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Under the Covers with Granny Reveals Oklahoma Secrets

September 20, 7:00 pm. The Norman Quilt Guild proudly presents Judy Howard’s "Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts" Trunk Show Program and her "Thanking Our Troops--God Bless America Touring Quilts" Exhibit at the McFarlin Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd, Norman, OK.

All profits from Judy's "Thanking Our Troops--God Bless America Touring Quilts" books and $100 exhibit rental fees go to provide quilts for wounded soldiers. See sneak preview of 300 touring quilt photos on www.HeavenlyPatchwork. Enter your 22" patriotic quilts and receive free book and chance at $2500 in prizes. Call Judy to reserve exhibit for your next patriotic event or quilt show at 405-751-3885 or BuckboardQuilts@cox.net

Come celebrate America in Quilts!
Judy Howard, Owner since 1976
Buckboard Antique Quilts

405-751-3885

250 quality vintage quilts at affordable prices

www.BuckboardQuilts.com

Award-winning Author of

Heavenly Patchwork--Quilt Stories Stitched with Love

Heavenly Patchwork II--Quilts Stories to Warm Your Heart

Centennial Stitches--Oklahoma History in Quilts

Programs, Exhibits & Fund-Raising Discounts Available

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Book, Program & Exhibit Profits go to Charity Quilting

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE STORY JOURNEY?

A simple rubric which may open dialogue and assist storytellers in deciding where they are in their development and help them map out their own skill building and training.

NOVICE - You enjoy listening to stories told but have not yet told a story in public. Have no formal stories to share.

BEGINNER - A few stories to share, little public telling experience, attended 1-5 workshops or classes, still learning .

APPTENTICE - A handful of stories, some public experience (1-15), have attended 5-20 workshops and classes, still learning.

JOURNEY(man/woman/one)- A larger store of stories, shared in 20-50 public concerts, programs, had varied story experiences, able to teach others basic techniques, have developed some specialized telling ability, still learning.

ARTISAN - Greater wealth of stories to share, have done many concerts, programs, workshops 60-100); able to teach skillfully basic to intermediate level classes; have developed a highly personal style and ability; have explored other arts and experimented with merging them with storytelling or explored ways to expand skills and delivery in new and innovative ways.

MASTER - A wealth of stories, publications, recordings, experience in many venues, frequently cited/quoted, able to teach others more advanced techniques, skillfully presents storytelling as an art form, highly developed general and specialized ability/style, adds to the philosophical and artistic understanding of storytelling as an art form through mentoring, writing, teaching; still learning...

--Marilyn A. Hudson

'THE GHOST TELLER' READY FOR THIS FALL

Marilyn A. Hudson, 'The Oklahoma Ghost Teller', will be returning to the Overholser Mansion in October to support the lovely historic structure through a series of storytelling and tour events. She will be performing two story sessions per night from Oct. 27-30.   Well received in 2009, Hudson looks forward to returning to the mansion to share her historically based tales with attentive and delighted audiences.

"It was the perfect venue, " she noted recently in an interview, "the grand dame of early Oklahoma looking lovely in the autumn twilight, the coach house alight with the faint glow of pumpkin toned lights, and audiences of teens and adults waiting to enjoy a shiver or two."

Hudson, who holds degrees in both history and library and information studies, began crafting shivery takes from legends and early news accounts several years ago.  A professional storyteller for over a decade and a published author, she enjoys the experience as much as her audiences.

Hudson will also be at the Warr Acres Library on Saturday, October 23, 2010 sharing tales for upper elementary and adult.  She still has some openings for Fall Break, by the way.

Look for her, in her long black cape, as she brings some delightful seasonal tales for what writer Ray Bradbury called the "October country."

OKC Storytelling Festival Ghost Tales

Oklahoma Storyteller and Author Included in 'Oklahoma Crossroads'

Molly Lemmons, well known Oklahoma storyteller and author, is a feature in the Oklahoma Department of Library's project called "Oklahoma Crossroads". 

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'SPOOKY, CHILLY, JUMP TALES" with Oklahoma Storytellers

The Choctaw Library will be hosting "Spooky, Chilly, Jump Tales with Oklahoma Storytellers" Monday October 18, 6:00 pm--7:30 pm. Talented storytellers from throughout Oklahoma will share their "spooky, chilly jump tales" for all ages. The community is invited to grace our doors with their presence for a very fun and enjoyable evening of stories that will chill and thrill. The roster of tellers include Rosemary Czarski, Elizabeth Parker, Kyle Dahlem, Marilyn Hudson, Susie Beasley,Carol Roberts, Jacquie Rash and Kathryn Thurman.


Light refreshments will be served.

Co-sponsors: Wayword Tellers, Choctaw Library and Territory Tellers

TELLABRATION IS COMING: NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN

The month of November may seem far, far away but it is not and will be here sooner than we may think. "Tellabration" is that wonderful time when stories fill the air and dance in the imagination like falling leaves. Normally an evening of adult stories for adult listeners, some venues plan family events, and others plan mixed music and story events.

The day is Nov. 20, 2010, however events occurr, "in the spirit of" storytelling all week long.

Already plans are in place for events in Choctaw, Locust Grove, and many others still in the planning stages.

Locations range from libraries, to homes, to bookstores, to clubs, and museums. Anywhere people might be gathered to hear and delight in the ancient and ever new oral art of storytelling.

FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES STORY CONFERENCE

Muskoge , September 24, 25, 2010. Read more here.

OAS PARTNERSHIP EMERGING

The professional storytellers of the Oklahoma Association of Storytellers, committed to promoting and perfecting working storytellers, announce an emerging partnership to mentor storytellers in the paranormal community and tour guides for historic sites. "Telling about your research or showing people around a historic site involves some basic storytelling skills. The better trained a person is the better the stories and the more enjoyment by audiences!", said OAS. For information about arranging a training session with your group or staff, contact Marilyn A. Hudson, OAS Facilitator. Costs for workshop sessions and private mentoring are reasonable.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE OKC STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Once more national and internationally recognized storytellers will entrance OKC audiences in a festival produced by the OKC Arts Council. Committee members have been named and the date set for September 11-12 at Stage Center.

