Area Storytelling Events
If you have an Illinois (or nearby midwest) storytelling event you'd like to have listed, please send an email to info@storytelling.org. The event will be reviewed before being included in this calendar. Listings are updated as necessary.
Updated August 19, 2008
Storytellers Syd Lieberman, Jim May, Jessica Carleton, Anne Shimojima,
Greg Weiss, Nancy Donoval, Mike Speller, Kevin Kling
and others perform for
ALMOST HOME:
STORIES FOR A SAFE SPACE
Join in the fun and celebration
THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN EVANSTON!
Saturday evening at Northwestern University
Sunday afternoon at the Celtic Knot.
See below!
TWO EVANSTON STORYTELLING PERFORMANCES
TO BE INCLUDED IN A SERIES OF BENEFIT SHOWS TO HELP MAKE
A SAFE HOME FOR STORYTELLER NANCY DONOVAL
Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Northwestern University (Wallis Theatre)
Storytellers Syd Lieberman, Mike Speller, Nancy Donoval
with Host/MC Greg Weiss & possible Surprise Guests!
Plus! An Arts & Culture Raffle and Yard Sale
7:00 pm - Doors Open for Arts & Culture Yard Sale
Bring something to donate; buy something to enjoy. Details below.
7:30 pm - Show Time
Wallis Theatre and Interpretation Center
1949 Campus Drive, Evanston
Directions/Parking Info at
http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/tic/directions.php
Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:30 p.m.
The Celtic Knot Public House (in the Snug)
626 Church Street, Evanston
Storytellers Jim May, Anne Shimojima, Jessica Carleton, Nancy Donoval
with Host/MC Greg Weiss and possible surprise guests!
Plus! An Arts & Culture Raffle and Yard Sale
1:30 pm - Doors Open for Arts & Culture Yard Sale
Bring something to donate; buy something to enjoy. Details below.
2:00 pm - Show Time
Directions/Parking Info at:
http://www.celticknotpub.com/HowtoFindUs.htm
Come early for lunch at the Knot, or stay after for dinner.
Other details for both events:
$20 suggested donation for each show.
More cheerfully and (gratefully) accepted.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Special Raffle Prize on Sunday Just for Folks Who Attend Both Shows!
DONATE TO THE ARTS & CULTURE YARD SALE & RAFFLE
If you have anything you'd like to donate for the Yard Sale and Raffle,
(Books, CDs, DVDs, Tickets to Cultural Events or Really Cool Tchotchkes)
contact Anne Shimojima at ashimojima@comcast.net
These are scent-free events.
Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, hairspray and other
scented products.
For more information, or to donate online if you can't attend:
http://web.mac.com/nancydonoval/iWeb/SafeHomeForNancy
To volunteer to help at one of the benefits or for any other queries,
contact Greg Weiss at gjweiss@earthlink.net or 708-799-8230
For those of you with friends and family farther north, let them know to
save the date for the next ALMOST HOME benefit cabaret:
NOVEMBER 15
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
KEVIN KLING
More performers TBA
THANKS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
August 24 - Itasca
Come Back to the Past
Spring Brook Nature Center's 28th Anniversary Family Festival with Storyteller Andy Talley
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: free
130 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL 60143
Info: sbnc@itasca.com or 630-773-5572
www.itascanaturecenter.com
August 24 - LaGrange
Hope Koon, Rev. Cat Knott, Claire Shunk and Megan Wells
An evening of Oscar Wilde Fairytales
2PM
First Presbyterian Church of La Grange
150 S. Ashland Avenue
La Grange, Illinois
fpclg.org
August 26 - October 14
Storytelling: Weave the Magic, Spin the Tale
Experience the enchantment of storytelling. Study form and technique; discover the power and function of stories; and learn to listen, read, compose and perform for both adult and youth audiences. Classes: Aug. 26 to Oct. 14. Field studies: travel to local storytelling festival(s). Fee $52 (includes transportation and entrance fees). Tuition extra. Information: College of DuPage County, Steve Schroeder, (630) 942-2514.
August 29 - August 30 - Sterling, IL
Sterling Storytelling Festival
Featuring: Al Batt, JoAnne Lower, Anne Shimojima, Kevin McMullin
Gartner Park
2121 W. Lefevre
Sterling, IL
Ticket Info:
All Festival (Fri. evening and all Sat) $12.00
Friday night 7:00 - 10:00 PM (mature audience) $5.00
Saturday All Day 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM $10.00
Saturday Family Pass $35.00 (up to 5 persons)
*children 5 and under free
For ticket information contact: Sterling Library
815-625-1370 or email storyfestival@aol.com
*credit cards will not be accepted
August 30 - Sept 1 - Geneva
Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival.
Workshops, music, stories and more.
