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     Monday, February 25, 2013
Issue # 44

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This Week

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TOMORROW - Take Me Out to the Ballpark

It's "Batter up!" for the AZ Republic's Live Storytelling TOMORROW (Tue - 26th) at Salt River Fields near Scottsdale. Yes, that's AZ Rep Nightlife Editor and Live Storytelling Host Megan Finnerty and SMCC Storytelling Institute Director Liz Warren with D'Back's President Derrick Hall, General Manager Kevin Towers and superstar Luis Gonzalez.

They're getting ready to step up to the plate for a special hour of live storytelling on Tuesday, immediately following the 1:10 p.m. game. You'll also hear stories from broadcaster Bob Brenly and Diamondbacks beat writer Steve Gilbert. It's all included in the price of a ticket for the game. 

Click here for more info    -    Click here to purchase tickets


SUNDAY March 3rd - Storytellers' Open Mic at Terra Java

This is for YOU - Storytellers in The Valley!
This is your chance to get on the mic and tell a story. . .any story. There's no theme, so you can tell a personal story, a folktale, fairytale, historical story or any other genre you like. SMCC STUDENTS: you can use this venue to satisfy one of your OUT OF CLASS TELLING requirements. It's a small venue, just the right size to try your storytelling wings! The time is 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Plus, there's great coffee, sandwiches and pastry!
 
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Coming Up

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Next Tuesday - March 5th
7 Heroic Guides: for Dreams, Dreamers, and the Hero's Journey
From early childhood we are taught to write, think, and work. But when are we taught to dream? 

Storyteller/Cyclist/Adventuer Layne Gneiting, drawing on events and stories spanning history, including his recent trek across Southern Europe, unveils 7 heroic guides so you can heed your “call to adventure” and embark on the daring journey of dreams.
 
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Next WEDNESDAY March 6th - Folk Tales for Grownups
Community tellers will regale audiences with both time-honored and "slightly twisted" folk tales. The theme is Consider the Uses of Adversity. In the SMCC Library Community Room, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, it's FREE and open to the public!
 
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Next THURSDAY - Odyssey Storytelling in Tucson
This curated Storytelling event in Tucson is in it's 11th year! Six people are invited to tell ten minute personal stories on a theme in front of an audience. The stories are not read or memorized, they are told from the life experiences and creativity of the teller. The theme for this month is "NOT AS ADVERTISED".

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STORYTELLING at
The Tucson Festival of Books

Each year, close to 140,000 people (yes, I said 140,000!) attend the Tucson Festival of Books. This year's event will be on March 12-16. There will be close to 400 authors, fun, food and lots of activities for the whole family.

 
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There's a Story Behind That

In a previous post, I spoke about creating a back-story for your characters through significant objects. Now, let's talk about the possible stories behind your own significant objects.

One of my most treasured objects is a Grover puppet that I have had for over 35 years! I take it with me on almost every trip. I entertain children (and adults) in airports, on planes, in parks or wherever people may need to be engaged or entertained. There are many stories about me and Grover!

We all keep and hold dear, certain things that are significant to us. Close your eyes. Think about something you have that is important to you in some way. Maybe it's a photo. Maybe it's a book someone gave you. Maybe it's a piece of jewelry or a small trinket. Perhaps you have some sort of talisman that keeps you grounded or inspires you. Do you have a special object that reminds you of someone or something in your life?

There's a story behind that! Let's hear about it. Where do you keep it? What does it look like? How did you come by it? When did you get it?  What power(s) does it hold for you? All of these can make a story, a great story about you and your life!

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NSN Blog - Woo Hoo!
I'm extremely excited and honored to have an article on the National Storytelling Network (NSN) Blog. I hope you will enjoy my piece on Appreciations...for Anthony. It should be posted on Tuesday morning.
 
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Ongoing
Events

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Storytellers' Open Mic at Terra Java
First Sunday of each month - PHOENIX
http://www.storytellermark.com/openmic/


Yarnball Storytellers Mic
Every Wednesday at  8 pm - PHOENIX
https://www.facebook.com/lawngnomepublishing/events


Odyssey Storytelling
First Thursday of each month - TUCSON
http://www.storyartsgroup.org/odyssey/Odyssey/Welcome.html


East Valley Tellers of Tales -Storytellers Guild
Second Saturday of each month - SCOTTSDALE
http://www.evtot.com


West Side Story Tellers -Storytellers Guild
Second Saturday of each month - GLENDALE
Westsidestorytellers@yahoo.com


Lit Lounge - Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMOCA)
Fourth Friday of each month - SCOTTSDALE
http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php


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