This year Carol Birch, Bill Harley, Charlotte Alston, and Willie Claflin head the bill.

For more information click here.

SHAUN PERKINS SPREADS NEWS OF OK STORYTELLING

NE Oklahoma poet and storyteller, Shaun Perkins, is now writing a column featuring storytelling in (primarily) NE Oklahoma for the online zine "Examiner.com.". "Oklahoma Tellers" welcomes Shaun's features providing news of places, people, and events of NE Oklahoma. She will be a delight to read and very informative on storytelling in NE Oklahoma.

Some great new gear for Storytellers and Friends

Let me tell you about....Oklahoma Association of Storytellers Cafe Press shop....
Tshirts, mugs, caps, etc.

"ON THE ROAD AGAIN....."

Let me tell you about....IRS 2010 mileage rates....$.50 a mile for business related driving. Be sure to save gas receipts, meal tickets, toll tickets, motel stays, etc. IF you got them in the course of doing business AWAY from home (at least 50 miles, I think). General tips only, be sure and check with an authorized accountant knowledge of self-employed status and savings.

'SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL' JUNE 2010

Storytelling Is Alive and Well in Oklahoma

The 4th Annual Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival returns to Seminole, OK with stories for everyone. Information and tickets are available online at www.territorytellers.org.

Seminole - The 4th Annual Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival returns to Seminole, OK on Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th with stories for everyone!

Information, tickets and “all stories” passes are available online now at www.territorytellers.org. Individual concert tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Ghost tales are free! Call 405-366-8915 for information. On-site registration and ticket sales will be open at 9:00 am on Friday and 8:00 am on Saturday.

Nationally and regionally known spoken word artists including Jeannine Pasini Beekman, Connie Neil Fisher, Fran Stallings, Eldrena Douma, Teresa Black and Sam McMichael will perform. Story concerts, story circles, story swaps, ghost tales, workshops, exhibits—two days packed with stories!

Head on over to the Haney Center at Seminole State College, 2701 Boren Blvd, Seminole, OK and join the Territory Tellers, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and their local sponsors: Seminole State College, the Seminole Tourism Council and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce for some good, old-fashioned fun. You’ll be glad you did!

Contact: Valerie Kimble
kimblevalerie@yahoo.com
Phone: 405-366-8915

'TELL IT AGAIN!' Introduced Storytelling to a New Generation

Kathryn Thurman weaves a tale...
Molly Lemmons addressing part of the audience....

MC/Teller M.Hudson, Molly Lemons, Kathryn Thurman, Jim Etter

'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.

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.

'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!

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Storytelling Critique Opportunity for Feb. 13, 2010 Cancelled

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

FOR THE SERIOUS MINDED: ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION

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HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

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, National Organization of Biblical Storytellers, Professional Storytellers, and others.

To Register Email: marilynahudson@yahoo.com (put critique in the subject line).

Please notify us if you are physically challenged or cannot climb stairs.
Place: Southwestern Christian University (west of Rockwell and NW 39th Expr.)
Time: 10: 00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sponsors: SCU Library, Oklahoma Association of Storytellers
Cost: FREE

SAT. STORYTELLING SWAP AT CHOCTAW

Interested storytellers and story listeners are invited to come out to the Choctaw Library on Saturday Jan 23 for Story Circle/Story Swap from 10 am to 11 am. Bring ideas and stories to share for future Story Circles at the Choctaw Library, 2525 Muzzy, Choctaw OK. Sponsored by WayWord Tellers

MAYES COUNTY STORYTELLERS TO MEET

The Mayes County Storytellers is having a meeting on Jan. 27, Wednesday, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Pryor High School, room 112. We will have some storytelling fun and include a bit of a membership drive. If you live in the area and are interested in either telling stories or listening to them, please come! For more information, contact Shaun: okiestoryteller@gmail.com

KUDOS: Support Your Local Storytellers

Plutarch said, "never blame or praise yourself", but sometimes we also fail to praise others for the work they do, the enjoyment they convey or the dreams they share. We fail to appreciate their unique qualities in the face of terrible, and sometimes negative, forces of conformity and standardization.

As a Japanese quote says: “If one man praises you, a thousand will repeat the praise”, so add a comment about a storyteller YOU know. Just a line about their skills, an enjoyed tale, or a potential they possess. Young, old, and those still undecided will benefit and be encouraged to not keep those stories to themselves any longer.

Bonnie - her heart and spirit shine through her stories, stories that often feature unique corners of Oklahoma's past.

Darla - I have laughed and smile at her funny stories, told in a delightfully relaxed manner

Shaun - The poet shines through this woman and sometimes story and poem flow smoothly into one another for a rich experience

Molly - A unique and rare teller and writer of great talent and strong values that enrich all who listen

Barbara - Deep, moving, heartfelt stories of people, their challenges and their hopes

Dwe - Dynamic, visionary, and compelling; her creative talent and managerial drive are a source of inspiration

Sky - Hot coffee on a cold morning, that is how his stories feel. A 'come right here and sit for a spell' warmth that bewitches and entertains.

Connie - Rare and special, his vision of life and his memories combine to create one of kind delights.

Rosemary - Soft, gentle and easy on the spirit, her stories take us to other places and times and bring smiles to the face.

Kathryn - Energetic, creative, multi-faceted - she dazzles all who get to know her with her musical, theater, organizational, and story talents

Jeanette - Smooth, capable, and deep; this storyteller pulls stories from deep places and weaves them together into interesting and unexpected patterns.

Chester - Stories from this man are like a fond memory of a walk down a sunny street, they bring a smile and add a bounce to the step. Not to be missed.

Susie - Deeply touching, hilarious, and unexpected and all in one story! Susie provides uniques perspectives and unexpected surprises in every tale.

Fran - Sure, deep, and enriching are how to describe Fran's telling as she blends from a rich resource of talent and experience and the result is always enjoyable

Marilyn: A multitude of talents all rolled into one; storyteller, author, actress, and director, her brilliant mind a credit to the One she serves, her stories always full of fun and/or inspiration.