Island Park in Geneva, IL
MUSIC BY
Mike Anderson - Lou & Peter Berryman - Bob Bovee & Gail Heil - Bryan Bowers - Judy Cook - Cooper, Nelson, & Early - Curtis & Loretta - Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer (Tent.) - Joel Mabus - Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen - Lee Murdock - Larry Penn - Bill Robinson & Friends - Danny Santos - Cosy Sheridan - Ed Trickett - Chris Vallillo - Matt Watroba And Several More Feature Acts To Be Announced
PLUS STORIES BY
Mike Anderson - In The Spirit - Yvonne Healy - Chris Fascione - The Fox Valley Storytelling Guild
Storytelling Workshop - Don Falkos - download information
For more information visit http://www.foxvalleyfolk.com/
September 5-6 - LaCrosse WI
LaCrosse Storytelling Festival featuring Jackson Gillman and Elizabeth Ellis
www.lacrossestoryfest.com
Jackson Gillman and Elizabeth Ellis are the featured tellers, plus some wonderful local talent. One, Kenny Salwey, has written a book, Tales of the Last River Rat, and was the narrator for a BBC TV movie about the Mississippi.
Jackson and Elizabeth are also conducting workshops on Saturday morning (9/6). Each workshop is $10 and they run at separate times so it is easy to go to both.
September 6 & 7 - Sandwich
Sandwich Fair
Storyteller: Andy Talley as André St Pierre
Description: The Sandwich Fair is the oldest continuing county fair in Illinois, having been held every year since 1889. Spanning 120 years, the Sandwich Fair is one of the largest in Illinois, drawing thousands of people with live entertainment, food, games, shows, judgings, cook-offs, crafts,tractor pulls and livestock shows.
Address: Pratt Rd. Sandwich IL
Info: sandwichfair@prairienet.com or (815) 786-2159
www.sandwichfair.com
September 7 - Evanston
Storytelling in the Snug with
BETH HORNER
8:00 pm
There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will "pass the hat" for Beth that evening.
Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then retire with your drinks to the coziness of the Snug for storytelling!!
Reservations strongly recommended. If any Deaf or Hard of Hearing person would like to attend, a sign language interpreter will be provided.
The Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 864-1679
www.celticknotpub.com
September 7 - Alden & Woodstock
Storyteller Doug Elliott
1pm-3pm in Alden, Illinois: Doug Elliott, storyteller, naturalist and author of Wild Woods Wisdom will lead a workshop on storytelling and the natural world.
Then, in the evening, Doug will do an evening of stories and songs at Spoken Word/Stage Left: 7pm — 9pm. The theme of the program will be “Groundhogology.
September 13 - Spring Grove
Illinois Storytelling Presents Moonlight Mystery
What do you get when you join the world's largest corn maze with some of Illinois's finest storytellers? Moonlight Mystery!
Celebrate the full moon with exciting tales of corn and harvest lore, mysterious mazes, and full moon fantasies. The entire family will enjoy the early concert from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
But wait! There's more! For the brave, for the very brave, a concert from 8:30 – 10:00 PM with some of Illinois's premier ghost storytellers. Bring a friend. You won't want to go home alone.
Storytellers include:
Lynne Clayton
Janice Del Negro
Judith Heimeman and Daniel Marcotte
Jim May
Marie Ringenberg
Ben Rosenfeld
Joshua Safford
Jane Stenson
Megan Wells
Oba William King
This is a rain or shine event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating under the tent.
6:30 – 8 PM, Family Concert
8:30 – 10:00 PM, Stories for the Brave
Richardson's Corn Maze
9407 Richardson Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
$9.50 Adults ages 19-64
$8.50 Students ages 13-18
$7.00 Children 5-12
$7.00 Seniors
Kids under 5 FREE
Add $5.00 to the above ticket prices and visit the corn maze too!
For questions contact Illinois storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
September 19-21 – Story City Iowa
Story City Storyfest
Featuring Linda Gorham, Pippa White, Kevin Strauss, Eugene Fracek, and Darren Raleigh.
September 20 - Woodstock
Kucha and Tony Brown at Spoken Word Cafe
Kucha and Tony Brown: “Jumpin’ Jambalaya” --stories and rhythms from the African American tradition -- for the whole family!
Spoken Word Cafe is located at Stage Left of the Woodstock Opera House on Woodstock’s historic square, 325 Van Buren Street. For more information contact Jim May at 815-382-5264 or maystory@earthlink.net.
September 21 - Arlington Heights
Storyacting With Paddy Lynn Under the Pepsi Tent
Times: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
The Arlington Park Racetrack
2200 W. Euclid
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
Admission required to get into the park.
September 27 & 28 - Plano, IL
Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
Storyteller: Andy Talley as Andre‚ St Pierre
A free family-fun event serving to unite young and old alike in the education and sharing with other like-minded individuals, the knowledge, safety skills, and experiences gained through hunting and fishing.
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free
Address: Silver Springs State Park, 13608 Fox Rd, Yorkville, Il 60560
Email: info@nihfd.org
www.huntingandfishingdays.org
September 28 - Evanston
Storytelling in the Snug with JANICE DEL NEGRO
8:00 pm
There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will "pass the hat" for Janice that evening.
Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then retire with your drinks to the coziness of the Snug for storytelling!!
Reservations strongly recommended. If any Deaf or Hard of Hearing person would like to attend, a sign language interpreter will be provided.
The Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 864-1679
www.celticknotpub.com
October 9-30 - Multiple Locations
MEGAN WELLS tells
DRACULA: a story experience adapted from Bram Stoker's famous novel
OCTOBER 9 7 PM
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
800 Chestnut
Western Springs, Illinois
fordlibrary.org
OCTOBER 18 7:30 PM
Spoken Word at Stage Left Cafe
125 Van Buren
Woodstock, Illinois
woodstockoperahouse.com
OCTOBER 24 7 PM
Cutting Hall
150 E. Wood Street
Palatine, Illinois
palatineparkdistrict.com
OCTOBER 25 7:30 PM
Village Players Theater
1010 W. Madison Street
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
village-players.org
OCTOBER 30 7 PM
Bartlett Public Library
800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois 60103
bartlett.lib.il.us
October 2-6 - Jonesborough TN
National Storytelling Festival
Plan now to attend the world-renowned National Storytelling Festival and hear your favorite tellers. Check out the Festival at www.storytellingcenter.net
RELAX. All the trip details are taken care of: transportation, motel and festival ticket. Great rates. Pleasant and carefree group travel with McHenry County Storytelling Guild. Almost 300 people have enjoyed the Festival via our trip over the past 25 years.
Make this the year you join us: Thursday, October 2 – Monday, October 6, 2008
Three pick-up points in Illinois: Wheeling, Burr Ridge, Champaign. Estimate is $600 per person/double occupancy with 30 participants on the coach. Capacity is 40. The more, the merrier, and cost decreases to $525 estimate. Full and partial packages available. Advance Registration is $150 if received by March 1. After March 1 registration will be $175.
Questions? Contact Denise at festivaltrip@earthlink.net
Evenings at 630-556-4771 Days at 630-584-0076, ext. 236
October 11 & 12 - Willow Springs
A River Through History
Storyteller: Andy Talley as André St Pierre
A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era.
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: $8 Adults, $4 seniors & youth 12-18, $3 youth 6-12 under 6 free, $18 family pass
Address: Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, Willow Springs, IL
Email: stan@ariverthruhistory.com or 708-937-0009
www.ariverthruhistory.com
October 12 - Villa Park
MEGAN WELLS tells THE HISTORY OF THE BREAST
3 PM
Prairie and Vine Wine Shop
29 E. Park Blvd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
prairieandvine.com
October 17
Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival
Literary Villians
Judith Black, Jim May, Scott Phelps, Megan Wells
7:30 PM
The Genesee Theatre
203 North Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
bradburystorytellingfestival.org
October 18 - Woodstock
Megan Wells at Spoken Word Cafe
Bram Stokers’ DRACULA
Spoken Word Cafe is located at Stage Left of the Woodstock Opera House on Woodstock’s historic square, 325 Van Buren Street. For more information contact Jim May at 815-382-5264 or maystory@earthlink.net.
October 18 - Woodstock
Scare on the Square
Woodstock's 15th annual Scare on the Square will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Dress for the weather and bring your family out under the stars on Woodstock's Historic Square from 7:30-9:00 pm. This year's storytellers will be Woodstock's own Ben Rosenfield and special guest Janice Del Negro. The first half of the
program is for families and children, but The second half is guaranteed to be scarier; be warned!
October 19 - Evanston
Storytelling in the Snug with
JUDITH BLACK
8:00 pm
There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will "pass the hat" for Judith that evening.
Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then retire with your drinks to the coziness of the Snug for storytelling!!
Reservations strongly recommended. If any Deaf or Hard of Hearing person would like to attend, a sign language interpreter will be provided.
The Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 864-1679
www.celticknotpub.com
October 31 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Late Night Fright -- A concert for young adults and adults
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
November 7 - Evanston
Storytelling in the Snug with
SANDI SYLVER
8:00 pm
There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will "pass the hat" for Sandi that evening.
Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then retire with your drinks to the coziness of the Snug for storytelling!!
Reservations strongly recommended. If any Deaf or Hard of Hearing person would like to attend, a sign language interpreter will be provided.
The Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 864-1679
www.celticknotpub.com
November 15 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
November 22 - Woodstock
Joy and Steve Aavang at Spoken Word Cafe
Joy and Steve Aavang: A tribute to veterans
Spoken Word Cafe is located at Stage Left of the Woodstock Opera House on Woodstock’s historic square, 325 Van Buren Street. For more information contact Jim May at 815-382-5264 or maystory@earthlink.net.
December 20 - Woodstock
Spoken Word Cafe
Annual Heifer Project fundraiser with a host of storytellers including Susan Black, Syd Lieberman, Jim May and more...
Spoken Word Cafe is located at Stage Left of the Woodstock Opera House on Woodstock’s historic square, 325 Van Buren Street. For more information contact Jim May at 815-382-5264 or maystory@earthlink.net.
January 17, 2009 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
February 21, 2009 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
March 21, 2009 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
April 18, 2009 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org
May 16, 2009 - River Forest
Illinois Storytelling Presents: Third Saturday Open Mic Night
Location: Dominican University
7900 West Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Contact Illinois Storytelling at 630-877-0931 • Email info@storytelling.org