2/28/10

'TELL IT AGAIN!' GAINS ANOTHER TELLER

"Tell It Again!" family storytelling event, Saturday April 17, 2010 at Southwestern Christian University (Patrick Building), Bethany, Oklahoma will feature three well known author-storytellers. Molly Lemmons, Kathryn Thurman and Jim Etter.

Molly Lemmons, aka"Molly Lou Belle with Tales to Tell!", is well known and loved around the state of Oklahoma and beyond for her charming stories of the way things used to be. Humorous, touching, and totally enjoyable she will entertain any audience. She is also an award winning author of several books based on a popular newspaper column and on personal remembrances of life: "Kind of Heart", a novel "The Passing of Paradise", and a book for young girls, "Pure as the Driven Snow."

Kathryn Thurman, has been sharing tales, directing plays, and working with community groups for many years. She is the author of several books and led numerous workshops on the use sound equipment, character development, and stage presence for emerging storytellers. She often weaves an Indian flute into her stories and lends a moment of awe and magic to tales from across time. Funny and often fast paced she adds many unique stylings to keep every audience listening.

Jim Marion Etter is a retired, award-winning reporter for The Daily Oklahoman whose offbeat, folksy writing about his home state has earned him the reputation as "Oklahoma's master country storyteller." A writer of both fiction and nonfiction, he's the author of five books and a contributing author of four others, and has written for numerous magazines including Persimmon Hill and Western Horsemen. A native of the small Muskogee County town of Oktaha, he now lives in Oklahoma City. He's also been a newspaper and television reporter in Laredo, Texas - "El Charro Flaco" - and has served as a military journalist and translator in Latin America. His books have captured a nearly forgotten Oklahoma history and his stories provide a glimpse into the byways and people of some interesting places. His books include:Thunder in the Heartland: Parables from Oklahoma, It's A Dirty Shame:101 Unforgettable Places in Oklahoma,and others.

Serving as MC will be Marilyn A. Hudson, another Oklahoma storyteller , author of "Off the Page!", also writes the "Oklahoma Tellers" blog informing about tellers, events, and history of storytelling in Oklahoma.
The event is free and open to the public.Call 405-789-7661x3451 or marilynahudson@yahoo.com for information or to reserve a space.

2/24/10

CHOCTAW STORY EVENT

Want to share a story, talk to friends, or plan events for the future? Please come to the Choctaw Library at 2525 Muzzy, Choctaw Oklahoma between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Saturday February 27. Be prepared to share a story or yarn or two. This is an informal gathering of tellers hosted by WayWord Tellers. For more information or directions to the library, please call 390-8418 and ask for Susie or Rosemary.

2/14/10

'TELL IT AGAIN: FAMILY STORYTELLING EVENT'


Saturday, April 17, 1-3:00 p.m.
SCU, Patrick Building, Bethany (Corner of Rockwell and NW 39th Expressway)

Well known Oklahoma storytellers will share exciting tales for families with children from 3 to 12. Tellers include author-storyteller, Molly Lemmons, Kathryn Thurman, and Marilyn A. Hudson. All are members of national and state storytelling organizations and have told stories around the state for more than a decade. Come celebrate the love of stories!
Admission: FREE! 405-789-7661x3451 or marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu for details or to reserve your space!




2/7/10

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2/5/10

Storytelling Critique Opportunity for Feb. 13, 2010 Cancelled

The event scheduled for Sat. Feb. 13, 2010 in Bethany has been cancelled.

2/4/10

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