Seattle Storytelling Events

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 e-mail to: newsletter or call (425) 776-1175.

Ongoing Guild-Sponsored Events

Tales Told on a Thursday Evening

Featured teller, open mike, free!
Second Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave. N., Seattle (get directions) For information, call (425) 776-1175

May 14th — Mothers, Daughters, and other Strong Women. In honor of Mother's Day, Judith Alexander presents tales from around the world for all of us who appreciate the strength of the weaker sex.
From the Orient to Appalachia, you will hear stories of women: their wiles and adventures, their trials and triumphs. Judith is a former school librarian who loves to share stories with children and adults, in English and in German.

Friday Evening Potluck

Potluck and stories, free! Third Fridays. Dinner at 6 p.m., stories start at 7 p.m. The story swap and potluck returns with Virginia Rankin. For details, call (425) 776-1175.

Eastside Story Swap

PotHeld on the last Sunday of the month, from 3pm to 5pm at Laurel Park Condominiums in the Cabana Room,11200 NE 68th Street, in Kirkland.

Storytelling Series

Edmonds Storytelling Circle presents themed stories (and refreshments). Fourth Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Edmonds Public Library (Plaza Room), 650 Main Street. Tell a story along a theme, or any story. For directions, call (425) 771-1933; for program information, call (425) 776-1175.

May 27th— Stories of Travel and Adventure

Guild-Sponsored Special Events

May

Tall Tales, Folklife Festival Seattle
Friday - Monday, May 22-25

The ever popular Tall Tales Contest returns with several days of storytelling at this annual Seattle Center event.

June

A GATHERING OF VOICES!

An Afternoon of Song, Story and Sweets,
To benefit CATHY SPAGNOLI
Sunday, June 7th, 2009 at 4:00pm
At the Blue Heron Arts Center
19704 Vashon Hwy, Vashon Island, WA

Long time Vashon Island resident and an internationally acclaimed storyteller, Cathy Spagnoli. is now recovering from 3 brain surgeries, due to a brain cancer. The Seattle Storytelling Guild held the first benefit for Cathy on Earth Day and was able to gather $2000 due to the great line-up of tellers, the generous gifts donated to the silent auction and the kindness of all who attended and helped to organize the event.

Now, some of Vashon Island’s most talented musicians are collaborating with Seattle Storytelling Guild members to raise more needed funds for Cathy’s ongoing extensive medical treatments.

For more information (including a map), to purchase a ticket, or simply make a donation, please go to: agatheringofvoices.eventbrite.com.

To donate items or services for the silent auction contact Allison Cox at 206-463-3844 or allison@dancingleaves.com.

For information on the schedule and fares for the Vashon Ferry go to: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule.

SSG Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Story Swap
Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Haller Lake Community Club

Members: Come elect and meet the coming year's board of directors, share a meal, and enjoy a great story swap. Non-members can come but can't vote. For information, call (425) 776-1175.

Special Events

May

Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
McMennamin’s Kennedy School, Community Room. Portland Storyteller Guide presents “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” Stories about money, its consequences, and survival (appropriate for ages 10 and up). Featured tellers: Sam Butler, Foster Nuffer and Julie Strozyk. Suggested donation $4 for adults, $10 per family.

Ongoing Events

Every Monday & Wednesday

12 p.m. at The Children's 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 p.m. to 9 p.m., 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 e-mail sheridan@bainbridge.net.

Second Mondays

Fireside Story League in Tacoma

6:30 p.m. 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
7:15 p.m. 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 p.m. potluck dinner, 7-9 p.m. story swap. Contact Sidonie Wilson at (360) 732-7564.

Tuesdays
6:30-9 p.m.

Fairy Tale Factory Writing Workshop, Seattle
Spend six weeks reading, writing, talking, thinking, and dreaming fairy tales with Amy Morgan. The Fairy Tale Factory writing workshop is part literature class and part creative writing seminar. Read the classics, and then write one of your own. Cost: $200, 25 percent off for Guild members (so, really $150). To learn more, visit www.writefairytales.com.

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

Third Fridays
Bellingham Storytelling for the Love of It
7-9 p.m., Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room. Call (360) 714-9631 or e-mail 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 p.m., Kalia Indian Cuisine, 4520 200th St. SW, #202, Lynnwood. Call (425) 486-6713 or e-mail marion.moat@verizon.net. No cover charge: Mr. Kalia just asks visitors to spend at least $10 on a meal. Visit www.kaliacuisine.com.

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