May 2009
* MI Story *
Storytelling Event Calendar
Yvonne Healy, Editor - Judy Sima, Distribution Editor
All events are located in Michigan unless otherwise noted.
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5/01/09
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· Through May 2012 - Storytelling calendar on www.MichiganStorytelling.COM
MAY
May 1, Jackson 7:30 pm
Free Adults & Teens Concert with Andy Offut Irwin (GA) making his first Michigan appearance at the Jackson StoryFest. With a manic Silly Putty voice, astonishing mouth noises, and hilarious stories, he is equal parts mischievous school boy and the Marx Brothers, peppered with a touch of the Southern balladeer. Jackson High School Auditorium, 544 Wildwood Ave. FREE! Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org. Friday’s free concerts for schoolchildren feature Andy as well as Charlotte Blake Alston and Michigan tellers Tonya Dallas, Tim Bogar, Trudy Bulkley, Paige Conat, Karen Czarnik, Michael Deren, Judy Gail, Lois Sprengnether Keel, Robin Nott, Sharon Peacock, Larry Plamondon, Steveanna Roose, Cate Robarts-Snyder, Corinne Stavish and LaRon Williams. Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org
May 1, Alma 7:00pm
“Turtles All the Way Down: Wisdom Tales in World Folklore”, featuring storyteller Dawn Daniels. Alma College – Jones Auditorium. 614 W. Superior St. Alma, MI 48801. Info: (989) 763-6315 or dawn@stonesoupproductions.org.
May 1-3, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Ohio Order for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling Annual Conference featuring storytellers from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, California, New York, and Michigan’s own Judy Sima. Info: www.oopstorytelling.org
May 2, Grand Rapids
“Soaring Off the Page” – Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) features storyteller and author Yvonne Healy as keynote presenter at the annual spring conference on writing. Workshops and writing critique groups. Calvin College. Public is welcome. Ticket info: http://www.kidsbooklink.org/
May 2, Jackson, 8:45 am
Jackson StoryFest offers workshops with Andy Offut Irwin “Mr. Rogers on Steroids” at 8:45 am and Charlotte Blake Alston “Rap, Rhythm, Rhyme” at Jackson District Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave. (enter on Pearl St.). Each workshop is $25; a box lunch is included for those registering for both workshops. Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org
May 2, Jackson 2:00
Families and children will enjoy a free concert at Jackson Symphony Orchestra Hall, 215 W. Michigan Avenue, with the lively antics of Tonya Dallas. Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org
May 2, Jackson 7:30 pm
Free Adults & Teens Concert with Charlotte Blake Alston (PA) at the Jackson StoryFest. Charlotte breathes life into traditional and contemporary stories from the African and African American oral and cultural traditions. Her solo performances are often enhanced with traditional instruments. Jackson High School Auditorium, 544 Wildwood Ave. FREE! Info: www.JacksonStoryFest.org
May 3, Ann Arbor 2:00 pm
“Kerry Tales: May Baskets for Mother Goose.” Storyteller, Trudy Bulkley, entertains as Mother Goose with rhymes and stories. 1/2 hour program for young and old alike. 2 p.m., Kerrytown Market and Shops in Hollander’s, 410 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Free. 734-769-3115
May 9, Williamston 11:00am
“Stone Soup Storytelling” – a concert of story & song featuring storyteller/vocalist Dawn Daniels – for adults and children ages 5 & up. The Williamston Theatre, 122 South Putnam, Williamston, MI 48895. For info/tickets call: (517) 655-SHOW. Tickets: $5.00
May 9, 10:00 am 3:00 pm
All invited to the informal and fun 3rd Annual Michigan Storytellers Gathering hosted by the Lansing Storytellers. A new location this year. Come to Foster Community Center, 200 North Foster Avenue, Lansing 48912. Easy highway access; lots of free parking. Lots of chatting, networking and story swapping. Lunch is served – there is a minimal charge of $5 to cover lunch and rental costs. More details to follow. Email Jean Bolley Jean Bolley bolleyj@hotmail.com if you know you are coming to help plan the lunch numbers. But come even if you don’t know ahead of time.
