in
other ways. Discover the truths beheld in the power and magic of the
stories of Coral Conant Gilles, Erin Johnston, Elizabeth Matson, and
Sarah Beth Nelson
More information and registration here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-of-power-and-magic-tickets-122098314345
October 18, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
October 18, 2:00-4:00p.m.
Ann
Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings – Virtual Meeting. Meetings
always start with stories, and then, more stories! Listeners and tellers
welcome. Free event:register ahead of time. Information: www.annarborstorytelling.org
October 18, 20, 6:00 p.m. EST
“Storyteller David McDonnell hosts “Random Thoughts from County Antrim”
(Michigan), a half-hour podcasts every Sunday (at least through the
pandemic) Hear a few stories, some wit and wisdom, historical tidbits
and his random thoughts. The podcast may be heard live at the
ClanDonnell Facebook page, or anytime with the “RandomThoughts” icon at
https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clandonnell.net%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C0eb04aaae0d64eec9bb908d85e496b2a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637363016699996011&sdata=oBsIKB3pW5Zv6CA1gT03cnHorkT4f8M7U7yGWROt%2FmE%3D&reserved=0.”
October 21, 8:00 p.m. EDT. ZOOM
Register for the next Michigan Meet-Up: 7 tellers, 7 minutes each,
stories of any type, any topic, any stage of development, with a bit of
time to chat after. You don't even have to be from Michigan! Contact
Jennifer Otto to sign up to tell and/or register for the event.
jennifer.pahl.otto@gmail.com. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
October 23, 7:00 p.m. EDT ZOOM
Detroit Association of Black Storytellers present 4
th Friday Story Hour featuring Mary Grant, James Graham, Cheryl Olden and emcee Gwen Lewis. Join Zoom Story Hour
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77453052218?pwd=dW1aek9GYzVUV3ZRaE14cnoxT0Z0Zz09
Meeting ID: 774 5305 2218
Passcode: iKd8dt
October 24, 7:00 p.m. EDT, ZOOM
Living Room LIVE series will feature a special event with SCARY STORIES
for adults and older children. These truly scary stories will be told by
local and national storytellers, and will feature classis tales from
Shirley Jackson and Brahm Stoker, as well as folk tales and contemporary
original tales by the tellers. Turn off the lights, gather on the
couch, and be prepared to shiver with fright as our talented
storytellers chill you to the bone. You don’t want to miss this show!
The BOX OFFICE and contribution link for this event is
https://tinyurl.com/LRLive2U
The contribution link includes a cut and paste link to registration.
Your BOX OFFICE contributions will help to benefit ongoing restoration
efforts of the haunted HOWELL OPERA HOUSE -
http://www.howelloperahouse.com/.
A portion also helps to support the tellers and helps cover expenses
such as software, processing charges, and advertising. Donations are
necessary to keep this series going. If you have any questions about
this event, please send an email to
mail@stevedaut.com.
October 24 - Last minute UPDATE
Help with the cause as the National Storytelling Network and the Artists
Standing Strong Together combine for the Beirut Fundraiser on October 24,
2020 with Arabic/English languages. See details here:
https://storynet.org/Beirut/ <https://storynet.org/beirut/>
October 25, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
October 25, Ann Arbor 2:00-4:00p.m.
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings – Virtual Meeting
. Meetings
always start with stories, and then, more stories! Listeners and
tellers welcome. Free event, register ahead of time. Information:
annarborstorytelling.org
October 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, ZOOM
Story Arts of MN holds an online Story Circle (open mic) on the fourth
Tuesday of each month. This FREE event is open to everyone. After
registering, you'll receive an email message with the Zoom link.
Register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/story-arts-of-minnesota-17294067957.
Bring your favorite seven-minute tale and your listening ears. All
stories are welcome, including traditional tales as well as original
true stories. Both experienced and new storytellers are welcome. We
ask that you offer content warnings if the story might be challenging,
and that you let others know if they can retell it. If you'd like to
reserve a spot to tell, please email us at
storyartsmn@gmail.com.
Don't have a story to share? We invite you to watch and listen.
(This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a
grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a
legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.)
October 30-November 1
Halloween Gala: Haunted Story Slam, Costume Concert, Performances for
families and adults, workshop, story swap, gatherings and more.
Sponsored by the National Storytelling Network. Go to
www.storynet.ort/gala for schedule of events, registration and more information.
