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January 2010 Blog Posts (28)

The White Cat

The White Cat

Once upon a time, there was a king who was growing older and older. He knew he was going to have to retire soon, but he really didn’t want to. Working for him were some advisors who liked to cause trouble. They began to tell lies about how his three sons were plotting against him and would send him soon to a rest home and never, never visit him. The King believed them and thought, “Well, I’ll fix those conniving sons of mine!”

He called in all three of the… Continue

Added by Christi U. on January 31, 2010 at 6:19pm — No Comments

International Panelists Announced for 2010 Storytelling Conference

International Perspectives on the Art and Tradition of Storytelling.

On Wednesday July 28th, 2010, we'll be presenting three special international panel discussions on the art, use, and tradition of storytelling around the globe, at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's as part of the 2010 Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada Conference (http://www.sc-cc.com)

1:00pm - 2:00pm Peace Panel

2:00pm - 3:00pm Children`s… Continue

Added by Dale Jarvis on January 31, 2010 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Podcast Hans in Luck

“Hans in Luck”, a German tale from the Brothers Grimm, is as loaded with irony as its title character is loaded with material possessions that people would normally consider a blessing, but in his case prove to be burdens. His situation reminds us of our own; having left the stationary lifestyle behind years ago, we ironically feel much richer for not having so much “stuff” to weigh us down.

We present the… Continue

Added by Act!vated Story Theatre on January 30, 2010 at 2:04pm — No Comments

The Story Biz Handbook Wins a 2010 Storytelling World Award

Friends:

I am very excited to announce that The Story Biz Handbook has won a 2010 Storytelling World Award! Thank you for all your support!

Warmly,

Dianne de Las Casas

Founder of Professional Storyteller

Here a summary of the book:

Beginning with wonderful tips and advice about the art and presentation of storytelling, this is a complete resource about how to build a storytelling… Continue

Added by Dianne de Las Casas, Founder on January 29, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

~The Road Less Traveled

The Road Not Taken

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same, 10

And both that morning… Continue

Added by Cheryl Greenfield on January 27, 2010 at 4:22pm — No Comments

The Ghostly Ballerinas of Gower Street

Stories of true encounters with the paranormal continue to be told to this very day in St. John's, Newfoundland. In this podcast, storyteller and author Dale Jarvis shares a story of ghostly ballerinas that dates back to… Continue

Added by Dale Jarvis on January 26, 2010 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Newfoundland 2010 Storytelling Conference makes headlines in Tuscon, AZ

"This summer you could be enjoying the cool days of Canada and participating in a five day storytelling conference, International Perspectives on the Art and Tradition of Storytelling," writes Penelope Star in the January 21, 2010, edition of… Continue

Added by Dale Jarvis on January 26, 2010 at 9:27pm — No Comments

More Radio Shows: Florida and Texas

Hey all-

A couple of more radio shows on Wednesday the 27th, talking about storytelling, parenting, family and the DaddyTeller book.

Wednesday morning

at 9:05AM Eastern Time

Ocala, Florida

WOCA 1370 AM

More Info:

http://www.woca.com/GuestLineup.html

Wednesday Evening

at 530PM Texas (Central) Time

Brownwood, Texas

KXYL 96.9 FM…

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Added by Sean Buvala on January 26, 2010 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Another Radio Interview: East Coast 1/25

Hey folks,

Doing another live radio interview, this time in the afternoon.

615PM East Coast Time

WICC AM 600

Monday January 25, 2010

Bridgeport CT

Listen in on the Internet at

http://www.wicc600.com

More about the power of family storytelling a

and connections with the DaddyTeller Book project.

Listen if you'd like.… Continue

Added by Sean Buvala on January 25, 2010 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Yolk

The yolk is golden on my plate, like silk floss

Japanese potatoes and eggs

make me feel strong and lithe like

a Gerber baby

My bed, where I spend lots of time these days,

has become my dining table and my desk

Colored pens and paints, papers and writings

draped over the edges,

some like fallen stars lying on the floor

Looking out my big window I see a… Continue

Added by Annie Breault Darling on January 22, 2010 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

Stories about the music we play and being a frustrated anthropologist.

The Music for the comment is on our page Radio player.

