Summertime is Storytime!
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Do you remember sitting on the porch or under a tree, sipping ice cold lemonade and swapping stories? Whether they were your grandmother's tales of the "good old days" or your buddy's fish tales, stories helped pass the time during those long, lazy days of summer. Now's the time to create new memories as from front porch to front row, stories take center stage this summer!
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July 29-August 1, 2010
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"Many Stories - One World": National Storytelling Conference in Los Angeles. For all of the details: www.storynet.org
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August 7, 2010
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Saunter on down to San Antonio for a weekend of storytelling! On Saturday, August 7, Tejas Storytelling Association presents nationally recognized and locally cherished tellers Elizabeth Ellis and MaryAnn Blue in concert at 1:00 at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures. BUT WAIT: THAT'S NOT ALL! Elizabeth will present a workshop for adults who are beginning storytellers from 9:30-11:30 that morning (cost is $15) AND MaryAnn will present a workshop for youth storytellers from 2:30-4:30 that afternoon (cost is $10 for youth 8-17).
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is located on Hemisfair Park right in the heart of the Riverwalk area, so plan to have a full day of stories and fun. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JULY 30! For more information: www.tejasstorytelling.com
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August 11, 2010
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We're back! Join us for our monthly Story Circle and share tales of your travels and other fun experiences. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at The Point on the campus of C. C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther Drive 75214.
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PLAN AHEAD & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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September 10-11, 2010
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Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival has reappeared! Following a very successful 28-year run as WinterTales, the Festival has changed its name and its season but the fabulous stories and workshops remain the same. Visit the website for details: www.artscouncilokc.com
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October 1-3, 2010
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Come to Jonesboro for the Festival! National Storytelling Festival featuring...well, I was going to list them but there are just too many! For those of you who cherish Katheryn Windham, she is part of the line-up. Be sure to make your plans early because this well-attended event is always a sell-out! Find all of the details: www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/
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October 22-23, 2010
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TUMBLEWEED STORYTELLING FESTIVAL in Abilene, Texas. When information is available, it will be posted: www.tejasstorytelling.com
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October 29 & 30, 2010
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Enjoy a ghoulishly good time as DSG tellers chill and thrill you with tales of Halloween hi-jinks and horror! Bath House Cultural Center, White Rock Lake. Admission is $5 per night; the fun begins at 7:00 pm.
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November 4-7, 2010
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George West Storyfest rides again! Mosey on down to George West, TX (yup, that's really the name of the town!) for a great weekend. For information (soon to be updated): www.georgeweststoryfest.org
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January 8, 2011
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Winter Jam III at The Corner Theatre in DeSoto, Texas. Plan to join us for another round of sweet and spicy storytelling!
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