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Sun - Fri Nov 16-21     Gwynn W. Ramsey, "Storytelling and Folklore from the Southern Appalachians," Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Education Conference Center, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz, VA 24184.
For Elderhostel Registrants -- $450. Contact: (540) 721-2759
Motel like accomodations. Some of the topics presented for discussion: Location of the Southern Appalachians, Origin of its people, Southern Appalachian Cultures, abundant storytelling, folklore categories including: speech & naming, legends, myths, riddles & verbal puzzles, folktales, folkmusic, folksongs, folkgames, non-verbal folklore.

Thu
Nov 20

 7:30 pm  

Java J's Downtown, 501 State St., Bristol, VA: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Free; we pass the hat! For more information, call Mimi Rockwell at 276-669-8358, Pat Musselman at 423-878-8941 or e-mail bristolstory@aol.com
Sat Nov 22     Bil Lepp at the Franklin Park Performing Arts Theater in Purcelleville, in a mini-LAUGHS program with music by the Jug Band. Details -- google: "Franklin Park Performing ARts Theater"
    Telltale Hearts -- Richmond VA

Folklore! it's everywhere ...and it's not just for children anymore. Come find out why. Same Prices As Last Year! $10 Adults, $6 ages 10-14, Reservations Recommended. Buy a Season Ticket and SAVE. For Tickets, please contact: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Credit Cards Accepted.

Sun Nov 23

 2:30 pm Beaver Creek Storytelling Guild

Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., Bristol, VA: Tellabration 2008! Admission: 2 cans of food to be donated to the
Bristol Food Pantry. For more information, call Mimi Rockwell at 276-669-8358, Pat Musselman at 423-878-8941 or e-mail bristolstory@aol.com
Sat Dec 6 9:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday Storytelling Series #1

Saturday
Storytelling Series
Each series will have different workshops and content...plan to attend all 4! Pricing for each series will vary due to food & venue costs.

Virginia Highlands Community College (Building 3), Abingdon, VA. Cost: $75 (VASA member); $85 (non-member).
Cost Includes: Lunch, handouts, 2 workshops, coaching, story swaps, light refreshments, evaluations (optional), story exercise and more! Got questions?
Send an email to kimweitkamp@justkissthefrog.com, or call 540-449-1458.

Workshops:
GROW : with Kim Weitkamp
No matter what level of telling you are interested in you have to find places to tell! This workshop will help you market yourself to potential venues as well as festivals. Learn the in's and out's of promo packets, marketing tools, festival etiquette, and more. Proven techniques that garner results!

DIGGING HISTORY! with Paul Conco
This workshop will dig into the in's and out's of story research. Learn how to flesh out the important facts that make a story interesting. Paul will tech you how to weave those facts together into an interesting story of oral history.

Coming up:

March 1st - Richmond Hill Retreat Center: Richmond, VA

June 13th - Junebug Storytelling Festival: Roanoke, VA

September 26 - Venue TBA: Northern VA
Thu
Dec
18		 7:30 pm Beaver Creek Storytelling Guild "Christmas Stories," Java J's Downtown, 502 State St., Bristol, VA. Free; we pass the hat! For more information, call Mimi Rockwell at 276-669-8358, Pat Musselman at 423-878-8941 or e-mail bristolstory@aol.com

Thu
Jan
6

 5:30-7:30 pm Beaver Creek Storytelling Guild

"An Appalachian Old Christmas," Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., Bristol, VA. Light refreshments. Free Admission. Donations Appreciated. For more information, call Mimi Rockwell at 276-669-8358, Pat Musselman at 423-878-8941 or e-mail bristolstory@aol.com

Sat
Feb
14

   Telltale Hearts -- Richmond VA "Fools for Love & Decadent Desserts," -- stories to celebrate the Valentine season, with catered desserts from Expressions Restaurant. ($18 buys you entertainment and carbs!) Reservations Recommended. Buy a Season Ticket and SAVE. For Tickets, please contact: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Credit Cards Accepted.

Sat
Mar
28

   Telltale Hearts -- Richmond VA Woven Yarns in Concert, George Crafts and Dee Kysor tell and sing some of their best stories. $10 Adults, $6 ages 10-14, Reservations Recommended. For Tickets, please contact: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Credit Cards Accepted.
Sat
Apr
25		   Telltale Hearts -- Richmond VA

Dancing with the Storytellers, Our Tenth Anniversary Gala, a joyous celebration of the Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers longevity. $10 Adults, $6 ages 10-14, Reservations Recommended. For Tickets, please contact: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Credit Cards Accepted.

Sat
Jun
6		   Telltale Hearts -- Richmond VA

"Laughing to Live, Living to Laugh" -- a fun-filled evening of humorous stories. $10 Adults, $6 ages 10-14. Reservations recommended. For Tickets, please contact: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Credit cards accepted.