Long before I became a storyteller I would often talk to our audiences about the history, inspiration, context and folklore of the tunes we would play. I also feel that melodic music has an emotive language or communication to it. Many melodies imitate the language of the culture they come from and they communicate a great deal. I should say that among Celtic musicians it is jokingly said that all the love songs are sad and all…

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Added by David S. Sharp on January 21, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

HEAINTRIGHT.WEBS.COM Adds Yet Another Free Funny Story

Friends, I kindly urge you to visit heaintright.webs.com for a free, video story, LATE NITE MANAGER. It also joins three other free funny stories including a good, old-fashioned, Bible story that I guarantee you've never heard told like this. Please stop by and visit.

Added by Anthony Burcher on January 20, 2010 at 11:15am — No Comments

Finding Work During The Recession

With all the budget cuts taking place right now, it is unwise for storytellers to rely on arts councils, arts commissions and other sources of work we've enjoyed in the past. This recession is taking a toll on everyone, and performers are certainly feeling the pinch. We have to get even more creative when we drum up business, particularly if we want to continue to pay the bills. Since I am an optimist, I continue to keep my eye out for interesting, and untapped possibilities. My most recent… Continue

Added by Glenda Bonin on January 19, 2010 at 10:50am — 1 Comment

Storytelling Interview at "The Powerful Patient" on BlogTalk Radio

Hey all,

Here's another interview I did over at BlogTalk radio on the "Powerful Patient" show. She has a reach of about 20,000 listeners, so it's a lot of people to which to speak of storytelling.

About 45 minutes on "communicating with your children" with emphasis on how storytelling is part of that in general and some about my DaddyTeller specifically.…

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Added by Sean Buvala on January 16, 2010 at 3:08pm — No Comments

It's here! Beyond the Grave: Ghost Stories and Ballads from the Mountains

My newest CD, Beyond the Grave: Ghost Stories and Ballads from the Mountains, is getting some good reviews. You can read about it on Appalachian Lifestyles and on… Continue

Added by Granny Sue on January 13, 2010 at 10:21pm — No Comments

More live Radio for Storytelling: Live or on the 'net

Hi folks,

I'll be on the radio again in Ottumwa, Iowa at 845am and 545pm on Thursday, Jan 14. Those times are local to

Iowa, but translate to 945am and 645pm for Eastern Time, U.S.

You can listen in

at http://www.kbizam.com/programs/midmorningmag.php

I'll be on in the US Virgin Islands on Friday, but don't have the listen details yet.

Much… Continue

Added by Sean Buvala on January 13, 2010 at 10:12pm — No Comments

OTHER EVENTS IN BETHANY, OK THIS SPRING

Not my program - but a great one sure to please all who attend...

The SNU (Southern Nazarene University Library) is hosting professional storytellers, Tim Tingle and Greg Rodgers, Choctaw Storytellers, on Thursday night, April 8, in the north side of the 1st floor. Let me know if you're interesting in helping to promote it. They'll be in chapel on Thursday morning and in SNU classes on Friday.

Tim Tingle's website… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson - Storyteller on January 12, 2010 at 5:46pm — No Comments

'TELL IT AGAIN!: Family Storytelling Event, Sat., April 17, 1-3, Bethany, Oklahoma

'TELL IT AGAIN!" STORYTELLING FOR FAMILIES

Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 1 -3 p.m. will be a fun-packed storytelling program for families with children from 3 to 12. A collection of professional storytellers will share exciting, fun, and engaging stories the whole family will enjoy! A folkoric dance group is also scheduled.

Some of the storytellers scheduled include Barbara Wright Jones, Molly Lemmons, Kathryn Thurman, and Marilyn A. Hudson. These storytellers have… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson - Storyteller on January 12, 2010 at 5:44pm — No Comments

'CAFE CRITIQUE": FOR INTERMEDIATE STORYTELLERS, FEB. 13, 2010, BETHANY OKLAHOMA

Have you been telling stories for a while but feel you need some feedback? Want to try and elevate your skills to a new level? Want to try out some new material or a new technique? Want to hear from professional storytellers with nearly fifty years of combined storytelling experience? Register for this free critique class to help you take your storytelling skills to the next level. Panel members are members of such organizations as the National Storytelling Network, The Territory Tellers,… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson - Storyteller on January 12, 2010 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Of the Miller who Stole the Nuts.

I really love silly tales and this is one of my favourites. I suppose you might call it a farce of sorts. A farce where all the characters are nuts! Just click here to go to my story blog...

Dave

Added by Dave Tonge, 'The Yarnsmith ' on January 12, 2010 at 2:44pm — No Comments