Roanoke Public Library seeks summer storytelling for families.

There are 3 separate dates and times. They are open to different storytellers for each date or one for all three. This is PAID work.

Monday, June 24th, from 9:40-10:30

Thursday, June 27th, from 9:40-10:30

Monday, July 1st, also from 9:40-10:30

Please reach out to Marissa Blankenship, marissa.blankinship@roanokeva.gov, 540.853.5842 with questions and to discuss rates.

Looking for a Storyteller that can show the cultural, racial and ethnic diversity of our region and its people, through stories. The second edition of our African - American and Multicultural Festival will take place on the 21st and 22nd of September, at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. 

Dates, time and location:

September 21 & 22, 2024

Time:

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday

Location:

Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand

Contact Roxana Staton,

rstaton@waynesboro.k12.va.us

(540) 946-4616 Ext.12

This is a paying opportunity.

On June 6th, 2024, join emcee Lona Bartlett and storytellers Karin Amano, Heather Forest, Chetter Galloway, Ingrid Nixon, and Jessica Robinson for Storytelling: The Musical. Varied styles of story, with music.

Online Only at 8:00pm Eastern.

Details and Tickets Here

Are you a fan of the art of storytelling? Do you want to be a part of a community that celebrates the oral storytelling tradition? Look no further than Let Me Tell Ya! We are a group of enthusiastic storytellers who gather virtually twice a month to share our stories and provide feedback in a safe and supportive environment.

Our storytelling guild meets on the second Tuesday of every month, where we share stories that are in development and provide constructive feedback. We focus on three key points: What did we like, where did we get hung up, and what did we want more of? This allows us to hone our storytelling skills and become better storytellers. We have a story swap based on a theme on the fourth Tuesday of every month. We encourage family-friendly stories to be five to seven minutes long for equity of voice. This is a great opportunity to share your stories and hear the stories of others.

All of our events are free, and we invite you to RSVP and receive a Zoom invite by visiting www.StorytellingConnections.com or the Let Me Tell Ya Facebook page. Join us and become a part of a community that celebrates the art of storytelling!

Upcoming Events:

Story Swap - Tuesday, June 11, 7:00pm to 8:30 pm

• Register Here

Stories of Fathers and Sons - Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 7:00pm

• Register Here

On June 29th, 2024, Better Said Than Done will be playing at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “It’s All Fun and Games,” with Emcee Nick Baskerville and storytellers J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, Amanda Lawrence, Jeanna Lee, Joan Leotta, Jamie Mcelhatton, and Sarah Snyder.

Details and $15 Tickets Here

Jessica Robinson is leading 2 storytelling workshops this summer. Both are online.

Choose your style. June 22 is a limited class size, 4 hour workshop where everyone is expected to participate. July 24 is 90 minutes only, and a handful of the unlimited attendees will get to share a story. Both focus on personal storytelling.

Details and Registration Here.

If you have an event that you are running, performing in, or teaching at - let us know.

AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR EVENT, FILL OUT THIS FORM or email vasanews3@gmail.com with:

Title of Event, Date of Event, Location Details, Link to get tickets/register and/or for more information, and Cost.

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