May 9, Mt. Pleasant 7:00pm
“Stone Soup Storytelling” – a concert of story & song featuring storyteller/vocalist Dawn Daniels – for adults and children ages 5 & up. Denison Recital Hall – Art Reach Center. 319 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804. Tickets: $5.00. For info: (989) 763-6315 or dawn@stonesoupproductions.org
May 10, Ypsilanti 2:00 pm
You’re invited to tell or listen at the monthly series, “2nd Sunday Story Swap”. Always located at Bombadill’s Coffee House, 217 W. Michigan Ave.. Always presented on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm. Always hosted by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. And always Free! Info: www.AnnArborStorytelling.org or Bombadill’s 734.544.5080
May 12, Dowagiac 6:00 pm
Dogwood Fine Arts Festival presents a master class with Willy Claflin (CA) at 207 Commercial St., Dowagiac. Claflin touches people of all ages with his incredible wit, clever use of language, and musical talent. Not to mention the Moose. Tickets: $10 Info: 269.782.1115, 866-490-2847 or www.dogwoodfinearts.org
May, 13, Dowagiac 7:30 pm
Dogwood Fine Arts Festival presents a family performance by Willy Claflin (CA) Willy Claflin has mesmerized audiences from California to Ireland to Jakarta, Indonesia, and beyond accompanied by his faithful sidekick, Maynard the Moose. Dale A. Lyons Building Theatre, Southwestern Michigan College, 58900 Cherry Grove Rd. Tickets: $6. Info: 269.782.1115, 866-490-2847 or www.dogwoodfinearts.org
May 16, Detroit 6:00 pm
“Grandma’s Biscuits” a hilarious and thoughtful family friendly Storytelling Concert is offered at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave. The Grown Folks Storytelling group tells stories about how Grandma not only fed our bodies with good food, but she fed our minds with good sense. Tickets: $10.00. Info: 313-822-6483
May 16, Mt. Pleasant 7:00pm
“Stone Soup Storytelling” – a concert of story & song featuring storyteller/vocalist Dawn Daniels – for adults and children ages 5 & up. Denison Recital Hall – Art Reach Center. 319 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804. Tickets: $5.00. For info: (989) 763-6315 or dawn@stonesoupproductions.org
May 17, Detroit 2:00 pm
Can’t live with ‘em; can’t kill ‘em! Celebrating the Norman Rockwell exhibit, the Detroit Institute of Arts features “Family Matters”, Yvonne Healy’s performance about the perils and pleasures of family life. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Info: www.DIA.org
May 24, Detroit 2:00 pm
Can’t live with ‘em; can’t kill ‘em! Celebrating the Norman Rockwell exhibit, the Detroit Institute of Arts features “Family Matters”, Yvonne Healy’s performance about the perils and pleasures of family life. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Info: www.DIA.org
JUNE
June 7, Ann Arbor 2:00 pm
“Kerry Tales: Make June Jolly with Mother Goose” Storyteller, Trudy Bulkley, entertains as Mother Goose with rhymes and stories. 1/2 hour program for young and old alike. 2 p.m., Kerrytown Market and Shops in Hollander’s, 410 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Free. 734-769-3115
June 11, Marlette 11:00 am
All ages are invited to “ActUP with Stories” Yvonne Healy’s dynamic performance chockfull of ways for kids to be Creative @ the Library. Summer Reading Program, Marlette District Library, 3116 Main St., Marlette. Info: 989-635-2838.
June 12, West Bloomfield, 7:00pm
“Campfire Tales” West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation presents presents fun for the whole family with Judy Sima at Bloomer Park, 7581 Richardson Road. Contact: Laurel Zoet, 248-451-1917. Rain date, June 13.
