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December 2010 January 2011 The Newsletter of the Story Circle of the Capital District Editor and Publisher: Claire Nolan 11 Norwood Street Albany, NY 12203 (518) 209-6477 E-mail: cbnolou@yahoo.com Visit our web site at www.story-circle.org
“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone
structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn't
show.”
Story Circle Business News
Meetings: Meeting
Notes: October 20 Circle Meeting: Facilitator: Carol Connolly Meeting
Notes: November
16 Circle Meeting: Facilitator Marni Gillard Story for the Annual Holiday Circle Meeting on Wednesday, December 15 at Guilderland Public Library is “One Story, Different Voices: Snow White” Bring a Dish to Share! 2011 First Story Circle Meeting at Colonie Library Tuesday, January 18.
Did you Know? Dues are DUE the First of Januaru 2011 and are STILL a bargain at $10.00 per year. Please use the form on Page 7.
For
snowy and inclement weather, Story Circle Meeting Cancellation
Policy:
Use the following guidelines to cancel a meeting or to check on a scheduled
meeting: It
is up to the facilitator to decide to cancel a meeting. The facilitator may
consult with Carol Connolly or Kate Dudding. If the facilitator
decides to cancel a meeting: 1) Send out an e-mail message via the Story Circle listserv (or ask Carol
Connolly or Kate Dudding to do it) and 2) Notify the library. Ongoing Events Adirondack Storytelling Guild – Contact Fran Yardley franstory@gmail.com. Children at the Well (CATW): Interfaith Youth Storytelling Group. http://www.interfaithstory.org/children-at-the-well.shtml. First Meeting is on Sunday January 9. 2011. The Season runs for 10 weeks with a performance on April 3. Find them on Facebook! Story by
Story
is our
weekly TV show on Channel 16 in Schenectady County
on Open Stage Media tune in on Mondays at 9:00 p.m. or Thursday at 9:00 a.m. In most other counties in the Capital
District on Channel 18 through Time Warner Cable tune in on the first Monday of
the month at 12:30 p.m. http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/story-by-story.shtml Facilitator: Pam Mertz http://www.interfaithstory.org/events.shtml January
16 Sunday
2:00 pm Interfaith Story Circle A Winter Lights Telling at St.
Helen’s Church 1801 Union Street Niskayuna, NY 12309-6396 http://www.interfaithstory.org/events.shtml December 8 Wednesday OPEN MIC in Saratoga – Signups to tell stories at 6:45 p.m. Stories begin at 7:00 pm at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St. Directions to Woodlawn Commons: From Broadway in Saratoga, turn West on Church St. Turn right on Seward St. (if you get as far as the hospital, you've gone one block too far). Turn right again on Clement St. (at the 2nd stop sign) Look for Hospice and turn in. Woodlawn is the big yellow building straight ahead. http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/hv/index.shtml January 10 Monday OPEN MIC in Saratoga – Signups to tell stories at 6:45 p.m. Stories begin at 7:00 pm at Caffé Lena. 47 Phila Street Saratoga Springs 12866 (518) 583-0022. 6:45; telling from 7 until 9 pm. Featured teller is Lale Davidson. http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/hv/index.shtml
Family Programs December
4 Saturday
11:00 AM – December 5
Sunday 5:00 PM Cindy Rivka Marshall – “Animal Tales Story Swap” at the Gorse Mill Studios Open
House Artists studios will be open Saturday, December 4, 11am-5pm and Sunday, December 5,
noon-5pm. At 2:00
pm both
Saturday and Sunday Cindy Rivka Marshall will be telling a historical
story of a mill worker. On Sunday 3-5pm Cindy will be telling stories from her new CD
"Bear's Tail and other Animal Tales" and inviting all ages to take
part in a story swap (5 minutes maximum.). Come hear folktales from around
the world. Come share your story about animals - amusing pet adventures... an
encounter with a wild animal...a favorite legend... squirrels in the
attic...everyone has an Animal Tale! There will lots of wonderful arts and
crafts on display and for sale during the open studios, including painting,
photography, pottery, glassblowing demonstrations, and more. Come visit! Gorse
Mill Studios, 31
Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA For more information
