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Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish, and the Cha-Cha-Cha!
Storyteller-Ventriloquist-Songstress Sandi Sylver, and "The Girls", her family of soft-face Ventriloquist puppets, present a program to get your ears AND MOUTH around! For children all ages and families.
6:30 P.M Free
Town & Country Public Library 320 E. North Street Elburn, Il. 60119 www.sandisylver.com Library: 630.365.2244 |
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Riverwind Whirlwind Weekend with Bil Lepp
The Riverwind Storytellers will have Bil Lepp as their workshop leader on March 5-7th in Belleville, Illinois (close to St. Louis). Many of you have seen Bil perform his tall tales. He opened a whole new dimension with his unique style and reality-based tall tales. Now, he is willing to share his secrets and get others to tell their own tall tales. Here is the link to the specifics and a link to the registration form.
http://www.marilynkinsella.org/Riverwind%20Business/RWWW%2027%20with%20Bil%20Lepp.html
Friday evening - informal gathering and swapping stories Sat - 9-4 Bil's workhop with lunch Sat. meal 7-9 Bil and Riverwind concert Sun 9-11 spiritual/uplifting stories. 1:30-3:30 Public Concert with Bil Lepp and Riverwind. $130 full weekend early bird Rooms are $57.00 per night and that can be split between two attendees! Riverwind is handling reservations.
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 442 South De Mazenod Drive Belleville, IL 62223-1023 Phone (618) 397-6700 Toll Free 1-800-682-2879 618/397-1377 - Marilyn Kinsella markinsella19@hotmail.com |
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Open Mic Storytelling-CANCELLED
Join Illinois Storytelling, Inc and Dominican University for OPEN MIC NIGHT. Mark your calendar and bring your stories. Bring your friends who want to learn how to tell stories. Bring your neighbors who want to hear stories. Eight minutes each. 8:00pm Rebecca Crown Room (Springer Suites on the lower level of the Rebecca Crown Library at Dominican University) 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305 Park in the west parking lot and go down the ramp; Springer Suites is direcly to the right as you enter. There is a cafe just outside the room with coffee drinks and sandwiches. For more information: jdelnegro@dom.edu or megan@meganwells.com |
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IRISH STEW
Featuring story artists Margaret Burk, Kim Hoag and Megan Wells, modern-day Irish troubadour Gerry Dignan, songwriter and Irish History buff Paul McKenna, and young musicians from the Academy of Irish Music. Mix together the myth of Deirdre, the historical tale of Theobald Wolfe Tone, the humor of one-up tales, and songs and music of the humor, soul and beauty of Ireland for a delicious, heart-warming Irish evening.
7 PM $20 for adults $15 for Seniors and students Village Players Theater 1010 W. Madison Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 www.village-players.org/special events 866-764-1010 |
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Chicago Storytelling Guild
The Chicago Storytelling Guild meets the third Tuesday of every month to share stories. We have met for over twelve years and are the producers of the original Chicago Tellabration each November. The Guild is open to anyone who is interested in the world of storytelling, regardless of level of experience. Supportive feedback is available for those who would like it, and newcomers are always welcome. 7:30 - 9:30 PM Free Oriental Institute 1155 E. 58th St. (corner of S. University) Chicago, IL
Judith Heineman, 312-925-0439 Judith Heineman, juhestories@aol.com Jeff Solotoroff, jeffro1165@yahoo.com |
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The Dr. Seuss Show!
Join Storyteller-Ventriloquist-Songstress Sandi Sylver and "The Girls," her family of soft-faced Ventriloquist puppets, in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! This event is for children of all ages and their families. 7:00 P.M. Free Addison Public Library 4 Friendship Plaza Addison, Il.60101 www.sandisylver.com Library: 630.458.3338 |
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Plastic on the Sofa and Other Transparencies: Jewish Stories Old and New
Join professional storyteller Susan Stone as she entertains us, allowing us to savor the delicious tales of our collective souls. Mystical, wise, funny, or poignant, always transporting.
In her hands, the tales, no matter how ancient, come hauntingly alive... where every tale can be heard as if for the first time. Professor Howard Schwartz, Scholar & Winner, National Jewish Book Award
Susan Stone combines a remarkable talent for storytelling with a unique understanding of the audience .... Rather than telling stories to people, she invites them into the story with her. Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Executive Director
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 7:00pm There is no charge for this performance, and refreshments will be served. Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 REGISTER AT WWW.JRCSTONE.EVENTBRITE.COM 847 328-7678 (JRC) susan@susanstone-storyteller.com |
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Irish Stories - Spoken Word Cafe
Spoken Word at Stage Left Cafe
Irish Stories hosted by Jim May
7:00 pm--9:00 pm NO COVER CHARGE, $5 RECOMMENDED DONATION IS VOLUNTARY Stage Left Cafe of the Woodstock Opera House 125 Van Buren (on Woodstock's historic square Woodstock, Il 60098 www.woodstockoperahouse.com 815-382-5264 maystory@earthlink.net |
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IRISH STEW
Featuring story artists Margaret Burk, Kim Hoag and Megan Wells, modern-day Irish troubadour Gerry Dignan, songwriter and Irish History buff Paul McKenna, and young musicians from the Academy of Irish Music. Mix together the myth of Deirdre, the historical tale of Theobald Wolfe Tone, the humor of one-up tales, and songs and music of the humor, soul and beauty of Ireland for a delicious, heart-warming Irish evening.
7 PM $20 for adults $15 for Seniors and students Village Players Theater 1010 W. Madison Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 www.village-players.org/special events 866-764-1010 |
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Fox Valley Storytellers' Guild
Monthly meetings of story enthusiasts -- tellers of all skill levels and listeners too. Come once; come often. Tell; listen. No dues for joining us but the experience is priceless. 7:30 PM Bethany Lutheran Church 8 South Lincoln Str Batavia, IL
Donna Dettman, 630-879-6891, ddettman57@gmail.com |
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Stories, Songs, and Ventriloquist Puppets!
Join Storyteller-Ventriloquist-Songstress Sandi Sylver, and "The Girls," her family of soft-faced Ventriloquist puppets, for a full hour of delightful, interactive educational entertainment! 10:30 TO 11:30 A.M. Free Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, Illinois www.sandisylver.com |
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2nd Annual Belleville Festival of Stories
Antonio Rocha & other storytellers will tell to families as part of the Belleville Festival of Stories
7 PM $10 per person; $20 per family
Lindenwood University 2600 W. Main St. Belleville, Il 62223
618 394-0371 (Nan Kammann-Judd) nankammann@aol.com |
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"Tongue-Twisters, Crazy Gibberish, and the Cha-Cha-Cha!"
Join Storyteller-Ventriloquist-Songstress Sandi Sylver and "The Girls," her family of soft-faced Ventriloquist puppets, for an interactive event that you can really get your eyes, ears, and even your mouths, around! 7:00 P.M. Free Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N. Oketo Harwood Heights, Il. 60706 www.sandisylver.com 708.867.7828 |
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