Oct. 30…
6pm ‘Story Costume’ Contest - show & share as your alter-ego
8pm ‘Haunted’ Story Slam- ghouls in audience show their tell-tale Hearts,
10pm ‘Come as (whatever) you are’ After-party at the Werewolf Cafe!
Oct. 31 Halloween
9am Morning Minglings at the Spirit Cafe
Noon Cynthia Renti- ‘How to Tell Spooky Tales’ Workshop
3pm ‘Little Shivers’ Concert for little spooks & the ghosts who love them
7pm ‘Night Terrors’ Adult Show- Stories to freak you out.
9pm Melt Down Together (in cubes?) in the Werewolf Cafe.
Nov. 1 (All Saints Day of the Dead)
1pm ‘Ghouls & Graves’ Story Swap to shake off the chill
3pm ‘Little Pumpkin’ Concert- Boo tales with a grin
7pm ‘The Howling’ Adult Show- NOT for the timid- yeah, really.
October 31, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. EDT ZOOM
Toastmasters D23 presents: Scary Stories for Families.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909155715?pwd=RVpISVBYM3ZNTFpQNjdTRG8xMUJ5UT09. Passcode: 974092
NOVEMBER
November 1, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
November 3, 10, 17, 24 7:30 p.m. ZOOM
Every Tuesday Ottawa, Canada Story Swap Join Zoom Meeting (same link every week)
https://zoom.us/j/668027991?pwd=WDJLWW1uTlZVcFN1YndTOG40ellMZz09 Meeting ID: 668 027 991. Password: 219861
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:00 p.m. EST
“Storyteller David McDonnell hosts “Random Thoughts from County Antrim”
(Michigan), a half-hour podcasts every Sunday (at least through the
pandemic) Hear a few stories, some wit and wisdom, historical tidbits
and his random thoughts. The podcast may be heard live at the
ClanDonnell Facebook page, or anytime with the “RandomThoughts” icon at
https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clandonnell.net%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C0eb04aaae0d64eec9bb908d85e496b2a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637363016699996011&sdata=oBsIKB3pW5Zv6CA1gT03cnHorkT4f8M7U7yGWROt%2FmE%3D&reserved=0.”
November 4 -6
In its 33
rd year, Jackson’s Storyfest, Jackson District
Library’s annual festival of storytelling returns with a twist this
year. Storyfest is virtual! Join us on our Facebook or our library
website:
myjdl.com.
The festival culminates Friday, November 6, at 6:00 pm with the
Storyfest Showcase, featuring dynamic performances that will stimulate
the imagination and expand your worldview. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind
event and celebrate the magic of storytelling with us. Storytelling
Performances by:Jenifer Strauss, Robin Nott, La’Ron Williams, Judy Sima,
Kinetic Affect, Musical Finale and Jackson’s own, Airtight
.
November 5, 12,19 11:00 a.m. ZOOM
Do you want to become a storyteller? Do want to strengthen your
storytelling skills? Do you want supportive coaching on the stories you
tell? Now on Zoom in its 31
st year, join Judy Sima’s famed
Parent-Tellers. Contact Judy if you wish to participate. 248-644-3951
Judy@JudySima.com. You don’t have to be a parent to attend
November 8, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
November 11, 7:30 p.m. EST
The Grapevine featuring: Jennifer Munro and Loren Niemi.
Register through
FSGW, and you will be emailed a Zoom link. You only need one registration
per device that you connect - but you may donate as much as you like!
Grapevine tellers are paid by your donations!Suggested
$15 donation per person. Registrationz; link:
https://fsgw.org/grapevine. Paypal link:
https://fsgw2.org/grapevine.html
November 13-15
Northeast Storytelling (NEST) presents NEST FEST, online storytelling
festival with performances, applied storytelling, panels, swaps, and
happy hours.
www.neststorytelling.org.
November 15, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
November 15, Noon-8:00 p.m. EST
8 states are participating, and, by random draw, Michigan has landed the
noon to 1:00 pm Eastern or 1:00 to 2:00 pm Central slot. We are looking
for 5 tellers from Michigan, who each will have 8 minutes to share a
story with friends, family, and colleagues across the North Central
Region between noon and 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 15. (Yes, we’re
serious about the time limit). Places on the line-up will be strictly
first come first served. We are producing this as a voluntary community
sharing event – no one will be paid. Are you not an NSN member? That’s
OK – if there are slots available, we want to celebrate Michigan stories
and storytellers with everyone! If you’d like to tell, please send an
email to
Jennifer.Pahl.Otto@gmail.com.
