It's Storytelling Time! The poetic Storyteller in the Children's Pavilion on The Family Stage...... Join Oba as he shares Stories with Drums... And all of the other talent lined up for a wonderful day in Washington Park
2:00pm
Festival Entry Fee
Washington Park
Chicago
www.africanfestivalchicago.com
773 955 2787

FRIDAY EVENING

6 PM. - 8 PM.
Juried Art Show and Reception

8 PM. - 10 PM.
Storytelling for the Mature Audience with storytellers Mike Anderson, Janice Del Negro, Mike Lockett and Maureen Korte

SATURDAY

NOON - 1 PM.
String Along Dulcimers

1 PM.–5 PM.
Stories for All Ages with storytellers Mike Anderson, Janice Del Negro, Mike Lockett and Maureen Korte

IN THE PARK
Local Artists and their wares

7 PM. - 10 PM
Tales in the Dark at Hoover Park with storytellers Mike Anderson, Janice Del Negro, Mike Lockett and Maureen Korte

$7.00 Admission Friday Night
All Saturday events are Free but donations are expected

Woodlawn Arts Academy
3807 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, Illinois
sterlingfestival.org
1-815-625-1370
ilibloan@yahoo.com

Eight stages of music and storytelling on beautiful Island Park in Geneva, IL.
Sunday and Monday -- stories and music 11 AM - 6 PM
AND on Sunday only, From 6 to 7:30 PM Is Our Old-Time Community Barn Dance
AND
Sunday night -- 7:30 - 10:00 PM -- Ghost Stories in the Main Music Stage tent.

Visit the website for a schedule of Masters Classes.
Free Parking At Kane Co. Government Ctr, 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL. (IL Rt. 31)

Festival Hours: -- Eight Stages Run From 11 AM to 6 PM Both Days.
Sunday Community Dance -- 6 PM
Sunday Ghost Stories -- 7:30 PM
Admission Donation -- $15 per day Adults - $10 Teens & Elders -- 12 & Under Free!
($5 Discount For Both Days -- Family Rate of $40 Per Day For Mom, Dad & Their Children)
At Island Park, Geneva, IL
40 mi. West of The Chicago Loop
http://foxvalleyfolk.com/
(630) 897-3655
juelu@aol.com

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers including storyteller Andy Talley as French/Indian fur treder Andre' St Pierre telling rollicking stories of his life as a trader along the banks of the Des Plaines River.
It is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era.
10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday
Free for kids under 6 years old. $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens (over 62). $5 for children ages 6-17. $20 for a Family Pass for 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children, age 6 - 12.
You will pay at the UPS employee parking lot before getting on one of the buses that takes you to Columbia Woods. Parking is free.
It is held in Columbia Woods Forest Preserve on the Des Plaines River in Willow Springs, Illinois. However, everyone must park in the United Parcel Service (UPS) employee parking lot on 75th street, east of Willow Springs Road. Directional signs will be posted throughout the area. A bus will take you to the Rendezvous from the UPS parking lot. Parking is free.
www.ariverthruhistory.com
For more information call Mark MacLean at 312-543-1278
mark@ariverthruhistory.com

A variety of storytellers and spoken word artists presented by Emmy award-winning storyteller and author, Jim May. Each date features a different artist with Jim May usually hosting and telling shorter stories.

Over the last five years The Spoken Word Cafe has featured some of the finest storytellers, authors and ballad singers touring America today.

Stage Left cafe has a charming coffee house atmosphere, with seating at tables; tea, coffee, beer and wine are available. Some programs are for the whole family, some more appropriate for adult audiences.

7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
No Cover, suggested $5 or pay what/if you can
Stage Left Cafe of The Woodstock Opera House
125 Van Buren (on Woodstock Square)
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
www.woodstockoperahouse.com
815-382-5264 (Jim May), 815-338-4212 (Opera House)
maystory@earthlink.net

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

Celebrate the September full moon!
Scared Silly -- stories for kids and their family.
Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls -- stories for kids and their family.
Stories for the Brave -- stories for young adults/adults

Illinois Storytelling and Richardson Adventure Farm welcome you to explore the corn maze and get lost in story too! This is a rain or (moon)shine event -- there's a pavilion to offer shelter from the rain. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and get ready for the full moon fun.

Find Corn Maze coupon here: http://www.couponsforfun.com/couponsforfun.com/IL_Richardson_Adventure_Farm_savings_coupon.html
 
5-6 PM Scared Silly
6:30-7:30 PM Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls
8:30 -10 PM Stories for the Brave
$12.95 ages 14 and over
$9.95 ages 4-13
Kids under 4 FREE
Add $5.00 and do both -- corn maze AND stories
Richardson Adventure Farm
9407 Richardson Rd
Spring Grove, IL
www.storytelling.org
www.richardsonfarm.com
Illinois Storytelling  630-877-0931
info@storytelling.org

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