May 22nd -- Night Tales with Cherie Trebon: original stories, songs and folktales evoking the light of the sun, moon, and stars. Suitable for ages 4 and older. At All for Kids Bookstore, 2900 NE Blakeley, Seattle. 206-526-2768.
June 26th -- Tales of Destiny and Romance with Lenore Jackson. Lenore brings new life to ancient stories about standing stones in Brittany, a tragic hero in the Republic of Georgia, the Fisher King, and the sovereignty of Ireland. At All for Kids Bookstore, 2900 NE Blakeley, Seattle. 206-526-2768.
Second 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!
All for Kids Bookstore,
2900 NE Blakeley, Seattle,
206-526-2768
www.allforkidsbooks.com
May 9th -- Naomi Baltuck and daughter Bea Garrard will team-teach "Crazy Gibberish & Other Story Hour Stretches", sharing new material and ideas about how to enliven storytelling presentations.
June 6th -- Join the Guild for our Annual Meeting and election of new board members. Potluck and meeting at 6:30 pm, story swap to follow.
Guild Sponsored Special Events
May 2008
Beginning Storytelling for All Ages -- Saturday, May 31st, 10 am to noon at the Nordic Heritage Musuem, 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle. Margaret Read MacDonald, internationally celebrated storyteller and author of over 60 books, will present this workshop and teach you five easy-to-tell folktales in just two hours! You'll leave ready to tell. For children, adults, and families. SSG members $12, non-members $15, $20 maximum per family. For more information, call Naomi at 425-776-1175.
Other Pacific Northwest Events
May 2008
May 10th, 11 am, Mercer Island
Mothers, Moms, Mums and More, with Avis Jobrack. Island Books, 3014 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island. Free!
May 10th, 11:15 - 12:15, Shoreline
Storytelling: the Basics, with Jill Johnson, at the Toastmasters Spring Conference. Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline. Contact Norma Dart for more more info at 206-484-5960.
May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th -- NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Seattle Center. FREE! This festival of the folk arts includes storytelling events cosponsored by Northwest Folklife and the Seattle Storytellers Guild. Tellers Showcase, Ghost Story Concert, Family Concert, Story Swap, and of course the almost-famous Liar's Contest. More info: Northwest Folklife
May 28th, 8 pm to 9:30 pm. -- Edmonds
Storyteller's Circle at Faces of the Northwest on the Edmonds waterfront. Listen to tales, and perhaps share your own, in a beautiful glasss enclosed building by the water, with candle-lit luminaries. May's theme is "Love and Romance." FREE! (Wine will be served -- you must be 21 to attend.) Call to reserve your place; space is limited. Contact Kate Frew at katefrew@gmail.com
or call Mark Ukelson at 425-771-2000.
May 30th, 10 am, Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park
Preschool storytelling with Farida Dowler -- stories, singing, and playing the guitar.
June 2008
June 7th, Noon. Seattle Public Library, Douglas-Truth Branch.
Fables from the Urban Wilderness: a Celebration of Ancestry and Wilderness. Join us for a free public performance of stories, songs, and games from Urban Wilderness Griot Troupe. More info: Urban Wilderness Project
June 7th, 10:30 am and 1 pm, Whidbey Children's Theater
Jill Johnson with two storytelling performances: Stories to Play With, 10:30 am (preschool and kindergarten) and Stories from the Global Village (grades 1-5), 1 pm. 222 Anthes Avenue, Langley. Contact Eric Mulholland at 360-221-8707 for more information.
June 25th, 7 pm, White Center Library
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song, with Naomi Baltuck, her husband Thom Garrard, and their daughters Elly and Bea. Catch the buzz of these dynamic tandem tellings. More info: 206-243-0233.
June 26th, 1 pm. Kingsgate Library.
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore and Song.
June 27th , 10 am, Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park
Preschool storytelling with Farida Dowler -- stories, singing, and playing the guitar.
July 2008
July 1st, 1 pm, Burien Libary.
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song. More info: 206-243-3490.
July 1st, 7pm, Bothell Library.
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song. More info: 425-486-7811.
July 2nd, 10:30 AM. Black Diamond Library
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song.
More info: 253-630-8761.
July 7th, 2 pm. North Bend Library.
Eaten Alive! The Mighty Mosquito in Legend, Lore, and Song.
July 10th, 1:30 pm, Snohomish Library, Marysville
Siyanamukela! with Jill Johnson, telling African folk tales. Contact Jennifer Sullivan at 360-651-7151 for more info.
August 2008
August 1-3
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. For more info, go to:
Saturday August 23rd. 10 am - 5 pm, Guemes Island
Storytelling Retreat. Margaret Read MacDonald is offering a one-day storytelling retreat for adults at her Guemes Island summer home. Folks will do hands-on work with tales and will leave with at least seven audience-participation tales ready to tell. $75, includes lunch, snacks and handouts. To register, please email:mrm@margaretreadmacdonald.com
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.
Second Mondays
Fireside Story League in Tacoma
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 with Victoria Storytellers' Guild, 7:15 pm. 1831 Fern St, Victoria BC. Adults $55, students $3. For more info, see www.victoriastorytellers.org
Fourth Tuesdays
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. 5:00pm Potluck dinner, 6-8 pm Story Swap.
For more info contact Sidonie Wilson at 360-732-7564,
or Charise Diamond at charise@hightales.com
Third Thursdays
Tale Traders Story Swap
in Bellevue, 7-9 pm.
Call Jan at 425-747-6142 for more information.
Third Fridays
Bellingham Storytelling for the Love of It
7-9 pm, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room. 360-714-9631
or bhamstoryguild@clearwire.net.
Second Saturdays
Storytelling by Global Griots,
at Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave, Everett. 7:30-9 pm.
For information contact Jim or Aarene at (425) 318-2493
or aarenex@comcast.net
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. For more information call 425 486 6713, or email marion.moat@verizon.net. No cover charge -- Mr. Kalia just asks that you spend at least $10 on your meal, which is well worth it -- the food is delicious! www.kaliacuisine.com
Sundays
Global Griot, KSER 90.7 FM
Broadcasting 8-11 Sunday mornings, live online at www.kser.org
First Mondays (usually)
Frog Rock Story Circle
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM, at 9702 Sands Ave NE, Bainbridge Island.
For more information and to get on the mailing list,
contact Ed Sheridan at sheridan@bainbridge.net or 206-842-4562.