Sam: Gentle, funny, humble Sam--just Sam. His stories leave you feeling young again and glad you were in his audience. One can never listen to him "too many times," and no one ever leaves without feeling like someone just threw a bushel of "warm fuzzies" right straight into their heart.

Phillip--The wisdom of multiple experiences and the ability to see the humor and the light and the insight in the lives he shares so warmly.

Stella--She takes you by the hand on a journey into the soul of people, into the heart of stories, and you are compelled to go because of her loving attention to those people

Nancy--with stories that dare and challenge us to do something out of the ordinary and look for the mysterious in common places;

Those are just the ones I can name after a high stress week at work......what about you?

'CAFE CRITIQUE": BETHANY, SAT. FEB.13

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, National Organization of Biblical Storytellers, Professional Storytellers, and others.

To Register Email: marilynahudson@yahoo.com (put critique in the subject line). Please notify us if you are physically challenged or cannot climb stairs.

Place: Southwestern Christian University (west of Rockwell and NW 39th Expr.)

Time: 10: 00 a.m.

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Sponsors: SCU Library, Oklahoma Association of Storytellers

Cost: FREE

FAMILY STORYTELLING EVENT, BETHANY, APRIL 17

April is Storytelling Month in Bethany!

'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 traveled the state presenting programs in numerous venues, have all planned major storytelling events, and are all published authors as well as storytellers.

Knowing the great educational and entertainment value storytelliing has, these committed performers as they weave their exciting tales, model an always new and enjoyable art form that helps children develop the skills they neeed to learn as well.

This event is being sponsored by the Professional Educational Services program (ABLE) of Southwestern Christian University, the SCU Library, and the Oklahoma Association of Storytellers.

Place: Southwestern Christian University, Patrick Cafeteria (SCU is located just west of Rockwell and NW 39th Expressway in Bethany, Oklahoma)

Date: Sat., April 17, 2010 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Reserve your spot: Email marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu

Ages: 3 to 12 yrs

Cost: FREE

Happy New Year of Storytelling

Check out the webpage of the Territory Tellers for some exciting events sponsored by them.

The Oklahoma Association of Storytelling is planning a storytelling critique event to mentor and support storytellers. Date to be announced, but may be in Februrary.

Also, Sat. April 17, 2010 in Bethany, Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Association of Storytellers, Stories2Go, and Southwestern Christian University will sponsor a storytelling event for families from 1 -3 p.m. It will feature professional tellers experienced in sharing tales with children and parents and , possibily, a Folklorica Dance Group.

"Tell It Again!" in 2010.

SOUTHERN NAZARENE STORYTELLERS, April 8

April is Storytelling Month in Bethany!

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 http://www.choctawstoryteller.com/

Greg Rodgers' website http://gregrodgers.info/

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Anyone remember that movie from a while back? "Home for the Holidays"? All about the fun of going home to feuding and fussin' relatives. Too true sometimes. I was on a listserve once where we had a 'feast of the imagination' and every teller added their particular favorites... I am fond of a pecan, cranberry, apple, and link sausage dressing......drool......I think I like the variety and the diversity of that dish. I don't get it often. Sometimes money has been scarce. Sometimes death has come to call over the holiday robbing me of appitite. Sometmes life as a jest selected the holiday as one to bring misfortune, depression, and pain. I remember the dressing though. Every bite a delight and an adventure. Every bite a shield against life by providing a memory of something sweet and good. Looking around this home of the mind, I see the fire crackling, children are playing, and some are setting up extra chairs while the others put finishing touches on this dish or that. Aromas fill the air and outside all is gold and crisp. All are together in peace and harmony allowing the soul a chance to settle. Over in the corner the little ones are gathered around on the floor as a storyteller gets comfortable.... "Once, a long time ago there was this big family in a little, tiny house. In this house they had a can of peas, a bag of beans, and one single loaf of bread. It would be all they had to eat for many days to come. Outside arose a noise and all rushed to the window. A wagon filled with travelers had broken down on the road. Soon they were pounding on the doors. "Can you feed us?" "We are so hungry...?" How do you think the story goes? What dish are you bringing? Remember the good times, forget the bad, enjoy your family and friends and live richly, passionately, and divinely in each and every moment.

UPCOMING TELLABRATION EVENTS

Tellabration-A Celebration of Stories
Nov. 17, 2009, 6-7:30 p.m.
Choctaw Library
Light refreshments served. For more information, contact Rosemary Czarski.


Tellabration: Apache
Nov. 21. 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Community Center, Apache
Contact Sam McMichael for more information.


Tellabration: Bartlesville
Nov. 21, 2-4 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church, 5th & Seneca
"A Harvest of Stories"--Refreshments served
For more information, contact Nancy Lenhart Matthews.


4th Annual Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival
Mark your 2010 calendar! June 4 & 5, 2010
Enoch Kelly Haney Center, Seminole State College, Seminole
Check the Storytelling Festival link for details as they become available.

'WE JUST WANT TO TELLABRATE!!!"

Territory Tellers of Oklahoma reminds: "Tellabration, an international storytelling event, is celebrated in many communities across the world. This year, local Tellabration events are coming up soon--this Saturday, the 14th, at Prague (5:30 at Vision Bank)and one at Locust Grove; the 17th in Choctaw; again some on the 21st in Bartlesville and Apache. For more information visit:

http://www.territorytellers.org/Main/EventsAndWorkshops

'CASTING STRONG SHADOWS' SOON TO DEBUT

"Stories2Go", an Oklahoma touring story-theater group is putting the finishing touches on a tribute to some fine men told in 'Casting Strong Shadows.' The performers are all seasoned storytellers with lots of experience enchanting audiences. The artists include: Susie Beasley, Kathryn Thurman, Marilyn A. Hudson, Molly Lemmons, and Barbara Wright Jones.

All are members of The Territory Tellers of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Preformers and Presenters, and the Oklahoma Association of Storytellers. The debut performance kicks off in Prague, Oklahoma as part of a Tellabration (r) sponsored by The Territory Tellers on Nov. 14.