Deadline to sign up is November 1.This will be a free Zoom event with a
maximum of 100 people at any one time. Audience members and tellers can
come and go as long as there is room. Everyone participating, including
tellers, MUST register here:
http://tiny.cc/NCRegionTellabration.
While this is a free event, we are asking those who attend to please
make a voluntary donation to the National Storytelling Network. Did you
know that TellabrationTM was originally designed as a fundraiser for the
NSN? You can donate here:
https://storynet.org/donate/.
Have you never joined NSN, or has your membership lapsed? Check out our
website, see what’s going on, think about joining or renewing:
https://storynet.org
November 17, 8:00 p.m.. ZOOM
Register for the next Michigan Meet-Up: 7 tellers, 7 minutes each,
stories of any type, any topic, any stage of development, with a bit of
time to chat after. You don't even have to be from Michigan! Contact
Jennifer Otto to sign up to tell and/or register for the event.
jennifer.pahl.otto@gmail.com. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 18, 8:00 p.m. ZOOM
Register for the next Michigan Meet-Up: 7 tellers, 7 minutes each,
stories of any type, any topic, any stage of development, with a bit of
time to chat after. You don't even have to be from Michigan! Contact
Jennifer Otto to sign up to tell and/or register for the event.
jennifer.pahl.otto@gmail.com. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 20, Virtual Doors @7:15p.m. Showtime @7:30P-9:00P EDT ZOOM
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers® goes virtual! Please join
us for an evening of true and personal stories on the theme "Soul
Food!." We’re bringing stories that are raw and revealing, hilarious and
healing. Hosted by Satori Shakoor, featuring Twisted Storytellers
andTwisted Musical Guest, Ayana Love. DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and Darryl
Gunter spinning that extra at the After Party Q&A! Get your spot
now!
Limited capacity. https://www.twistedtellers.org/events
November 22, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
November 22, Ann Arbor 2:00-4:00 p.m. ZOOM
Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild Monthly meetings – Virtual Meeting.
Meetings always start with stories, and then, more stories! Listeners
and tellers welcome. Free Event register ahead of time. Information:
www.annarborstorytelling.org
November 29, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
DECEMBER
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:30 p.m. ZOOM
Every Tuesday Ottawa, Canada Story Swap Join Zoom Meeting (same link every week)
https://zoom--.us/j/668027991?pwd=WDJLWW1uTlZVcFN1YndTOG40ellMZz09 Meeting ID: 668 027 991. Password: 219861
December 3. 10. 24, 31 11:00 a.m. ZOOM
Do you want to become a storyteller? Do want to strengthen your
storytelling skills? Do you want supportive coaching on the stories you
tell? Now on Zoom in its 31
st year, join Judy Sima’s famed
Parent-Tellers. Contact Judy if you wish to participate. 248-644-3951
Judy@JudySima.com. You don’t have to be a parent to attend
December 6, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
December 16, 8:00 p.m. ZOOM
Register for the next Michigan Meet-Up: 7 tellers, 7 minutes each,
stories of any type, any topic, any stage of development, with a bit of
time to chat after. You don't even have to be from Michigan! Contact
Jennifer Otto to sign up to tell and/or register for the event.
jennifer.pahl.otto@gmail.com. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
December 20, 2:00 p.m.
Mother Goose and Gander will be on the Kerrytown Market and Shops
FaceBook Page, once a week, with a short program, geared to a preschool
audience, sharing rhymes and stories. For more information contact Trudy
Bulkley 734-769-3115. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/99965546438/posts/10157273430701439/
December 30, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Virtual
Flint Public Library, Join storyteller and musician Karen Bonnici in
this fun and interactive music and storytelling program for children and
families. Enjoy this holiday program and get ready to participate,
laugh, and sing along through our virtual platform. For registration
info email
jjones@fpl.info
JANUARY
January 28 - 31, 2021
Florida Storytelling Festival 2021 will be a LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT
Check out our schedule:
https://flstory.com/festival/
Judy Sima, Editor
Storyteller, Author, Teaching Artist
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Judy@JudySima.com
www.JudySima.com
248-635-5310
