STORYTELLING!
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It is one of those things that is indescribable –
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the ‘you had to be there to know what we mean’ kind of thing.
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It is wonderful.
Storytelling is not reading from a book. Storytelling is telling from memory,
and especially telling from the heart. The tale can bring you inside yourself.
You are there, you see, you hear, you smell the tale. The teller’s voice gives
you the tools, you paint the pictures.
And that is what the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild does. The members gather on a
regular basis to practice the tools of the art of storytelling. They, as a group
and individually, go into the community to share their tales.
And you can be part of the wonder. You can invite Guild members to your event to
share the wonder.
You can become a member of the Guild. You don't have to be a teller to join. If
you're not ready to tell, come anyway. Who knows? One of these days you may find
yourself saying, "You know, I have a story . . ."
Come in, meet us, and share the wonder of storytelling.
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Meets 4th
Sunday of each month Sept.-June 2:00-4:00 pm.
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Located at
Nicola's Books, Westgate Mall, 2513 Jackson Rd at Maple Road, Ann Arbor.
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Free! Bring a
story to tell or listen to swapped stories.
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All Guild events are
benefits. Proceeds are used to bring storytellers from around the country to Washtenaw
County for performances and workshops.
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October 27-29 - Howell Scary Story
Festival
Location: Howell
Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. @ Walnut Street, Howell 48843
"The Legend of Sleepy Howell".
Info: Jeff Doyle jjdoyle99@yahoo.com
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Friday, October 27 - 7:00 pm
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Children and adults 10 and up –
Show time 7:00 P.M.
Suggested donation $5 per person
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Saturday, October 28 - 8:00 pm
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Free Teaser after downtown
activities.
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Saturday, October 28 - 9:00
pm - Adult VIP Stories & Dessert
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The Haunted Opera House -
limited to 30 people.
Donation $25, includes coffee and dessert.
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Sunday, October 29 - 1:00 pm
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Children of all ages
Suggested donation $3 for kids and $5 for adults
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2006 Tellabration! Festival of
Stories - Ann Arbor
Performances and Workshops featuring Elizabeth Ellis. We are thrilled
to bring Dallas storyteller, Elizabeth Ellis, to town for a series of school
performances and workshops! Elizabeth is a versatile and riveting teller of
Appalachian and Texas tales, stories of heroic American women and unforgettable
personal stories.
Info: 734) 665-4312 or beverlyblack@talkamerica.net
or TriciaT23@webtv.net
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“Listener’s Choice” at National
Storytelling Festival
With: Jeff Doyle, Rob McCabe and Carol Pranschke
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Location:
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church / Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard (at Eastover), Ann Arbor
Admission: $8.00 at the door
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Featuring: Elizabeth Ellis, Yvonne
Healy, Elizabeth James,
Linda Luke, and Darryl Mickens
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Location:
Ann Arbor District Library—343 S. Fifth Ave.
Ages 5 & up—Admission Free
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November 16, 2006 - 4:30-6:30pm.
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"INFUSING THE CURRICULUM WITH STORY". Through a combination of
lecture, small group work and hands-on story creation renowned
artist-educator, Elizabeth Ellis, will demonstrate how to utilize story to
teach curriculum concepts and share a process for developing story to match
curriculum objectives. She will also highlight the state-mandated objectives
that directly relate to storytelling or can be effectively met with
storytelling.
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Location: W.I.S.D. 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor
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Registration required!
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Mail Check for $15 made out to W.I.S.D. and Your Name,
Affiliation/School/Group, Your Address, Phone & Email to:
W.I.S.D. Staff Development Services, 1819 S. Wagner Rd., P.O. Box 1406,
Ann Arbor, MI
48106-1406
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Limited to 50. Registration required by November 10, 2006
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November 18 - 1:00 pm
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“DEVELOPING
PERSONAL STORIES
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Location:
Pittsfield Branch Ann Arbor
District Library, 2359 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor. All may attend.
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Registration: not required.
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Fee: -0- Free!!!
Co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor
Storytellers Guild and the Ann Arbor District Library.
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Join Tricia Travis
as she tells her gripping story, “The Bellybutton Snatcher”. This story grew
out of her playful interactions with enthusiastic summer camp children and
is adapted with permission from Olga Loya’s version in Holt and Mooney’s
More Ready-to-tell Tales.
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Kathleen Wright,
mom, teacher, storyteller and oftentimes insomniac, sadly reports “Couldn’t
Sleep Last Night” is a true story, modeled after an old chant about a farm.
Kids love the repetition and rhythm, while adults commonly identify with the
theme . . . unfortunately.
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Singer and
songwriter Rowena Conahan delights young audiences with her retelling of
“The Magpie and the Milk,” a Turkish folktale. In this circular story you’ll
meet the foolish magpie, the old woman who steals his tail, and many others
along the way.
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When Lainie Levin
tells “the Great Banana Fight of 1978,” she’s always asked if it’s true.