SCARY TALES AND TWILIGHT TOUR

“Scary Tales and Twilight Tour” at the Overholser Mansion, OKC:

Thursday October 29th
7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
&
Friday October 30th
7:00 and 8:00 p.m.

hear scary stories told by
Oklahoma storyteller Marilyn Hudson (aka The Oklahoma Ghost Teller) followed by a twilight tour of the mansion

MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW
as space is limited
Call 525-5325 to RSVP

Admission:
$10.00 for Adults
$5.00 for children

Overholser Mansion
405 NW 15th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Event may not be suitable for younger children

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SPOOKY STORIES

Spooky Stories: An OKC StorySLAM
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Istvan Gallery

Description
The theme is “Spooky Stories." It’s Fall and Halloween is on the way. Do you have noises in the attic? A hook hand caught in your car door? Left your cat at the Pet Cemetery and it came back? Come tell your Spooky Story at the next OKC StorySlam. Storytellers will get extra points for dressing up this month.

A StorySlam is an open mic, competitive storytelling event. There is a theme for each evening’s event, and stories told must somehow relate to the evening’s theme. Participating StorySlammers arrive early to sign up and names are selected at random. StorySlammers will spin tales of 7 minutes or less. The performance should be told rather than read. Creativity is encouraged, truth is optional. Winners are selected by crowd response so bring all of your loud friends!

This event is FREE and anyone is welcome to participate or listen to the stories. However, story content is often geared toward an adult audience. The evening will continue until everyone has had a chance to tell a story and the winners have been selected. For more information, email at okcstoryslam@yahoo.com or visit www.myspace.com/okcstoryslam

STORY SWAP AT CHOCTAW LIBRARY , OCT. 24

The WayWord Tellers will be hosting a story swap at the Choctaw Library on Saturday, October 24 at 10 AM. Bring a short story or two, enjoy listening to other people's stories and have a good time. For more information contact Susie Beasley at the Choctaw OK Library -- phone 390-8418 and email at sbeasley@metrolibrary.org

WORLD WAR 2: A DAY OF LIVING HISTORY

Saturday, Oct. 2410 a.m.-5 p.m.Helmerich Library • 5131 E. 91st St. • 596-2466

Explore the life of a World War II soldier as created by re-enactors of the 45th Infantry Division and associated re-enactment units. See original military equipment,uniforms, period personal effects, vehicles and other memorabilia from the homefront, plus interact with re-enactors and see demonstrations. The event also features:
• WWII veteran guest speakers
• Photo display from the Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa

Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library.Free and Open to the Public
• If you are hearing-impaired and need a qualifiedinterpreter, please call the library 48 hours in advance of the program.www.tulsalibrary.org

SOUTH OF THE BORDER STORYTELLING.....TEXAS THAT IS

If you happen to be traveling, here are some events and groups to check out.

SUPPORT A LOCAL STORYTELLING GROUP ANDENJOY STORYTELLING AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS
SAN ANTONIO STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION & STORY SWAP1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pmBrookhollow Branch Library530 Heimer Rd, San Antonio, TXCall for information 210-271-0628 www.mgk@storiesandlegends.net STORIES GALORE Open mike storytelling with a monthly"stellar teller"2nd Sunday of most months (call or email first)5:00 pm Commanders House645 South Main, San Antonio, TXCall for information 210-673-4467Bob78227@yahoo.com DALLAS STORYTELLING GUILD 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30 pmCenter for Community Cooperation2900 Live Oak, Dallas TXCall for information 972-772-0415lesliebuie@aol.com TARRANT AREA GUILD OF STORYTELLERS3RD Monday of the month 7:00 pmBarnes & Noble: Richland Centre8525 Airport Freeway (Hwy 183) North Richland Hills TXwww.tagstory.org NORTH 40 STORYTELLING GUILD3rd Monday of month 7:00 pmThe Young House at the Heritage Farmstead1900 West 15th St., Plano TXCall 972-423-3860 for informationE-mail: gthammel@tx.rr.com HOUSTON STORYTELLERS GUILD3rd Thursday of month 5:30 pmMontrose Library4100 Montrose, Houston TXFor information contact:281-775-9318www.houstonstorytellers.org
GRAND PRAIRIE STORYTELLERS AND LISTENERSLast Thursday of the month 7:00 pmWarnack Public Library760 Bardin Rd. Grand PrairieCall 972-263-3801 for information
WAYWORD TELLERSChoctaw OklahomaNext meeting October 24Contact:Rosemary Czarski or Susie Beasley 405-390-8418email rczarski@metrolibrary.org or sbeasley@metrolibrary.org
TALL GRASS TELLERSBartlesville OKContact: Fran Stallings www.fran@franstallings.com MAYES COUNTY STORYTELLERSThe Readery 6603 S 438 RdLocust Grove OKContact: Shaun Perkins918-479-8285
TULSY TOWN TELLERSTulsa OKContact: Connie Fisher918-241-9859 NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVALThursday - Sunday October 2 - 4, 2009Jonesborough TNwww.storynet.org
HERITAGE DAY AT PLANO'S HERITAGE VILLAGEFeatured TellersNorth 40 Storytelling Guild TellersSaturday October 2, 2009Plano Heritage Village1900 W 15th St, Plano TXFor information:gwenteller@tx.rr.com LONE STAR STORYTELLING FESTIVALFeatured TellersDonald Davis, Motoko, David Holt, Bill LeppFriday - Saturday October 9 - 10, 2009Frisco TXwww.lonestarstories.com
BACK YARD GHOST TALES Featured TellersKeith Cooke, Dan Gibson, Bill RaleyAnn Marie Newman, Helen Garrison, Craig Vaughn,Keith Kibby, Kyle KibbyFriday October 30, 20091510 Hardman Mesquite TXContactJerry Young972-948-8791txtalerattler@yahoo.com DALLAS STORYTELLING GUILD'SANNUAL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONFeatured Tellers DSG Story TellersFriday - Saturday October 30 - 31 2009Dallas Bath House Cultural Center521 East Lawther Dallas TXFor information:www.dallasstorytelling.org SCARE ON THE SQUARESaturday October 24, 2009Denton Courthouse SquareDenton TXFor information: www.tejasstorytelling.com

GEORGE WEST STORY FESTSaturday November 7, 2009Featured TellersBill Lepp, Sheila Kay Phillips,Dee Cee CornishGeorge West, TXFor information: wwwgeorgeweststoryfest.org TELLABRATIONSaturday November 21, 2009

(E-mail me your TELLERBATION events to be included here.)txtalerattler@yahoo.com

STORYTELLING INTERNET SITESwww.tejasstorytelling.com

www.territorytellers.orgwww.storynet.orgwww.dangibson.netwww.storyarts.org

www.pjtss.net/ringwww.talerattler.netwww.teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/storyteller

TELLERS TAPED

5 storytellers had their stories taped at Choctaw Public Library Saturday, September 26. This project developed by Rosemary Czarski and Chester Weems was designed to help storytellers improve their skills by making a video so each teller could see what the audience sees. Each participant will receive a DVD of approximately 15 minutes of herself telling 2-3 stories. Pictured is Oklahoma storyteller, Susie Beasley. Future similar events are being planned so watch this space for news.

