'PUT ADVENTURE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH A STORY"

On Aug. 1 storyteller Barbara Jones, will present a workshop titled "Put Adventure in the Classroom with a Story". It will be at the A+ Schools Conference at Southern Nazarene University at the afternoon workshop from 2:00-3:15.

Oklahoma A+ Schools® Statewide Conference, Getting to the Heart of Creativity

Date: Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

Exhibit Time: 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Location: Southern Nazarene University, 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK, 73008

(See www.snu.edu for further campus information, re Sawyer Center ;and to A+ at .http://www.aplusok.org/)

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAMS 2009

According the Collaborative Summer Library Program, the themes for 2009 are "Get Creative@YourLibrary" for elementary ages and "Express Yourself@YourLibrary" for teens. See more at http://www.cslpreads.org/upcoming.htm

STORYTELLING IN MUSEUMS

Society of Storytelling, England :

http://sfs.org.uk/special_interest_groups/museums_and_heritage/using_storytellers_in_museums/

SLAM THE STORIES! Mark Your Calendars for These Story Slam Events

Aug 15 2008 / 7:00P
StorySLAM: Theme -- "Back to School" @ Istvan Gallery @ Urban Art
Sep 19 2008 / 7:00P
StorySLAM: Theme :"They Say It’s Your Birthday" @ Istvan Gallery @ Urban Art
Story Slams are contemporary, and sometimes nontraditional, adult story events.

"BIG FISH"

A favorite movie with strong storytelling themes is the 2003, Tim Burton directed, "Big Fish." It is the story of a "bigger than life" figure whose stories delight and enthrall all but his son. As the son must learn to know this man who is his father - he too comes to learn that every needs stories....and the storytellers who share them.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A BETHANY TELLABRATION!

Since the dawn of time people have told stories.... and the tradition continues today. The first of several fall Oklahoma events has now been scheduled for November 22, 2008 in Bethany, Oklahoma.

"Tellabration" (r) is a nationally celebrated evening honoring the art of storytelling. All across the country people will be gathering in halls and homes to enjoy the wonder of storytelling. The evening will be sponsored by Southwestern Christian University, 7210 NW 39th Expressway,(between Rockwell and Council), in partnership with the statewide storytelling organization, The Territory Tellers.

Yet to be announced, will be the total roster of talent for the evening. Cost for the evening will be $5 ($3 for students with ID). The event will be a wholesome and enjoyable journey into the world of traditional oral storytelling suitable for ages 12 and up. Part of the proceeds will go to student fundraising projects.

Southwestern Christian University was founded in 1946 and is an accredited degree granting institution offering degrees in Business, English, Music, Ministry, Human Family Services, and Non-profit Leadership (ABLE program).

The Territory Tellers, founded in the mid-1980's, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote both story tellers and story listeners in the state of Oklahoma.

For information contact: Marilyn Hudson 405-789-7661 (ext 3451) or email at marilyn.hudson AT swcu.edu.

MONOTALES: DRAMATICS AND STORYTELLING

The world of the monologue - that standard introductory audition piece used in high schools and venues across the world- has some links to the process of the oral storyteller's conveying of the essence of their tale. Play with it awhile and see the common grounds and the divergent paths. Visit :http://chdramaworkshop.homestead.com/Monologues.html

OK READ POSTER

For the state's centennial last year Oklahoma library legacy, master puppeteer, and storyteller, John Hinkle provided his interpretation of an early day state politician and 9th governor, Bill "Alfalfa" Murray. Named an Oklahoma Library legancy, read more about John's career professional career at the Oklahoma Library Association website.

Read more about John at this article from Jan. 2008 in the Edmond Outlook
http://www.edmondoutlook.com/edmond_ok/395/the_world_on_a_string/

Help Build "Child Sized Stories"

If you are a storyteller who works with children, please visit CHILD SIZED STORIES. Submit your ideas, reviews, and resources so others may also benefit.

POWER IN NUMBERS

The major problem facing any art form is finding support - both creative and monetary. A small, obscure art form struggles for lack of audiences, promotion, and awareness. There is strength - and higher profiles for the art form - when related groups and individuals unite.

I encourage all storytellers - and story lovers - to join the statewide storytelling organization, The Territory Tellers. Preserve storytelling, but also propel storytelling into the 21st century and beyond! Take an active role in telling, listening, and supporting storytelling. Individual membership is only $15 a year (a bargain!) and new organizational memberships are available.

Storytellers in Oklahoma are currently at work in a variety of settings: urban museums, historic settings, paranormal tours, cultural centers, zoos, camps, parks, book stores, educational classrooms, business meetings, Church ministry, elder care, children's services, local history, libraries, hospitals, theaters, art festivals, summer reading, emerging technologies, literacy projects.....

Join The Territory Tellers: It's a TEAM effort - Together Everyone Achieves More.

'HOT,HOT HEAT": OKC STORY SLAM, JULY 18

Next OKC StorySLAM (see 6/24/08 entry for link to OKCStory Slam)

When: Friday, July 18, 7:00 pm to sign up, 7:30 to tell

Where: The Istvan Gallery, 1218 N. Western, OKC

The theme is: "Hot, Hot Heat"

This event is free and open to the public,

however, stories are geared toward an adult audience.

All stories must be 7 minutes or less and must relate to the theme of Heat or the Summertime Heat.

Storytelling a Focus of the Library of Congress Folk Life Collections

In 2001 the LOC added important records about storytelling to their collection of materials about the customs and traditions of the American people.
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2001/01-077.html. Here in Oklahoma, the records of the Territory Tellers have been added to the state archives at the new state history center and are available for researchers. The History Center is a treasure house of information, inspiration, and ideas for storytellers.

NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

October 3-5, 2008 in lovely Jonesborough, TN. Perfect for the whole family with storytellers of international standing.

Click here for information.