Levin, a storyteller and singer since age 10, replies, “It is completely
true. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent.”
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Will Mr. Frog win
the heart of his lady fair? Will the wedding go off as planned? Will the
lovebirds live happily ever after? Join in the fun as Wanita Forgacs sings
the centuries-old ballad “Froggie Went A-Courtin”. Uh-huh.
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Have you ever been
so scared you couldn’t quit shaking? In “Bertha the Friendly Ghost”, Beverly
Black relates how a cozy family outing turned into a nightmare of sorts.
Beverly, a storyteller and Celtic harp player, specializes in telling
stories from her own life.
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CDs can be
purchased by sending a check for $15.95 made out to the
Ann Arbor Storytellers' Guild
Mail to:
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Beverly
Black
1126 Wines Dr.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
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Bilha, an actress, puppeteer and
storyteller, performs folktales, legends and myths for children and adults.
She also conducts storytelling and puppet theater workshops at beginning and
advanced levels.
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Beverly Black - (734) 665-4312 bevblack@umich.edu
Beverly enjoys telling interactive stories to children and adults who are
young at heart. Her stories may be combined with songs, Celtic harp music,
and/or drums and other percussion instruments.
Rowena tells her own stories, as well
as traditional folktales from many countries, and adaptations of popular
children's books. A Montessori teacher and homeschooling mom, she often
creates programs to fit the needs of different groups. Programs can include
singing, imagination games, sensorial experiences, and other activities
Lyn
particularly enjoys telling to adults, drawing on real-life experiences. She
also uses storytelling as part of her Creative Memories (tm) scrapbooking
workshops.
Jeff
developed his talents telling stories around the campfire and specializes in
telling scary and funny stories to kids of all ages. Mixing humor, scare
and surprise, Jeff’s tales are great at Halloween parties, campouts or Scout
meetings.
Whether performing alone or in the storytelling duo of Stone Soup (see
below), Wanita weaves both ethnic folk music and her original compositions
into folk tales from around the world. She especially enjoys visiting
schools, where she helps students make connections between their own
experiences and those of the characters in her folk and historical tales.
Take a
whirlwind trip around the world without leaving your seat! Multicultural
myths, folktales and histories abound when this vibrant Irish teller invites you
into the theater of your own imagination. Fee support available from MI Arts
& Humanities, MCACA, and Heartland Arts Fund (Arts Midwest).
Elizabeth, a 3rd generation storyteller, presents a variety of tales from
around the world, particularly focusing on the African Diaspora and Native
American folklore, as befitting her ancestors. Stories, songs, and more are
in store!
Retired elementary teacher and storyteller engages young and old listeners
with folk tales and lessons. Puppets may appear! Her spiritual stories
have far-reaching effects. Active in the Belleville Area Council for the
Arts, Linda is eager to hear any and all ideas about promoting the Arts.
Storyteller Rob McCabe has been delighting audiences with his unique brand
of storytelling theater. Using musical instruments including drums and
flutes, Rob weaves a magical web around his captivated listeners.
Lisa
brings fairy and folktales to life in her storytelling with a mixture of
chant, song, audience participation and props. She combines her own
stories with traditional and multicultural tales to create a fun and
fanciful experience for the whole family. Lisa is a children's librarian
with a Master's in English Literature, and loves to perform for families
and school-age children.
Darryl
loves to tell folktales from around the planet, bringing the spirit of Tai
chi and dance to his original interpretations.
A
newcomer to the storytelling world, Sharon is especially interested in
stories about Michigan, the Great Lakes, lighthouses, nature, and U.S.
history. As a Creative Memories Consultant she emphasizes the importance of
telling the stories behind the pictures we take.
Sherry
Roberts has been a librarian and storyteller for more than fifteen years.
During that time, she has told folktales and personal stories to children
and adults; for schools, churches, libraries, museums and businesses. She is
also half of the duo Stone Soup.
Perfectly at home in a library, museum, classroom, workshop for teachers,
youth or seniors’ group, Judy tells tales from around the world to engage
your mind and speak to your soul. A quilter as well as a storyteller, Judy
combines both enthusiasms with Quilts & Stories sessions for all ages.
The
enchanting storytelling and music duo of Wanita Forgacs and Sharon Roberts
has performed at festivals, schools, and museums for the very young to those
90 years young. Stone Soup specializes in ethnic themes from Ireland,
Latin America, Russia and North America, including the Inuit.
Tricia
delights audiences in Michigan and Florida with her interactive stories and
songs. Her character voices, puppets, felt board, and musical instruments
bring out each story’s full flavor of the funny, mysterious and wise.
Tricia’s background as a preschool, elementary and college teacher has
prepared her to enchant story listeners of all ages.
Kathleen
(a.k.a. KidPeople Tales) specializes in storytelling for families and
children (ages 0-10) and brings a mixture of stories, songs & chants: some
familiar & some refreshingly new. Props, puppets, and a variety of musical
instruments enhance her stories. She's lively, enthusiastic, and highly
engaging.
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