CHESTER WEEMS WINS AWARDS

Long time storyteller, educator, photographer Chester Weems has been recognized for his photos by the Woodward Plains and Indians Museum. Chester has long been the 'unofficial' chronicler of the sights related to almost all the major storytelling figures in Oklahoma over the last decade. His collection of photos runs into the thousands. Congrats to Chester! Chester Weems is currently working 'collecting family stories and photographing storytellers.' Phone: 405-324-4061 Cell 405.831-1176.

Ghost Gals On The Go

Having a wonderful time are the members of the holiday troupe, GhostTales2Go, a sub-group of the storytheater troupe, STORIES2GO. Members are Barbara Jones, Marilyn A. Hudson, and Molly Lemmons. See related story below.

Oklahoma Welcomes New Addition to Its Story-scape

Visit Loralee Cooley at her webpage at

http://www.storyspinning.net/

COLLEGE COURSE IN STORYTELLING BEING PLANNED

Southwestern Christian University is planning a course on storytelling. There is possibility of it being offered online and/or as a special short term course on campus. Details are still being ironed out. SCU is located in Bethany (Rockwell and NW 39th Expressway) and is a North Central accredited institution offering degrees in Business, English, Fine Arts, Religion, and Behavioral Science. They also offer a one night a week degree completion program for working adults and graduate degrees in ministry with additional master's level degrees in Business and Behavioral Science being planned.

TELLABRATIONS BEING PLANNED

Fall means storyelling with the global event called, Tellabration!(r) In Oklahoma, various events are being planned. Tellabration! occurs each November as a celebration of storytelling, usually to highlight the art form for an adult audience, althougth family events are often planned.

From the Territory Tellers website comes this info:

Tellabration-Choctaw
Nov. 17, 2009
Choctaw Library
For more information, contact Rosemary Czarski.


Tellabration--Mayes County Storytellers
Nov. 14, 2009
Ruby's Readery, Locust Grove
Stories under the stars with smores!

A Mid Autumn's Storyteller's Dream!
Nov. 15-17, 2009
Newcastle-OKC (Home of Peggy Farris) Elizabeth Ellis will provide private coaching for a group of six participants.
Fee is $210 and includes lodging and meals.
For more information, contact Peggy Farris, 405-387-3488.

Tellabration: Night of Storytelling
Nov. 19, 2009, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Old Angus Barn, 11 miles south of Seminole, OK
HWY 99 EW 134 (Go west about 1 1/4 miles)
Refreshments provided!
Contact Phillip Harjo or Jeanette Harjo for more information.
405-398-430 or 405-380-3633

BBQ and BANSHEES: SPOOKS, BOOKS, STORIES

The County Line Resturaunt and Ghouli unite to provide some evenings of special fun. Dinner and unique conversation to select groups.

Storyteller Marilyn A. Hudson will be one of the guests :"Storyteller, educator, and author. I tell a broad variety of tales: childrens, ghosts, folklore, women's, and historical. I do workshops on beginning storytelling and on using storytelling to help preserve local history." She also manages a blog called the "Paranormal Librarian" - it features news, reviews, events, oddities, etc. related to the broad range of things paranormal. Marilyn appeared at the 2009 OK Paranormal Conference and will be sharing some of the best ghost stories she has come across in the OKC area."

To make reservations contact BBQ and BANSHEES.

FRAN STALLINGS & BARBARA MCBRIDE-SMITH IN WIKIPEDIA!

Oklahoma's own Fran Stallings and Barbara McBride Smith have entries in the online search engine, Wikipedia. See it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Stallings


The directory of "American Storytellers" is found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_storytellers

"Oklahoma Ghost Teller"

Now booking for weekend events at libraries in Central Oklahoma....
Marilyn A. Hudson, author and storyteller, shares 'legends, folklore, literary, and original tales that go bump in the night.' For booking, fees, etc. marilynahudson@yahoo.com

[Storytellers, want your ad here - contact marilynahudson@yahoo.com to learn how to get a FREE listing here]

VIDEO YOUR STORYTELLING: SEPT. 26

Video Your Storytelling
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Choctaw Library (MLS)

Adults

Storytellers are invited to come to a story swap with a twist. Come and share your funny stories, sad stories, healing stories, short stories, animal stories and people stories, and get your performance videotaped. Chester Weems, retired educator and amateur storyteller from Yukon who enjoys photography, will videotape performers as they share stories with the audience. This video will be transferred to a high quality DVD (Not HD) for each performer and will be mailed to the performer approximately one week after the program.

This tool will help the performer hone his/her skills or use the end product in marketing the performer.

Performers are encouraged to be part of the audience for other storytellers during this event. Copyright issues will be the sole responsibility of the performer.

Performers will be asked to limit their performance to 12-15 minutes to give fellow storytellers the opportunity to participate. Performers should prepare a brief (15-20 second) bio-introduction to lead into the taping. Priority will be given to storytellers who wish to be videotaped.

There will be a $5.00 mailing and materials resource fee.

Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Call the Choctaw Library at 390-8418.

Beverages, fruit and pastries will be served. The WayWord Tellers are an Oklahoma City area storytelling group dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the art and tradition of storytelling.



