OPEN MIC NIGHT, JUNE 20, 2014

OPEN MIC  June 20, 8 – 10 p.m.  Wesley UMC-OKC Fellowship Hall, located just off NW 25 and Classen Blvd.

This event is free to the public.  Come and join the fun.

G-rated, family friendly, nonpolitical entertainment is invited to perform in the Fellowship Hall.

All ages are welcome to perform for a maximum of five minutes per act.  Sound equipment is provided, but performers need to bring their own instruments, props, or recorded music.

Wesley is a smoke free and alcohol free environment.  Refreshments will be provided.

Call Wesley UMC 525-3521 Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to register your performance.

Wesley is planning two more Open MICs this summer, July 18, and August 15.

OKC Story Telling Group Folds Its Tent

Citing not enough interest, despite a central location, lots of free parking, and an attractive venue, the group has decided to call it quits.  No more regular meetings, but possibly an occasional workshop or concert event.

STORYTELLERS SUPPORT LOCAL LITERACY

Members of the Territory Tellers and the OKC Tellers groups shared exciting stories as part of a fundraising event sponsored by Wesley UMC in OKC.  The event was on behalf of the faith based reading assistance program, Whiz Kids.

BOOK CHARTING HISTORY OF MODERN OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING NOW AVAILABLE

Oklahoma author Marilyn A. Hudson announces the publication of STORIES CENTER STAGE, a brief look at the history of storytelling in Oklahoma from the early years of the 20th century to today. "The book is just an introduction to the people, organizations and events that defined the role of the art form for most of Oklahoma."  Using newspapers, archives, private collections, and interviews, Hudson has gathered an interesting look at the subject.

It includes history of the festivals, concerts, and groups who promoted the use of stories using the traditional oral art form we know as storytelling.  In addition, short biographies introduce some of the pioneers and current artisans of the craft in the state.

"I wanted to add just a little bit to the body of knowledge we have about the development and life of this art form in the state," Hudson noted.  "I hope it will inspire others to further examine the art form and preserve its history wherever it is found. I hope too that people

discover the vital, timeless, and ever-adapting art of sharing a story face-to-face."

TALL TALES ON TAP TONIGHT

Let me tell you about....tonight's meeting of the OKC Tellers.

Share tall tales, amazing whoppers, and extraordinary stories....who can be the best?  

7 p.m., meeting in rooms at the Wesley UMC, NW 25 & Classen, west parking lot and entrance.