contact Cindy Rivka Marshall December
3 Friday 7:30 pm “Fairy Tales by Candlelight” with Diane Wolkstein
and Michael Braudy December
5 Sunday 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. “The Minstrel and the
Storyteller” with Gerard Edery and Peninnah Schram during the
Family Hanukkah Celebration at the Museum of
Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Edmond J. Safra Plaza 36 Battery Place, New York City. December 10 Friday 6:30 p.m. Tales 'n Tunes “Holly Jolly Holiday” a family
program at the New Lebanon Library. http://www.talesntunes.net/ December 11 Saturday 11:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon Storytelling with Hans Christian Andersen
Storyteller Kaye
Lindauer “The Legend of the
Christmas Rose” at the Scandinavia House January 19 & 20 Wednesday and Thursday All Day. Tales 'n Tunes "Story Safari" at the Shenendehowa Preschools. Sponsored by the Shenendehowa Preschool PTA. http://www.talesntunes.net/
Adult Programs Dececmber 2 Thursday 9:00 pm “A Tribute to Brother Blue” at the Squawk Coffeehouse, the venerable (since 1988) weekly Cambridge hootenanny, pays tribute to storytelling giant Brother Blue, just over a year since his passing. Come prepared to share something to honor Blue during the open mic. $3 cover. Harvard Epworth Church, 1555 Mass. Ave. (just north of Harvard Sq.), Cambridge, MA For more information: http://www.angelfire.com/music/squawk/index.html December 3 Friday 12:30 p.m. Stories for Adults with Kate Dudding and Carol Gregson. Kate will be sharing one of her Julia Child stories as well as her brand new story about William Kamkwamba, the boy who harnessed the wind. Barnes and Noble, Wilton Square, Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY. FREE. December 8 Wednesday 6:00 PM “Stories of the Season” with Alden (Joe) Doolittle at the Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM) Scotia Reformed Church, Ballston Ave, Scotia, NY Pot luck, free. December 12 Sunday 3:00 pm "Three Spirits tell Stories of the Season" – with Kent Busman, Alden (Joe) Doolittle and Harlan Ratmeyer, three of the region’s most whimsical and engaging storytellers share stories of the Joy, Wonder and Awe that come with the Holiday Season. At the Caffé Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. $20 A Holiday benefit for Caffé Lena! Includes dessert and coffee. Tickets at 800-838-3066 and CaffeLena.org. December 14 Tuesday 6:00 pm. Storytelling at the Cornelia Street Café with host/curator Barbara Aliprantis at 29 Cornelia Street, Greenwich Village, New York City. Year End Festival Celebrating 14 Years of Storytelling: No theme, no judging, no contest — just great fun, and stories with heart! Featured Teller: Thomas Pryor …and Cameo slots (5 to 7 minute limit) for as many tellers time will allow! Thomas Pryor's work has appeared in The New York Times (where his blog is listed on their Blog Roll), Mr. Beller's Neighborhood, American Public Media's A Prairie Home Companion, New York Press, Underground Voices Magazine, Opium Magazine Online, Our Town and Ducts. His story, "Madame Butterfly Goes Down" is part of Thomas Beller's anthology, Lost and Found: Stories from New York. He's written his first book, Yorkville: Stoops to Nuts. He has a weekly radio show on the Centanni Broadcasting Network, and recently appeared on the WNET/Thirteen television program Baseball: A New York Love Story. Admission: $7.00 cover (includes one drink). Reservations: 1.212.989.9319 December 18 Saturday 6:30 PM Marlborough Tavern Presents Storyteller Carolyn Stearns on Dec 18th at 8 p.m. Come early for dinner (reservations encouraged). Then at 8 p.m. settle in for a delightful performance of "Christmas Spirits" Carolyn Stearns's Original epic holiday tale. Tickets for the storytelling are $10.00 (dinner is separate and the full menu will be available) Treat someone to a night of Holiday tradition at Marlborough Tavern at the junction of Rte 66 & S.Main St. Marlborough,Ct. Location: Marlborough Tavern in Marlborough Ct. Phone: 860-295-8229 January 5 Wednesday noon – 1:00 pm The Academy For Lifelong Learning presents the 3rd Annual STORYTELLERS SERIES with Kate Dudding telling “Julia Child: Cook and Nifty Wench” in Room 126, 2 Union Avenue, Empire State College, Saratoga Springs Snow date: Feb. 9 or 16. For additional information, call: 587-2100, ext. 2415 January 9, Sunday 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Story Sunday at the Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Street, Scotia, NY , “Three Spirits Tell Stories to Warm a Winter’s Night” Kent Busman, Joe Doolittle and Harlan Ratmeyer. Benefit for the Center for the Spirit and Healing at Albany Medical Center & Capital District/Tapologo Hospice/First Reformed South African Partnership, $30 with Dinner, Menu choices: Chicken Alexander, Beef Tenderloin Tips and Egg Noodles or Pasta Primavera, Reservations 518.384-1700 January
