storytelling News

Witches from Slavic and Russian folklore convene in Mandel Hall for this year’s USO Halloween concert

The Waukegan Public Library accepts the statewide award Sept. 29, 2010, at the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago.

Children listening to Jonathan Kruk's "Little People Tour" always claim they see real fairies. Granted, the museum staff sets up bark leprechaun lairs, a troll bridge, plus, a few teens flit by in fairy wings. But kids feel "little people" there.

Denise Fowble, the Tailored Speaker, published her new website earlier today, August 31st, 2010, which is hosted by Verizon, her wireless provider.

LIVE! Storytellers share the stage for an open mic of fun

Sponsored by the Waukegan Public Library, the popular festival will return to the Genesee Theatre this year on October 29, and reveal some surprising "Literary Twists."

On August 12, 2010 2:00 PM MST Reading Horizons is hosting a webinar presented by Randy Feldman, writer of the motion picture “The Reading Room.” Feldman will discuss his inspiration for the script & storytelling trends in popular entertainment.

Stories reveal connections to others and enhance the value of objects

On July 18 and August 8, 1 to 5 pm. Laguna Beach Books is pleased to announce the two upcoming dates for an ongoing creative writing workshop titled Starting From Scratch: The Art of Storytelling. This workshop will be hosted by Marjorie Robertson.

New open-air festival features live entertainment, free activities, dancing, food and summer fun. To be held Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in downtown Waukegan.

Four ladies in North Wales with a love of stories discover a captive market for their wealth of exciting tales. From schools to care homes people are fast becoming enthralled with their services.

New outdoor festival on June 26 will appeal to residents of all ages and interests.

Chris Peters, a local children's author, encourages Americans to honor their family heritage through the telling of the family stories this Memorial Day.

YouYarn.com recently launched and allows anyone to create a subject like fmylife - but on any topic he or she is passionate about. Then other storytellers can submit stories to the new subject.

The Waukegan Public Library seeks ghost stories about Waukegan for its next Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival, Friday, October 29, 2010.

Advisor Websites is pleased to announce its new approved vendor: Cowper Solutions.

The National Storytelling Network recognizes the St. Louis event for the South Central Regional Service and Leadership Award

Sara Northern will be honored at the 31st Annual Festival, which begins April 28

The free cultural series has four exciting events for the last month of the Spring 2010 season

Willifest Inc. today announced the launch of “WILLiFEST™,” a Brooklyn-based arts festival established to provide a creative platform for today’s emerging artists, and issued a Call For Entries to producers of films, screenplays and music.

World-renowned artist and St. Louis native Mary Engelbreit has provided the artwork for all print materials and the festival’s Web site

Jeffrey Overstreet, author (The Auralia Thread series, Through a Screen Darkly) and film critic, will address this question at IAM's Encounter 10, March 4-6 in lower Manhattan

Bewitching, often comic tales of despair and enlightenment crafted by a writer/performer whose previous work has grabbed the attention of Ray Davies (The Kinks). Jude delves into different historical periods in her dark storytelling.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with uplifting stories and music for your beloved child, and the child within the adult.

Socially-conscious design firm Thinkhaus to present a panel discussion by Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40 honorees focusing on why sharing your story is key to connecting with and influencing others.

Commemorative videos celebrate poignant memories of Vallejo’s people, places and events during 2009.

This year, the artwork for the festival was provided by St. Louis' own Mary Engelbreit.

MoPictive NYC kicks off 2010 with a new meeting venue at Helen Mills Theater that will include a workshop on DSLR filmmaking, a new short film series, raffles, and a very special raffle prize of AJA KiPro to one lucky attendee.

Story Mentor is pleased to announce the publication of a free white paper that helps writers of all backgrounds understand and apply the power of storytelling to their own written communications.

Salem, Mass.-based musicians & historians, Jim and Maggi Dalton, perform a special concert program, "SOLSTICE-WHIRLED" Dec. 6, 2009, 5 p.m. Live/Whirled Concert Series at Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St, Providence, RI

And that is Blake’s secret mission: to draw attention to storytelling as a generator of real change.

You're Invited to a FREE Public Event - Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m.: Native American Storytelling and Science Under the Stars

Potential stories for Entertainment & News magazines.

Galpin's website: dedicated to his aspirations and love of achievement in the spotlight of world media attention – www.worldrecordchase.com.

connect, network, leadership, Actively listening is a great place to start.

A journey of dots with colors of told and untold stories of known and unknown stories. I should be known long with my stories with passing wave & time”, Robin Trehan

Literary Ghosts touch down in the hometown of Ray Bradbury

Renown storytellers will soon conjure some of the ghastliest ghosts of the greatest works in literature, at the Fourth Annual Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival: Literary Ghosts, Friday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m., at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Limited seating available for media and press on Chris Gethard's bus tour of his favorite haunted NJ locations

Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has created the logo for the 17th Annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival which will take place in Hamilton, NJ on October 18, 2009 and features top story tellers from across the state.

The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is a free public event for families featuring book readings, live performances, autograph signings, crafts, food, booksellers, carnival games and more.

North Carolina Award Winning Donna Washington will present stories for ages 18+ on Friday, September 11, 2009, beginning at 7:30pm.

Author, storyteller and teacher Martín Prechtel presents a talk on Friday, September 4 at 7:00 pm at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3123 NE 24th Avenue in Portland. The cost is $5 to $25 on a sliding scale, payable at the door.

The Grampian Association of Storytellers and Archaeolink Prehistory Park will present this years from Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th September 2009 celebrating the heritage of the North East of Scotland.

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter series, Narnia stories, or books by Tolkien, Le Guin, or other great authors of fantasy? A Guide to Fantasy Literature will help you better understand why these works are so popular and important in the 21st century.

James Werner, Ph.D. signs contract for his title, Night Light. Born and reared in Bratislava, in the country of Czechoslovakia, and currently living in Canada, Dr. James states that the World War II forged him into the writer he is today.

First batch of aspiring storytellers complete the basic course

Bionima.com is a new revolutionary website that chronicles events and highlight milestones in a person’s life.

A young girl dreams of leaving her teenage bedroom and going to work in America. ... Abandon your plans to this soundtrack of trust, affection and disappointment.

This program combines folktales from Japan with folk songs, original masks, origami, and a touch of magic to entertain any audience! This free performance takes place on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Program notes will be provided.