2013
June 30 |
Barnardsville, NC: Connie Regan-Blake, renowned Appalachian storyteller, will perform “Taking a Leap: An Evening of Connie’s Stories” at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast, 133 North Fork Road, in Barnardsville, NC. Persons interested in learning or developing the craft of storytelling can also attend a workshop entitled “Opening Doors: A Storytelling Workshop Exploring Memories.” Connie will have BeadforLife handmade African jewelry with her for purchase, with funds going toward the www.BeadforLife.com nonprofit. Call 828-626-3486 to reserve your place. Workshop 3:00-5:30 pm, $40 before June 21, $55 after June 21. Community Potluck 6 - 7:15 pm Performance 7:30 pm: "Taking A Leap: An Evening of Connie's Stories" Admission: Storytelling/Potluck: $12; Workshop: $40 before June 21, $55 after June 21. Event Phone: 828-626-3486 or toll-free 888-395-7254 |
July 14-20 |
Asheville, NC: 8th Annual Storytelling Retreat & Adventure with Connie Regan-Blake. Join us this summer for our 8th Annual Storytelling Retreat & Adventure – 7 days of practice and performance, day-trips and discovery. It is an in-depth storytelling and story-listening workshop, designed for all levels of expertise; from beginner to experienced teller. Find, develop, learn and polish stories in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Delve deeply into story while integrating the voice with images, gestures and emotion. 7:00pm Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon. Workshop Fee: $790 See website for discount opportunities. 828-258-1113. Email: connie@storywindow.com. Event Website: www.storywindow.com |
July 20 |
Eutawville, SC: Demi Belanger is having a sale of her mother’s (Yostie Ashley) treasures of puppets, and all things fun for storytelling and children. 414 Riverside Drive, Eutawville, near Santee, SC. If scheduled ahead, you may view & purchase beginning July 13. Contact Demi by email: raidersgolf@yahoo.com. |
July 27 |
John’s Island, SC: Minerva King shares her stories of the Civil Rights Movement at the John’s Island Conservancy Museum, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway near Haulover Cut on the left just before the Freshfields Roundabout. 10:00 am. Free. |
July 27 |
Hilton Head Island, SC: Coligny Plaza, 4-7:00 pm. Dedication of site for a memorial Octopus statue to honor Yostie Ashley. Storytelling, Puppets, and fun. Participation encouraged: please contact Angela Beasley from Angela Beasley's Puppet People at 912-508-2266cell or 912-355-3366 work or email her at angela@puppetpeople.com. Angela has offered to put a schedule together for the event. Stage and a sound system available for use. |
Sept. 17-21 |
Jonesborough, TN: Teller in Residence at the International Storytelling Center features Tim Lowry in afternoon matinees at the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall. 2:00 pm. Tickets & information: http://www.storytellingcenter.net/events/storytelling-live/tir-schedule/ |
Oct. 26 |
North Charleston, SC: Ghostwalk Featuring the Backporch Storytellers. Join us on an evening stroll through North Charleston's Old Village featuring spooky tales for adults and children. The tour will consist of up to 8 different storytelling stations for approximately one and a half hours of Halloween fun. Tours will start at The Meeting Place, 1077 East Montague Ave. North Charleston. $4.00 for Adults $1.00 for children 12 and under $6.00 Group rate 1 Adult and 3 children. For more info contact N. Charleston Cultural Arts Dept. at (843) 740-5854 or the Back porch Storytellers at (843) 696-8016. |
March 14-15 |
Charleston, SC: Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival at Wragg Square in downtown Charleston. Note the date change! More details soon. www.ccpl.org. |