Co-Sponsor: Metropolitian Library System, Choctaw Library, WayWord Tellers and Territory Tellers

SCARE UP SOME GOOD TIMES AND TALES

Rediscover the fun of family, friends and neighbors gathering over the Halloween season and host a BACKYARD GHOSTTALES event!

Gather around a fire-pit, make 'smores, roast hot dogs, and swap stories (age appropriate for any children attending). Give prizes to the youngster who tells the best story! (Image copyright Cullan Hudson of Fresh Eire Design-Used by permission.)

INVITATION TO TEXAS STORYTELLING

The good folks in Abilene TX invite you to the first
ever festival in the real west Texas. Sponsored by the
Abilene Tourist Bureau and the Tejas Storytelling
Association, the Festival brings Storytellers Dan
Keating, Eledrena Dumas, James Ford, and Tim Tingle on stage
in Abilene's historic Paramount Theatre. For more
details go to www.tejasstorytelling.com
See you in Abilene!!!

TUMBLEWEED STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
TICKETS
Ticket Pricing
No refunds after Sept. 4

Before Sept.4
After Sept.4

Weekend Pass
$65
$80

One-Day Pass-Fri. or Sat.
$35
$40
Registration Options (price is per ticket)

Individual Workshops
$10

Individual Concerts
$10

Individual Workshop or Concert
(Seniors, Students, Military)
$8

Group Rate for Sat. Matinee for seniors
(Group of 10 or more)
$6

West Texas Liars Contest
$5

Liars Contest entry fee
$10

Merry Tales for Tiny Tots
FREE

Jerry Young
A Texas Talerattler
www.talerattler.net

GhostTales2Go Provide "Treat"

"GhostTales2Go", aka Molly Lemmons, Barbara Jones and Marilyn A. Hudson, will be "scaring" up some good stories this October. In delightfully humorous, historically spooky, and tantalizing mysterious the trio will provide the "treat" this Halloween season.

Molly Lemmons, well-known for her delightful costumed storytelling is an author and workshop leader as well. Molly Lemmons has been listening to her family's stories all of her life, and has picked up the family tradition by continuing them. It is only recently that she began to tell them professionally.
Barbara Jones is an educator, author, missionary, and storyteller who has woven all together to introduce children and adults to various Spanish speaking cultures though delightful stories. A popular storyteller she travels the state sharing stories for young and old.
Marilyn A. Hudson, Norman, also known as the "Oklahoma Ghostteller", is well known for her stories combining Oklahoma history and the mysterious. She was a featured teller at the 2009 ParaCon Conference in El Reno, and has told around the state for various events, libraries, and schools.

GhostTales2Go. This is a special holiday troupe who are all members of a larger traveling troupe called STORIES2GO http://stories2gotroupe.blogspot.com/. They are members of The Territory Tellers, the Oklahoma Association of Storytellers, and the Oklahoma Performers and Presenters.

CONTACT INFO COMING

OKC Storytelling Festival September 2009

OKC Storytelling Festival

Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival, September 11-12, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival, formerly known as the WinterTales Storytelling Festival, has a new name and new season, but will continue the 28-year tradition of entertaining adult audiences with imaginative stories and performances.

Now held in the fall, the Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival will take place Sept.11 and 12 at Stage Center in downtown Oklahoma City.

After much planning, volunteer co-chairs Phil Carlton and Kym Koch Thompson promise a weekend full of entertaining stories from world-famous tellers Kevin Kling, Susan Klein, Motoko and Minton Sparks.

“Everyone should go for the simple fact that a single person on a bare stage can hold an audience spellbound for hours without any visual aids – just their voice painting a vivid, compelling picture in your imagination,” said Koch Thompson, who has been volunteering for the storytelling event for five years.

“Storytelling is an art form that easily creates connections and communities of people by offering life lessons or shared experiences. No matter whether the story covers common or uncommon ground, the listener can always relate to it because the art is in the telling,” she said.

With four renowned tellers of different backgrounds, adult audiences are sure to relate to their colorful, humorous and inspirational stories.

Featured storyteller, Kevin Kling, is a well-known playwright and storyteller from Minneapolis, Minn. His plays and adaptations have been performed around the world. He is best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and his storytelling stage shows, like “Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log,” delivers hilarious, often tender stories. His artistry has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, The McKnight Foundation, The Minnesota State Arts Board, The Bush Foundation, The Jerome Foundation and others.

Born, raised, and still residing on Martha’s Vineyard Island, Mass., Susan Klein is an award-winning spoken-word artist. She is a much sought-after editor and story coach for the stage and page, and leads workshops in America and Europe through her business, Story Wisdom, and is the owner of Ruby Window Productions. During her touring career she has appeared in more than 120 storytelling festivals. Susan is a winner of numerous awards for her audio work as well as the coveted Circle of Excellence Award.

Motoko Dworkin, a native of Osaka, Japan, first came to the United States as an exchange student to University of Massachusetts. Her partner Eshu Bumpus introduced her to the world of American storytelling. Motoko has performed professionally since 1993, going to hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals. Motoko has appeared on “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” and an educational video by Harcourt. Her debut CD, “The Promise of Chrysanthemums,” won a 2002 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award and a 2003 Storytelling World Award.

Spoken-word artist, Minton Sparks, is in a category all her own – fusing poetry and her gift for storytelling into a series of one woman performances punctuated with world class music. Minton Sparks travels extensively, performing at various universities, clubs, conferences, and music and poetry festivals nationwide. Grammy-nominated Sparks was featured nationally on the NPR’s “All Things Considered” and internationally on the BBC’s “Bob Harris Show,” along with the syndicated Woodsongs’ “Old Time Radio Hour.”

Festival Performance Schedule
There are two evening performances that feature all four tellers and cover humorous and inspirational themes. These performances are intended for adults. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.artscouncilokc.com, at the event or by calling 405-270-4848.

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 – “Humorous Stories” with Minton Sparks, Motoko, Susan Klein and Kevin Kling

8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 – “Inspirational Stories” with Minton Sparks, Motoko, Susan Klein and Kevin Kling

Workshops
“Art of Storytelling” workshops are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Stage Center. The featured tellers will teach adults to incorporate storytelling into their business, daily life and home, school, church and other situations. Workshop registration can be completed online at www.artscouncilokc.com. A weekend pass that includes two days of workshops is $50 if purchased before Tuesday, Sept. 8 or $65 after Tuesday, Sept. 8. Individual workshops are $20. A one-day pass is $35.

The Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival is produced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, presented by Devon Energy, with additional support from Allied Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. For performance or workshop information and complete schedules, visit www.artscouncilokc.com or call 405-270-4848.

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Friday, Sept. 11

Art of Storytelling Workshops
9:00 - 10 a.m. – Registration
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Workshop: “Healing Through Stories Part 1” by Kevin Kling
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch: Open Mic Storytelling*
12:30 - 2 p.m. – Workshop: “Healing Through Stories Part 2” by Kevin Kling
2:30 - 4 p.m. – Workshop: “From Here to There: Mining Our Personal Stories” by Minton Sparks

Evening Performances
7 - 7:45 p.m. – Opening Reception
8 p.m. – “Humorous Stories” with introductions by Minton Sparks
Session 1: Motoko and Susan Klein
Session 2: Kevin Kling
10:30 p.m. – “Late Night Ghost Stories” in the Cabaret


Saturday, Sept. 12

Art of Storytelling Workshops
9:00 - 10 a.m. – Registration
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Workshop: “Finding Your Own Voice” by Kevin Kling, Susan Klein and Motoko
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch: “Oklahoma Olio” by Territory Tellers*
12:30 - 2 p.m. – Workshop: “Crafting Myth, Folk and Fairytale” by Susan Klein
12:30 - 2 p.m. – Workshop: “Mime and Movement for Storytellers” by Motoko

Evening Performances
8 p.m. – “Inspirational Stories” with introductions by Minton Sparks
Session 1: Motoko and Kevin Kling
Session 2: Susan Klein
10:30 p.m. – Closing Reception

Unless noted, all performances and workshops are held in Stage Center (400 West Sheridan)

*Free event, lunch not included

STORIES - THIS SATURDAY IN CHOCTAW!

Let me tell you about....
Come one come all to the Choctaw Library for the June session of storyswaps on June 27 at 10:00 AM. Bring a story or a good set of ears to share in the fun. The library is located at 2525 Muzzy Street. For more information, Contact Susie Beasley or Rosemary Czarski at 390-8418 or email waywordtellers@yahoo.com.

FINALLY - CELEBRATE CREATIVE OKLAHOMA!!!

Wear your support for your creative side (or your support of creative Oklahoma)

OK TELLERS: OKLAHOMA ASSOC. OF STORYTELLERS (T-Shirts)
http://www.cafepress.com/OKTellers Join the OK TELLERS: Oklahoma Association of Storytellers! oktellers@gmail.com


OKLAHOMA PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS (T-Shirts)
http://www.cafepress.com/OKPP / Join the Ning site at www.oklapp.ning.com

GET YOUR STORYTELLING T-SHIRT!!!

Finally, cool shirts advertize your creative side!!!! Anyone can buy and wear these! Promote creative Oklahoma!!!!



OK TELLERS: OKLAHOMA ASSOC. OF STORYTELLERS (T-Shirts)
http://www.cafepress.com/OKTellers

OKLAHOMA PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS (T-Shirts)
http://www.cafepress.com/OKPP

Join the Ning! www.oklapp.ning.com

PLAN FOR SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL!

This year, the new OKC STORYTELLING FESTIVAL will be held Sept. 11 to 12 and will include multiple tellers and performers, and workshops.

the new festival will start on a great note with world-famous tellers Kevin Kling, Susan Klein, Motoko, and a musical storytelling element with Minton Sparks.

New Storytelling Group Forming in Central OK

As Oklahoma sets sail into a new millennium, a new group is forming to launch storytelling in the state into new and wider waters. OK TELLERS will be a loose association of artists who share tales through a variety of mediums and venues. Classic children's stories, urban tales, paranormal tales, historic tour guides, student storytellers, writer-tellers, puppeteers, and so much more!!

Plans are underway to establish a series of training events to launch people into storytelling! These will be available for scheduling in libraries, youth programs, and other venues for a reasonable program or per participant cost.

If interested, contact oktellers@gmail.com or log on to the Oklahoma Presenters and Performers ning committee http://www.oklapp.ning.com/ and join the OK Tellers group! A website has been set up to help promote the association as well : http://sites.google.com/site/oktellers/

Also, another group is being explored called STORIED TELLERS. If interested in either of these groups please contact the above email.

SCHEDULE FOR JUNE STORYTELLING CONFERENCE

For more information and to pre-register visit http://www.territorytellers.org/

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 , Seminole State College, Seminole, OK
8:00-9:00Vendor Set-Up
9:00-6:45Vendors Open
8:30Registration begins
9:30-11:30Storytelling WorkshopDan Keding: The Ghost Story: Boo!!Host: Darla L'Allier
11:30-12:30Lunch Break
12:30-2:30Storytelling WorkshopDovie Thomason: Exploring the Landscape of Stories: Your Voice & Your VisionHost: Greg Rodgers
1:00-2:00Story SessionHead 'Em Up: Move 'Em OutHost: Nancy Lenhart MatthewsMolly Lemmons, Jerry Young, Connie Fisher, Sky Shivers
2:45-4:45Storytelling WorkshopElizabeth Ellis: Ta(l)king it PersonallyHost: Jeanette Harjo
2:45-3:45Story SessionFolktales, Fairy Tales, ForeverHost: Barbara JonesKathryn Thurman, Tony Hardman, Liz Parker, Rosemary Czarski
3:50-4:50Story SwapFacilitator/Storyteller: Stella Long
7:00-9:00Evening Story ConcertEmcee: Kathryn ThurmanDan Keding, Dovie Thomason, Sky Shivers
9:30-MidnightGhost Tales (Mekusukey Mission)Emcee: Marilyn A. HudsonDovie Thomason, Dan Keding, Elizabeth Ellis

