May 2010

Remember the days of sitting around the radio and listening to those great old stories?

 I don’t either – I’m not old enough. But I do enjoy the radio stories of today, an old tradition with a new urban feel. Tune in on Sundays to National Public Radio, WLRN 91.3. You can hear The Public Storyteller with Dr.Caren Neile at 4:00 and at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays in May you can hear stories from The Moth a storytelling slam sensation from New York that is sweeping the nation. Think of VOX but bigger.

The Moth is dedicated to promoting the art of storytelling. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection.

“The success of The Moth is one example of the phenomenon of storytelling that is gaining momentum nationwide. In The Moth’s case, these narrative sessions are fast becoming an institution.” - The New York Times

Check it out.

May Events 

Wednesday, May 5  6:30 Free

The Puppet Guild of South Florida has extended an invitation to attend their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.  They meet at Puppet Network in Fort Lauderdale ( 504 NW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 ).

An RSVP is appreciated so they know how many chairs to set out and to plan for drinks and snacks.

If you have questions or to RSVP call Dave Goboff  at (954) 667-3283

http://www.puppetguildofsouthflorida.com/Home

The May 5 meeting is not set in stone yet, but may be moved to the Southwest Regional Library in conjunction with our Puppet Exhibit scheduled to open in May.

The June 2 meeting features Caren Neile - she'll talk about the essential elements of a story and what makes it sing.

Friday, May 7, 2-3 pm  Free

I'll Tell You Mine If You Tell Me Yours

A Story Sharing Circle led by Glad McLeod at the Hagen Ranch. We all have a story about love, about life, about laughter, about tears. Share your story at the Hagen Ranch Road Library.

Road Library 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446   

Library map 561-894-7500

Thursday, May 20, 6:45-8:45 Free

Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild

Bring a story to work on, get feedback and get it ready to tell at an open mic night. Or come to listen and find out what is happening in the world of storytelling.

 West Boca Branch  - Map and directions

18685 State Road 7
 Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 470-1600

Saturday, May 29,

NO VOX this month. Your story will have to wait until June.

May 28-30

The 58th Annual Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster State park in White Springs Florida. 3 days of music, storytelling, food and crafts. You won’t want to leave the park. Visit www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest for complete listings.

Summer Events Classes and Conferences

June events 

Friday, June 4  2-3 pm  Free

I'll Tell You Mine If You Tell Me Yours

A Story Sharing Circle led by Glad McLeod at the Hagen Ranch We all have a story about love, about life, about laughter, about tears. Share your story at the Hagen Ranch Road Library.

Road Library 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446  

Library map 561-894-7500

Thursday, June17, 6:45-8:45 Free

Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild

West Boca Branch  - Map and directions

18685 State Road 7
 Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 470-1600

Just North of Yamato Road on the west side of 441 (State Rd. 7)

Saturday, June 26,

VOX Storytelling Slam, Gizzi's Coffee Gourmet, 2275 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, 561-266-9797, 8 p.m.-FREE

June 28- July 1 

Telling Stories to Children, a 4 Day Course with Judith Black in the seaport town of Marblehead, MA 01945  
Every year, since 1988, people who love and utilize storytelling have gathered from all over this country and arrived in Marblehead MA for an in depth exploration of the art of telling, themselves as tellers, and the possibilities of how they might use this ancient and resonant art form to transform their lives and those of the people they work with. Educators of all stripes, ministers, rabbis, therapists, social workers,business leaders, entertainers have used this class as a springboard for integrating storytelling into their lives and work. Morning workshops, afternoon coaching, tellings to authentic children, good food (home made pastries every morning!) and informal gatherings shape these days. Massachusetts PDP’s offered.

 Fee: ($375) For more information contact

Judith Black E-mail : jb@storiesalive.com  

phone: 781-631-4417

www.tellingstoriestochildren.com

To reserve a spot send $100 to:
Judith Black
33 prospect St.
Marblehead, MA 01945

Please do explore my site: www.storiesalive.com

Summer Class: www.tellingstoriestochildren.com

July Events

Friday, July2  2-3 pm  Free

I'll Tell You Mine If You Tell Me Yours

A Story Sharing Circle led by Glad McLeod at the Hagen Ranch We all have a story about love, about life, about laughter, about tears. Share your story at the Hagen Ranch Road Library.

Road Library 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446  

Library map 561-894-7500

Thursday, July 15, 6:45-8:45 Free

Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild

West Boca Branch  - Map and directions

18685 State Road 7
 Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 470-1600

Just North of Yamato Road on the west side of 441 (State Rd. 7)

Saturday, July 31,

VOX Storytelling Slam, Gizzi's Coffee Gourmet, 2275 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, 561-266-9797, 8 p.m.-FREE

Thursday, July 29 - August 1, 

       
The NATIONAL STORYTELLING CONFERENCE
Warner Center Marriott, Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), California

This is the big one, held only once every two years!

MORE workshops, MORE intensives, MORE pre-conferences, MORE master classes, MORE concerts, MORE swaps, MORE networking, MORE storytelling delight! For MORE details, visit http://www.storynet.org/conference/index.html or contact NSN Board Chair Caren Neile at carenina@bellsouth.net.

National Storytelling Network is holding their pull-out-all-the-stops national conference in Los Angeles. NSN conference is open to the public, although if you join NSN, you'll get numerous member discounts.  The conference will feature workshops, performance showcases, concerts, and enough networking opportunities to take your storytelling to the next level.