Events

Here is a listing of Northwest storytelling events. There's a lot happening! More information on these events is available in the Seattle Storytellers Guild newsletter In the Wind. To receive a copy of the latest issue or to list an event, send an email to newsletter or call (206) 621-8646.

July/August -- No meeting.

Sept. 11 -- Enjoy a potpourri of Seattle’s finest tellers sharing the stage. Come enjoy several local storytellers; each will share a favorite story or two. Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave. N., Seattle.

October -- Storytelling legend Diane Wolkstein will perform. Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave. N., Seattle.

Third Fridays

Story Swap -- AND MORE!
All tellers and listeners welcome. Free! This spring, enjoy a FREE mini-workshop at each story swap, along with a Potluck. Potluck at 6:30 pm, half-hour workshop at 7 pm, and then swap stories! (Location TBA)

July/August-- No meeting.

Upcoming Storytelling Events

July 2008

July 1st, 1 pm, Burien Library.

Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song. For information, call (206) 243-3490.

July 1st, 7 pm, Bothell Library.

Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song. For information, call (425) 486-7811.

July 2nd, 10:30 am, Black Diamond Library

Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song.

For information, call (253) 630-8761.

July 6th, 2 pm, Edmonds

"Fractured Fairy Tales: The Workshop" from visiting storyteller Marilyn Kinsella, where participants learn to create their own fractured fairy tales. $12 members, $15 for non-members. For information or to register, call Naomi at (425) 776-1175.

July 6th, 4 pm, Edmonds

Join St. Louis area storyteller Marilyn Kinsella for a potluck and visiting. For information, call Naomi at (425) 776-1175

July 6th, 6 pm, Edmonds

Marilyn Kinsella presents a house concert, "Storyteller's Choice, " a program of her favorite stories, including folk tales, personal stories, and historical tales. $7 members, $10 non-members. Kinsella tells "animated" stories for young audiences and "word imaging" for the adult heart. Learn more about Kinsella at www.marilynkinsella.org. To register, call Naomi at (425) 776-1175.

July 7th, 2 pm North Bend Library.

Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song. For information, call (425) 888-0554.

July 10th, 1:30 pm, Snohomish Library, Marysville

Siyanamukela! with Jill Johnson, who tells African folk tales. Contact Jennifer Sullivan at (360) 651-7151.

August 2008

August 1st through August 3rd

Fanning The Embers. A perennial Northwest favorite for tellers to gather, recharge, and explore story in the beautiful surroundings of Hood Canal. Now open for registration. Visit www.fanningtheembers.com.

August 23rd, 10 am - 5 pm, Guemes Island

Storytelling Retreat. Margaret Read MacDonald offers a one-day storytelling retreat for adults at her Guemes Island summer home. Do hands-on work with tales and leave with at least seven audience-participation tales ready to tell. $75, includes lunch, snacks, and handouts. To register, email mrm@margaretreadmacdonald.com.

August 23rd, 12 noon, Maritime Heritage Park, Bellingham

Honor Day Bellingham gathering honors Native American traditions and culture. Meet to tell stories, sing songs, and address the gifts of the spiritual leaders of all denominations. Free. Maritime Heritage Park, Holly St., Bellingham. For more information, call Doug Banner at (360) 820-9631.

Other Ongoing Events

 

Every Monday & Wednesday

12 pm at The Childrens Museum in Seattle

Storytellers use song, fingerplays, puppets, and much more to delight children.

First Mondays
Frog Rock Story Circle

Usually meets at this time.
6:45 pm to 9 pm, at 9702 Sands Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island. For more information and to get on the mailing list, contact Ed Sheridan at (206) 842-4562 or email sheridan@bainbridge.net.

Second Mondays

Fireside Story League in Tacoma

No meeting in July or August.
6:30 pm at the Lakewood Library. Each meeting includes a story circle and a storytelling lesson. For more information, contact Eileen Beckowitz at (253) 759-0941 or Penny Tennison at (253) 265-2113.

Third Mondays

Stories at Fern w
7:15 pm. with the Victoria Storytellers' Guild, 1831 Fern St., Victoria BC. Adults $55, students $3. For more info, see www.victoriastorytellers.org.

Fourth Mondays
F.E.A.S.T. (Friends Eating & Storytelling Together)
at the Olympic Hostel in Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
Bring a friend, bring a story, bring your ears. 6 pm potluck dinner, 7-9 pm story swap. Contact Sidonie Wilson at (360) 732-7564 or Charise Diamond at charise@hightales.com.

Fourth Wednesdays

Edmonds Storytelling Circle, Faces of the Northwest

No meeting in July or August.
7 p.m., $5 advance/$7 door. Call (425) 771-2000.

Third Thursdays
Tale Traders Story Swap
7-9 pm, in Bellevue. Call Jan at (425) 747-6142.

Third Fridays
Bellingham Storytelling for the Love of It
7-9 pm, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room. Call (360) 714-9631 or email bhamstoryguild@clearwire.net.

Sundays

Global Griot, KSER 90.7 FM
Broadcasting from 8-11 am Sunday mornings, live online at www.kser.org.

Second Sundays

Gypsy & Turkish Stories by storyteller Marion Moat, followed by Middle Eastern dance performances. 7 pm, Kalia Indian Cuisine, 4520 200th St. SW, #202, Lynnwood. Call (425) 486-6713 or email marion.moat@verizon.net. No cover charge: Mr. Kalia just asks visitors to spend at least $10 on a meal. Visit www.kaliacuisine.com.