SATURDAY, June 6
8:00 Registration
8:00-1:00 & 4:45-6:45Vendors Open
8:30-10:30Storytelling WorkshopSky Shivers: The Brindle CowHost: Kay Plummer
8:45-9:45Story SwapFacilitator/Storyteller: Fran Stallings
10:00-11:00Story SessionStone SoupHost: Tim CouchBonnie Smith, Chester Weems, Rodger Harris, Elizabeth Ellis
11:10-12:10Storytelling WorkshopDarla L'Allier: A is for Aesop, PASS the NarrativeHost: Bonnie Smith
11:15-12:15Story SessionJust for the Sport of ItHost: Luann WatersSteve Kardaleff, Mystery Teller, Sam McMichael, Dan Keding
12:15-1:45Lunch Break
12:45-1:45Territory Tellers General Membership Meeting
1:45-3:15Native American ConcertEmcee: Greg RodgersLorie Robins, Phillip Harjo, Lynn Moroney, Dovie Thomason
1:45-2:45Story SwapFacilitator/Storyteller: Connie Fisher
3:30-4:45Spirit of Oklahoma ConcertEmcee: Elizabeth EllisKyle Dahlem, Greg Rodgers, DWe Williams
7:00-9:00Evening Story ConcertEmcee: Kathryn ThurmanSky Shivers, Dovie Thomason, Dan Keding
9:00Reception: Starry Story Night

ENJOY STORIES AT THE CHOCTAW LIBRARY , SAT. APRIL 25

Let me tell you about.... The WayWord Telllers and Choctaw Library send a note to say the last story swap for the spring will be at the Choctaw Library, Saturday April 25 (Gee that is tomorrow already) at 10:00 AM. "Come and share a story or two."

Would Your Company Like to be a Sponsor for the Spirit of OK Storytelling Festival?

There is still time to contribute support to this statewide event. Visit the Territory Tellers webpage and contact the President.

OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING AUTHORS FEATURED

The long awaited volume 3 of the "Red Dirt Anthology" from the Red Dirt Book Festival has arrived. This popular - every two year event- features an emphasis on "read-write-talk" as notable authors and emerging voices gather to celebrate the literary landscape of Oklahoma. As the introductory comments of Bill Hagen states: "...the authors represented here are the best testimony to the Oklahoma character, however you define it."

Featured in this third volume are: Dayna Dunbar, Paul Alfred, John T. Biggs, Jim Chastain, Jim Spurr, Julie Murray, Marilyn A. Hudson, Mildred Dennis, Yvonne Carpenter, Jan Hubbard, Hannibal B. Johnson, Davis D. Joyce, Anna Claire Kuchta, Stephen Z. Biller, Ken Hada, Beverly Rorem, Robert Love Taylor, Carolyn Ahern, Yvonne Carpenter, Ken Hada, Sarah Sanders, Rayshell Palmer, Pat Browning, Marion Jablonski, Daniel Charlson, Kathryn Thurman, Dorothy Alexander, Shirley Hoover Biggers, Barbara Wright Jones, Kenneth Shelly Armstrong, Peggie Fielding, Bonnie C. Smith, and Jackie King.

Copies are available from any Pioneer Library System branch. For more information about Red Dirt 4 visit the website www.reddirtbookfestival.org and mark your calendars for Nov. 5-7, 2009 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

NE Storytellers to meet April 20

Let me tell you about....TgT (the Tallgrass Tellers). They will be meeting Monday, 4/20 at 7pm at Bartlesville library, room B. Everyone is welcome!

OKC STORY SLAM

OKC StorySlam and the Istvan Gallery Present:"Good Intentions" on Friday, April 17, 2009. Registration: 7:00 p.m.Storytelling begins: 7:30 p.m.

The theme is "Good Intentions." The "Road" is paved with Good Intentions.

Have you ever set out to be the good Samaritan and ended up with a lawsuit? Have you found yourself attempting to solve a problem and actually end up making it bigger? If so, come share your story of Good Intentions at Oklahoma City's premiere storytelling event, the OKC StorySlam.

A StorySlam is an open mike, competitive storytelling event. There is a theme for each evening's event, and stories told must somehow relate to the evening's theme. Participating StorySlammers arrive early to sign up and names are selected at random. StorySlammers will spin tales of 7 minutes or less.

The performance should be told rather than read. Creativity is encouraged, truth is optional.Winners are selected by crowd response so bring all of your loud friends!

This open mike event is FREE and anyone is welcome to participate or listen to the stories. However, story content is often geared toward an adult audience. The evening will continue until everyone has had a chance to tell a story and the winners have been selected.

For more information, contact Stephen Kovash at 405 831-2874, email at okcstoryslam@yahoo.com , www.myspace.com/okcstoryslam or check out OKC StorySlam on Facebook

SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL IS HAUNTED

Read all about it at ....http://paranormallibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/04/spirit-of-oklahoma-storytelling.html#links

STORYTELLING IN CHOCTAW APRIL 26

For more information contact Susie Beasley or Rosemary Czarski at 390-8418. The library is located at 2525 Muzzy Street just 1 block north of NE 23 Street which is OK 62. Sponsored by WayWord Tellers, a Oklahoma City areawide storytelling organization, and the Choctaw Library.

Story Circle Saturday at Choctaw Library -CANCELED

DUE TO BAD WEATHER THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED - BUT JOIN THEM FOR THE NEXT ONE ON APRIL 26.

For those who are not going down to Denton Texas for their storytelling festival, you might want to drop by the Choctaw Library in Choctaw, Oklahoma for an hour of sharing tales informally on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (or a little longer).

For more information contact Susie Beasley or Rosemary Czarski at 390-8418. The library is located at 2525 Muzzy Street just 1 block north of NE 23 Street which is OK 62. Sponsored by WayWord Tellers, a Oklahoma City areawide storytelling organization, and the Choctaw Library.

PARACON, EL RENO, CELEBRATED GHOST STORIES

The theme for this event was celebrating the ghost story. Among the noted speakers for the 3rd Annual Paracon Conference were well-known Oklahoma celebrity, "Count Gregore", "Dr. Fear", TV's "Haunting Evidence" star Patrick Burns and noted author-publisher, Troy Taylor. Adding to the event was well-known Oklahoma storyteller, Marilyn A. Hudson aka "The Oklahoma Ghost Teller" sharing some true tales of the spooky variety to a packed house at the historic Elks Lodge.