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Illinois Storytelling Guilds

ASE: The Chicago Association of Black Storytellers
ASE members meet every second Sunday at Christ the Mediator Church, 31st and Calumet, Chicago from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. We share stories, plan events, and discuss the business of storytelling. Contact: Gwen Hilary ghilary@sbcglobal.net or https://www.aseblackstorytellers.org/
Chicago Storytelling Guild
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pmAt the Oriental Institute, 1158 E. 58thStreet, ChicagoContact: Judith Heineman 773-288-7217 or JuHeStories@aol.com
Fox Valley Storytelling Guild
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pmBethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln, BataviaContact: Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff at 708-246-3319 or thomdav@comcast.net
Legacy Storytelling Circle
Meets 2nd Friday of the month at 9:00am to 12 noonAll are welcome – OK to come and go to fit your schedule.College of Lake County’s Southlake Campus 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061Directions: https://www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/southlake_directions.asp (stop in the admin office for current room assignment if no sign posted)Contacts: Wes Bucey at 224-558-8039 or wesbucey@gmail.com / Jim Decker at 847-367-0182https://sites.google.com/site/legacystorytellingguild/home
McHenry County Storytelling Guild
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pmShepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 E. Main, Huntley, IL. We welcome both listeners and tellers of all skill levels. Note: currently online. Contact: Carol Waxenberg at mchenrycountystorytellingguild@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchenrycountystorytellingguild/
Memory Makers Elders Storytelling Club Circle
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 amNippersink Public Library, 5418 Hill Rd., Spring GroveContact: Joy Aavang at 815-338-1734
The Nature Center Storytelling Guild
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month – 7:30 pm gather, 8:00 stories begin. North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski, ChicagoContact: Mark Kater at 847 530-6361
Peoria Prairie Storytelling Guild
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Life Together Center, 3625 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, ILContact: Kay or Bob Price at 309-243-7194 http://prairietellers.us/
Prairie Wind Guild – Tellers of Sacred Stories
Prairie Wind guild is a group of folks in the Chicago/Northern Illinois/Lake Michigan area who are passionate about learning by heart and telling sacred stories. Prairie Wind Guild is affiliated with the Network of Biblical Storyteller International. To learn more go to our website: https://www.prairiewindguild.org/
Riverwind Storytellers
Meets 2nd Mondays, except Aug and Dec when special events occur – 6:00-9:00 pm. Located in the Metro area of Illinois, a few miles east of St. Louis.Our members participate annually in Tellabration during November and the St. Louis Storytelling Festival in May. Other performances and programs are scheduled throughout the year and the group hires a professional workshop leader for an annual retreat in late February. We welcome participants of all skill levels. Contact: Riverwind president Jan Jensen at 262-894-6580 or jmjensen51@gmail.com Facebook Page: Riverwind Storytellers
“Tell Me a Story” Guild
Meets the last Tuesday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Café Book, 395 Lake Street, Antioch, IL. Newcomers are encouraged to join. Coordinators: Rene Bushelle and Vittoria DuMez. Rene is a seasoned storyteller, with experience in writing public relations, broadcasting and college teaching. Rene speaks Spanish. Vittoria DuMez is a storyteller, actor and director for 91.1 Players of WGTD and enacts performs historical personalities.If you wish to tell a story, contact Rene at 847-715-6091 or rene.thomas82@gmail.com
Twin City Tale Spinners
Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month 6:45- 8:45 pmNormal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave, Normal, ILContact: Mike Lockett at 309-454-2300 or mike@mikelockett.com

Storytelling Organizations

2nd Story Chicago https://www.2ndstory.com/ Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival – http://www.foxvalleyfolk.com/
The National Association of Black Storytellers – https://www.nabsinc.org/
National Storytelling Festival – https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/
National Storytelling Network – https://storynet.org/
Northlands Storytelling Network (annual storytelling event, end of April) – https://www.northlands.net/ Performances to Grow On - https://www.ojaistoryfest.org/ Storytelling in Indiana – https://storytellingarts.org/
Storytelling in Michigan – http://www.michiganstorytelling.org/ Storytelling in Wisconsin – https://wisconsinstorytelling.com/ Story Arts of Minnesota - https://www.storyartsmn.org/

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