12 Wednesday noon – 1:00 pm The Academy For Lifelong Learning presents the 3rd
Annual STORYTELLERS SERIES with Joe Peck telling “Johnny Appleseed and
other Farm Stories” in Room 126, 2 Union Avenue, Empire State College, Saratoga
Springs Snow date: Feb. 9 or 16. For additional information, call:
587-2100, ext. 2415 January 23 Sunday 2:00 pm. “Savor” Word Plays with Kate Dudding and Jeannine Laverty. Savoring food, friendship, the challenges of life -- stories have been showing us how to do this for centuries. Come listen with relish! In the Fenimore Gallery at Proctors Theater 432 State St. Schenectady NY 12305. $16.00. Look for a Money Saving Coupon: http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/wp%20fourth%20season%201%20coupon.pdfTickets at the Proctor’s Box Office: http://www.proctors.org/. Free Parking. January
26 Wednesday
noon – 1:00 pm The Academy For Lifelong Learning presents the 3rd Annual
STORYTELLERS SERIES with Carol Gregson telling “The Latest News from the
Adirondacks” in Room 126, 2 Union Avenue, Empire State College, Saratoga
Springs Snow date: Feb. 9 or 16. For additional information, call:
587-2100, ext. 2415
By Kate Dudding and Alden (Joe) Doolittle We
want to thank everyone who helped with Tellabration this year and
provided a wonderful story-filled and food-filled afternoon for about 160
people. Question of the Month For December/January: When and how did you realize you were a storyteller? E-mail your answers to cbnolou@yahoo.com and I will print them in the February/March issue of the Talespinner. Question for October/November: Where do you find the inspiration for your stories? Answer from Marni Gillard: Right from the beginning, I somehow just started opening to the idea that stories would show up. I did SOME reading, but I can remember at least two stories that kind of invisibly called to me. One was from the cover illustration of a book – The Man Who Could Call Down Owls by Eve Bunting – Charles Mikolaycak did the illustration. I still love that story. The other was inside a Cricket Magazine. I opened it to a story called “The Storyteller”. That was cool! Then I found a fairytale book I’d loved as a child and was amazed that some of the stories still gave me the chills. Several were keepers for telling. I found Grace O’Malley by listening to a Cathie Ryan’s song. Then one day looking for Irish historical novels, there was a woman on a pirate ship. Ah, the STORY behind the song. I was smitten. Each of my life stories comes from a single image that has stayed with me. I’ve simply built the story around that one image. It happens again and again, some image turns up in my consciousness and whispers, “tell me” - which really means investigate why I am still important to you. Thanks for asking!
See You Next Time
All meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month alternating between Tuesdays in odd numbered months at the William K. Sanford Library and Wednesdays in even numbered months (usually) at the Guilderland Public Library. On October 20 the meeting will be at the Pine Hills Library in Albany. DIRECTIONS: Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue,(Route 20) Guilderland, West of Route 155, on the South side of Route 20 (December 15). Note the time! 6:30 – 8:00 pm!!!! “One Story Different Voices: Snow White” The William K. Sanford Library is located at 629 Albany Shaker Road, just off Northway Exit 4, and 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Wolf Road and Albany Shaker Road on the left side. (January 18) 7:00 – 9:00 pm. *****************************************************************************
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