Calendar

2010

* This calendar lists only events that are open to the public. Our member storytellers are frequently performing on other days in school systems and other locations not open to the public. See the listing of available tellers for direct contact and booking information.

February

Mon, Feb 15—DEADLINE to submit a one page pitch for a story to be included in SpeakeasyDC’s Capital Fringe Festival program. Send to amy@speakeasydc.org
Fri, Feb 19—7-8 pm Margaret Chatham tells Br’er Rabbit stories for “Fireside Fables” at Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston. For family audience, includes a warm drink & tasty treats. $8; reservations required by Feb. 9. Call 703-476-9689 or email naturalist@reston.org.
Sat, Feb 20–7:30 pm STORYSWAP Storytellers and listeners are invited to the home of Barbara Effron in Annandale for an evening of shared stories and potluck snacks, and a chance to meet Linda Goodman. Call 703-323-1783 for RSVPs and directions.
Mon, Feb 22—7 pm cocktails & music; 8 pm hear 7 tellers in “Across the Divide: Stories about Race in Baltimore” at Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert St, Baltimore. $20, advance reservations recommended. Part of The Stoop Storytelling Series, 410-332-0033 or see www.stoopstorytelling.com for details.
Feb 26-28 Virginia United Methodist Lay Ministries Academy will include two storytelling courses: “I Love to Tell The Story”, with David Bailey and Rose Sotelo. In this class, participants will learn different approaches to telling Bible stories and will study techniques for learning and fleshing out stories from scripture and contemporary events. Participants will tell short stories and have lots of feedback to enhance their storytelling experience. And “Great Bible Stories Paralleled in Modern Times”, with Linda Goodman. God’s wondrous works did not end with Biblical times. His spirit is just as active in the world today,. This course will focus on creating our own stories by using Bible stories as a template. The results will yield not only good stories to be shared, but strong witness for faith, hope, and love. Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center in Blackstone, VA. Full registration $156.34 includes room & board. Commuters pay $64.25, which still includes meals. Register online at VAUMC.org, call 434-292-5308 or email cyndischnell@vaumc.org
Feb 26 at 9:30 pm & Feb 27 at 7:30 pm SpeakeasyDC presents Regie Cabico, Delia Perry, Eva Salvetti, Ayo Okunseinde, and Vijai Nathan in “Wetbacks,Aliens and Towelheads: True Stories from the First Generation” at The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St, NE$18.50 + $1.50 processing fee=$20. www.speakeasydc.com
Sat, Feb 27—4 pm Laura J. Bobrow narrates “Goldielocks and the Three Bears” with the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, VA http://loudounsymphony.org
Sun, Feb 28—4 pm 4th at 4 StoryFolk at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 mile N of Baltimore Beltway on Dulaney Valley Rd. Please bring something to nibble or sip and a story to share. RSVP Barb 410-252-1438 or Diane at 410-321-8419

March
Wed, Mar 3 – 7 pm Gary Lloyd tells Chocolate-covered Fairytales at the Mary Riley Stiles Library in Falls Church. Free, 703-248-5031
- Wed, Mar. 3—7:30 pm Kensington Row Story Salon, Susannah Holstein and Ellouise Schoettler show that storytelling is not only for children. Free, Presentation followed by open mike, 6 minute limit. See ellouisestory.com. 301-949-9416.
Thu, Mar 4—4:30-5:45 pm Twinbrook Library Storytellers’ Club, for ages 5-14.
Sat, Mar 6 – 11 am Gary Lloyd tells Chocolate-covered Fairytales at the Fairfax Regional Library as part of the Fairfax Chocolate Lovers’ Festival. Free but seek reservations at 703-293-6227
Sats, Mar 6, 13 & 20 at 10:15 am Matthew-Daniel Stremba “Is There Life After High School English?” new story work, old materials, in rehearsal & open to the public for free in mid-town Baltimore. For exact location, e-mail stories@stremba.us
Sat, Mar 6—7:30 pm STORYSWAP Storytellers and listeners meet in the home of Cricket Parmalee in Silver Spring for an evening of shared stories and potluck snacks. Free. Please call 301-588-3912 for RSVPs and directions.
Tue, Mar 9 SpeakeasyDC takes on “American Idol” Stories about brushes with fame. Town Dance boutique, 2009 8th St, NW (corner of 8th & U). Doors open at 6:30, show 8-10. $10 cash at the door. All you can eat buffet for $10. No reservations. www.speakeasydc.com
Sat, Mar 13—2 pm “Brave Women, Strong Women,” a Women’s History Story Swap with Voices in the Glen storytellers for ages 8 & up, hosted by Bill Mayhew. Beltsville Library, 4319 Sellman Road, Beltsville. Free. 301-937-0294.
- Sat, Mar 13—2 pm “Sign Me a Story” Fred Michael Beam, deaf performer with his vocal interpreter at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd, Leesburg, VA 703-777-0323
- Mon. Mar 15 Deadline to get the current reduced rate on tickets for the National Storytelling Festival, first weekend in October. www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/
- Thu, Mar 18—7 pm Batt Burns brings authentic Irish storytelling to Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd, Leesburg, VA. 703-777-0323
- Sat, Mar 20—10 am-2 pm Literacy Council of Northern Virginia’s “Reading: a Family Affair” will include the storytelling of Glenna Ohlms and Margaret Chatham at James Lee Community Center, 2865 Annandale Rd, Falls Church. Free. www.lcnv.org
- Sun, Mar 28—4 pm 4th at 4 StoryFolk at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 mile N of Baltimore Beltway on Dulaney Valley Rd. Please bring something to nibble or sip and a story to share. RSVP Barb 410-252-1438 or Diane at 410-321-8419
APRIL
Wed, Apr 7—7:30 pm Kensington Row Story Salon, Jane Dorfman and Anne Sheldon show that storytelling is not only for children. Free, Presentation followed by open mike, 6 minute limit. See ellouisestory.com. 301-949-9416.
Thu, Apr 8—4:30-5:45 pm Twinbrook Library Storytellers’ Club, for ages 5-14.
Tue, Apr 13 SpeakeasyDC takes on “Survivor” Stories about getting by, toughing it out, and working the system. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St, NW (corner of 8th & U). Doors open at 6:30, show 8-10. $10 cash at the door. All you can eat buffet for $10. No reservations. www.speakeasydc.com
Mon, Apr 19—7 pm cocktails & music; 8 pm hear 7 tellers in “Creation Stories: Stories about music, art, and other fabulations” at Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert St, Baltimore. $20, advance reservations recommended. Part of The Stoop Storytelling Series, 410-332-0033 or see www.stoopstorytelling.com for details.
Tues, Apr 20 & 27, May 4 & 18—7-10 pm SpeakeasyDC presents Storytelling 101: discover, develop, perform your life stories at St. Stephen’s Church, 1525 Newton St, NW DC. $195. See www.speakeasydc.com for info.
Sat, Apr 24—10 am-6 pm Southern Maryland Celtic Festival at Jefferson Patterson Park in Calvert County includes storytelling: 10:30-11:15 am: Cal Sandt; 11:15 am-noon: Barbara Woodey; 1-1:45 pm: Beth Ohlsson; 1:45-2:30: pm Ralph Chatham; 2:30-3:15 pm: Laura J. Bobrow; 3:15-4 pm: Margaret Chatham. cssm.org
Sun, Apr 25—4 pm 4th at 4 StoryFolk at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 mile N of Baltimore Beltway on Dulaney Valley Rd. Please bring something to nibble or sip and a story to share. RSVP Barb 410-252-1438 or Diane at 410-321-8419