June 13, Williamston 11:00am
“Stone Soup Storytelling” – a concert of story & song featuring storyteller/vocalist Dawn Daniels – for adults and children ages 5 & up. The Williamston Theatre, 122 South Putnam, Williamston, MI 48895. For info/tickets call: (517) 655-SHOW. Tickets: $5.00
June 14, Ypsilanti 2:00 pm
You’re invited to tell or listen at the monthly series, “2nd Sunday Story Swap”. Always located at Bombadill’s Coffee House, 217 W. Michigan Ave.. Always presented on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm. Always hosted by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. And always Free! Info: www.AnnArborStorytelling.org or Bombadill’s 734.544.5080
June 16, Marshall 10:30 am
All ages are invited to “Play with Words”, a dynamic performance by Yvonne Healy which is chockfull of ways for kids to be Creative @ the Library. Summer Reading Program, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall. Info: 269.781.7821.
June 16, Marshall 3:00 pm
Teens ActUP! with Yvonne Healy at the Marshall District Library with boatload of creative theatre games, improvisation, word play and general mayhem. Summer Reading Program. Free at the Main Branch, 124 W. Green St., Marshall. To register contact 269.781.7821
June 17, Vassar, 1:30pm
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Bullard Sandford Memorial Library. 520 W. Huron, 989-823-2171.
June 18, Armada 6:30 pm
Teens and Young Adults are invited to “ActUp!: the Workshop” with storyteller, Yvonne Healy. Kids enjoy this popular workshop with theatre games and improvisation based on Yvonne’s decades in professional New York theaters and comedy clubs. Summer Reading Program. Armada Free Public Library, 73930 Church, Armada, MI, 48005. 586-784-5921. Info: bairdd@libcoop.net
June 22, Orion Township 3:00 pm
Ages 4-10 and families are invited to “Playing with Words”, a dynamic interactive performance by Yvonne Healy which is chockfull of ways for kids to be Creative @ the Library. Summer Reading Program, Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248-693-3000
June 22, Orion Township 6:00 pm
Teens ActUP! with Yvonne Healy at the Marshall District Library with boatload of creative theatre games, improvisation, word play and general mayhem. Summer Reading Program. Free at the Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248-693-3000
JULY
July 2, Indian River, 11:00am
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Indian River Area Library, 3546 S. Straits Highway, 231-238-8581.
July 11, Williamston 11:00am
“Stone Soup Storytelling” – a concert of story & song featuring storyteller/vocalist Dawn Daniels – for adults and children ages 5 & up. The Williamston Theatre, 122 South Putnam, Williamston, MI 48895. For info/tickets call: (517) 655-SHOW. Tickets: $5.00
July 12, Ypsilanti 2:00 pm
You’re invited to tell or listen at the monthly series, “2nd Sunday Story Swap”. Always located at Bombadill’s Coffee House, 217 W. Michigan Ave.. Always presented on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm. Always hosted by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. And always Free! Info: www.AnnArborStorytelling.org or Bombadill’s 734.544.5080
July 13, Allen Park 10:30 am
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425
July 13, Allen Park 3:30 pm
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425
July 13, Allen Park 7:00 pm
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425.
July 13, Marshall, 10:30am
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Marshall Public Library, 124 W Green Street, 269-781-7821.
July 15, Allen Park 10:30 am
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425
July 15, Allen Park 3:30 pm
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425
July 15, Allen Park 7:00 pm
Little ones, aged 3-6, will enjoy the interactive games and stories in “Word Play” presented by Yvonne Healy at the Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park. Summer Reading Program. Free, but registration required. Info: 313-381-2425.
July 17-18, Flint
Unforgettable? Un-missable! The 29th annual Michigan Storytellers’ Festival features storytellers Onawumi Jean Moss (MA) and Yvonne Healy (MI) in concerts and workshops. Also see Michigan’s finest in the Michigan Showcase. Bring your own story to tell at the swap. It’s all Free! Schedule and other information posted at http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/msf/index.shtml
July 21, Macomb Township, 1:00pm
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Clinton Macomb Public Library – North Branch, 586-226-5080.
July 21, Clinton Township, 3:00pm
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Clinton Macomb Public Library – Main Branch, 586-226-5000.
July 21, Clinton Township, 6:30pm
Award winning storyteller, Judy Sima creates Summer Reading excitement in”Stories Alive!” with this highly interactive program where every child becomes part of the tale. Clinton Macomb Public Library – South Branch. 586-226-5070
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