Story SWAP
SWAP on Nov. 12 in Shepherdstown with SPEAK—followed by attendance
at performance by 2024 commissioned teller
Mountaineer Week at WVU;
Mountaineer Week at WVU; date TBD; host is Jo Ann Dadisman at
jdadisman@aol.com
Kentucky Storytelling Association Annual Conference
Kentucky Storytelling Association Annual Conference on Nov. 1-2 at
Greenbo Lake
Finding Your Story Workshop
WORKSHOP #3 (virtual); Finding Your Story with Andy Frankel; Oct. 24 @
7:00-8:30
A Curved World: A Journey Through Storytelling, Global Sounds, and the Spirit of Music
Journey through storytelling, global sounds, and the spirit of music in this concert featuring musical instruments from all over the world including regional Celtic and Appalachian music. Located indoors at the WV Botanic Garden Terrace, the concert features internationally acclaimed musicians and master storytellers: Nina Assimakopoulos, Chris Haddox, Jamie Froemel, the Mudlarks, and more! Seats are limited and reservations via the link are required.
Seats are limited and reservations will go fast. Link to reserve: is below: https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/
Featuring
Nina Assimakopoulos, Storytelling, Global Flutes, Theremin
Gary Gini: Didgeridoo and Synthesizer
Double Bass: Brady Myers
Percussion: Braden Lloyd, Jake Voight, Joan Adams
Sound: Jake Sandridge
The MudLarks: Ryan Kurczak, Hurdy Gurdy, Claire Sweeney, Nyckelharpa, Val Mindel, Violin, Cal Stroud, Irish Flute
Chris Haddox, Guitar and Banjo, Songs/Stories
Jamie Froemel, Tall Tales
A Spooky FestivfAll Open Mic
Since Thursday October 17th is FestivALL and ArtWalk CWV, the Folklore Music Exchange will be hosting Open Mic back in the shop! Aannnd since it’s spooky season, we’ll be featuring a guest performance from storyteller Linda Ellen with a special story about ghosts, monsters, and things that go bump in the night!
We’ll have 10 slots available at 10 mins each with signups starting the day of. So you can email, message, call, or text to get your name on the list to perform!
It doesn’t have to be a musical performance either. If you’ve got a ghost or creepy story to share, we’d love to hear it!
So tell your friends and join us next week for a Special Spooky FestivFall Open Mic!
Folklore Music Exchange
(304) 357-9717
folkloremusicexchange@gmail.com
Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1092365926229362&set=a.180017797464184
Grand Vue Storytelling
Grand Vue Storytelling on Sept. 18 in Moundsville; host is Judi Tarowsky at
storytellerjudi@gmail.com
Appalachian Festival
Appalachian Festival, Date/time TBA Frostburg; host is Katie Ross at
okross40@gmail.com
WVSG Retreat
RETREAT: Aug. 9-10 at Folklife Center, Fairmont State University
Workshop #2: Karen Vuranch on Saturday; schedule to follow;
host: Bill Hairston at wihairston@yahoo.com
Mt State Art & Craft Fair
Mt State Art & Craft Fair in Cedar Lakes over the 4th; (main tent telling July
5,6 and 7); host is Jo Ann at joanndadisman@gmail.com
WV Folk Festival
WV Folk Festival in Glenville on June 20-23 in Oral Traditions Tent; host:
Judi Tarowsky; contact is storytellerjudi@gmail.com
Story SWAP
SWAP at Tygart Lake (Taylor County); June 8 at 1:00; host Barbara Seels and
Jo Ann Dadisman
Vandalia over Memorial Day weekend;
Vandalia over Memorial Day weekend;
hosts are Mikalena Zuckett and Bill Hairston at wihairston@yahoo.com
Tales on Second Tuesdays with Teri
Join Teri Lott on the second Tuesday of each month, January through May, at 10:00 a.m. ET on Facebook. Please note this is a change from her previous Tales on Tuesdays with Teri which used to air every week. Teri shares 30 minutes of fun stories for all ages. Can't watch live? You can watch later by searching for "Teri Lott videos" on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/teri.lott.7
Spring Fling for WVSG
Friday evening concert: 7:00 with “All Things New” theme
Saturday:
9:00-9:30 with hospitality
9:30:10:30 Workshop (TBD)
10:45-12:00 meeting: updates, concerts, swaps, and August retreat
12:00 Clock Award
Lunch
1:15-3:00 mentoring, swapping, sharing
3:00-4:00 an additional hour of work for those who wish to stay
Contact Judi Tarowsky at storytellerjudi@gmail.com
Tales on Second Tuesdays with Teri
Join Teri Lott on the second Tuesday of each month, January through May, at 10:00 a.m. ET on Facebook. Please note this is a change from her previous Tales on Tuesdays with Teri which used to air every week. Teri shares 30 minutes of fun stories for all ages. Can't watch live? You can watch later by searching for "Teri Lott videos" on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/teri.lott.7
Tales on Second Tuesdays with Teri
Join Teri Lott on the second Tuesday of each month, January through May, at 10:00 a.m. ET on Facebook. Please note this is a change from her previous Tales on Tuesdays with Teri which used to air every week. Teri shares 30 minutes of fun stories for all ages. Can't watch live? You can watch later by searching for "Teri Lott videos" on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/teri.lott.7
Workshop-The Art of the Long Form Historical Narrative at the Texas Storytelling Festival, Denton, TX
At this in-person event, Judi Tarowsky will be presenting her workshop on finding, researching, writing and presenting a long form historical narrative.