THAT’S Not on the Test! with Donald Davis
THAT’S Not on the Test! with Donald Davis
Stories we learn in school that were NOT in the curriculum. Wednesday, Oct 5 · 7:30pm · $20 Library Tent
Stories we learn in school that were NOT in the curriculum. Wednesday, Oct 5 · 7:30pm · $20 Library Tent
Much like photos and souvenirs, our memories have the power to remind us of times that were happy, sad, funny, or unusual. In this creative and playful session, you will draw up several memories. Using prompts Jay calls "sparks," participants will retrieve memories to start a story. You'll work with a partner, but don’t worry—no […]
Description: Family stories and folklore are valuable treasures that connect us to our past, provide a foundation for the present, and offer a guide for the future. In this workshop, you'll find ways to gather and cherish this treasure for both yourself and as a priceless gift to share. How-tos, resources, and expert tips are […]
Storytelling is a surprisingly flexible tool. It can entertain, inspire, inform, and even heal. Building on the use of storytelling as a healing practice in communities, schools, health care facilities, and religious institutions, Sheila will demonstrate how stories can help us heal divides and create a more inclusive and equitable world. The session will begin […]
Relax Thursday–Saturday afternoons at the Festival’s Wine and Beer Garden in the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall plaza. Ages 21 and up.
A beloved Festival tradition, two nights of fright await you in these open-air ghost story concerts featuring a different collection of haunting tales each night. Guest tellers and Festival veterans join other featured tellers on the Ghost Story Stage on both Friday and Saturday. Stories at 8 p.m. each night in any kind of weather. […]
Donate $100 in support of the International Storytelling Center and join the party!
Deadline Monday, August 1st! Have you got what it takes to be the National Storytelling Festival’s next Best Story Slammer? Anyone’s welcome to apply – all you need is a little bit of courage and a true, five-minute story that suits this year’s theme, HOMECOMING. Applications are in the form of a recorded 2-minute story […]
A beloved Festival tradition, two nights of fright await you in these open-air ghost story concerts featuring a different collection of haunting tales each night. Guest tellers and Festival veterans join other featured tellers on the Ghost Story Stage on both Friday and Saturday. Stories at 8 p.m. each night in any kind of weather. […]
Relax Thursday–Saturday afternoons at the Festival’s Wine and Beer Garden in the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall plaza. Ages 21 and up.