tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66606936030549825182024-02-19T00:44:23.489-06:00We ALL Have a STORY to Tell...Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-35665924782237151692011-11-04T18:50:00.001-05:002011-11-08T08:52:56.852-06:00Leeny Del Seamonds shares storytelling with MCC-Maple Woods Spanish I studentsNot only did she entertain audiences young and old throughout the Storytelling Celebration, she also spiced up Spanish class!<br />
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<b>Please be advised that this video contains a couple instances of language that some might find offensive. The story itself is light and humorous, and the words are used in context, but please bear this in mind before showing to children or listening at work. :)</b>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-31341561796963529062011-11-02T14:56:00.000-05:002011-11-04T10:57:47.006-05:00Story Slam TONIGHT!Storytelling kicks off TONIGHT at MCC-Maple Woods with our Story Slam! 6:30, Student Center, goodies provided - see you there :)Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-68982702137799159982011-10-31T10:43:00.000-05:002011-11-01T10:45:12.865-05:00The 12th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration starts tomorrow!<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">It's alive! It's ALIVE!... Pardon the leftover Halloween spirit (Spirit? Get it? Ha ha ha!)... Anyway, the 12th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration opens TONIGHT with the Story Slam at MCC-Maple Woods! Bring your friends, your family and your stories about your wacky, wonderful relatives! This event is FREE!</span></span></h6>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-64418247168397959302011-10-28T10:39:00.000-05:002011-11-01T10:43:24.046-05:00Afi̱gi̱tí̱s the Storyteller (and her squirrelly friend) has a message for you!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ct26lSMWnFs" width="560"></iframe></div>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-16204952589584764042011-10-26T13:33:00.000-05:002011-11-01T10:37:39.961-05:00Ghosties, ghoulies and goblins, oh my!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpL6ewPgEuEZKNtlypOPBi06WnhmO4DN-IXnpcuGxzjZR6v3IgE2pwP7CsVxxxx1GxoLTkUqnPMsGpShbI2K08T1f4t6nCaZ4CJC0uN4v441AX_BH97p2s8SWBg1kQLZUNqQKmZw6Zho/s1600/ghost1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpL6ewPgEuEZKNtlypOPBi06WnhmO4DN-IXnpcuGxzjZR6v3IgE2pwP7CsVxxxx1GxoLTkUqnPMsGpShbI2K08T1f4t6nCaZ4CJC0uN4v441AX_BH97p2s8SWBg1kQLZUNqQKmZw6Zho/s320/ghost1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">Where: KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch, Truman Forum</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">When: Nov. 4, 2010</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">Time: 7-9 p.m.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">Cost: <strong>FREE</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">Featuring: Leeny Del Seamonds,Dan Keding,Loretta Washington and Gene Tagaban</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';">Leeny, Dan, Loretta and Gene will share their bone-chilling stories of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. Are they true? Is there a headless, white lady wandering lonely rural roads late at night? A werewolf ready to maul his chosen victim around the very next corner? There’s no way to know…</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><strong>This event is for mature audiences, ages 16 and up. We don't want the little ones spooked all night - and neither do you!</strong></span></div>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-57708291688389523172011-10-25T12:18:00.000-05:002011-11-01T10:25:08.026-05:00Want up-to-date info all year long? Join us on Facebook!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGOFewbhe7dSxFwtvREAz921CSwUUJfKnwR95Ao0NUJjI8OE5njqUMUPCxG-0zqSSV_47S9t-30K_Nu_mYAmP8RkC-GQCLj5YQVihwxa6JZuuefjLf_hhvO0G2WoQsYaBZmzx-EieURM/s1600/facebook-logo2-300x300.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGOFewbhe7dSxFwtvREAz921CSwUUJfKnwR95Ao0NUJjI8OE5njqUMUPCxG-0zqSSV_47S9t-30K_Nu_mYAmP8RkC-GQCLj5YQVihwxa6JZuuefjLf_hhvO0G2WoQsYaBZmzx-EieURM/s200/facebook-logo2-300x300.png" width="200" /></a></div>Ok, so we're not going to spam you with "364 days until the next Storytelling Celebration!!!!111!" posts or anything, but there will be occasional pertinent updates for our fans and storytelling community, so if you haven't LIKED our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kcstorytelling">new fan page</a> on Facebook yet, please do! :)Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-67370592292432399912011-10-24T10:09:00.001-05:002011-11-01T10:15:41.221-05:00Join us for the Main Event: The 2011 Storytelling Spectacular!The flagship event of the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration, the Storytelling Spectacular, will launch at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Kansas City Missouri Public Library Plaza Branch in the Truman Forum. Gene Tagaban, Loretta Washington, Leeny Del Seamonds and Dan Keding have a fabulous line-up of tales ready for the whole family!<br />
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This event is FREE and perfect for anyone over 10 (younger children are welcome, but some content/language may be inappropriate or too complex).Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-43543456650947552902011-10-21T09:51:00.000-05:002011-10-21T09:51:00.199-05:00Featured Storyteller: Loretta Washington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CpMnWQoMQagcryHBT6qJp_l8Me1sN5H-tCbd9YBFvob4mAWqlGy6ZCsd1TD-p2Sow-RLFBjy0WSJbaeLzvq2DkWP43YmcqBVC-w4GMuLYV0BrxPJgQEuB0pjhQp-z8zgdHhyphenhyphenhJcQhRY/s1600/Loretta+Washington.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CpMnWQoMQagcryHBT6qJp_l8Me1sN5H-tCbd9YBFvob4mAWqlGy6ZCsd1TD-p2Sow-RLFBjy0WSJbaeLzvq2DkWP43YmcqBVC-w4GMuLYV0BrxPJgQEuB0pjhQp-z8zgdHhyphenhyphenhJcQhRY/s200/Loretta+Washington.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Loretta is a professional storyteller who performs for all age groups throughout Missouri and Illinois. She performs for schools, libraries, festivals, private groups and organizations. With her alluring stories, captivating voices and movements, she brings her stories to life.<br />
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Loretta is also one of our regional tellers, and has been a Storytelling Celebration participant for many years.</span></span></h6>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-43407445576717306062011-10-19T10:02:00.001-05:002011-11-01T10:07:54.570-05:00Start making plans - the 12th Annual Storytelling Celebration begins in 13 days!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhPU7kKvLWtTEN0TMQHfNslkO3uOpjwU4ZEEMiR1TlmP13sVrPXrHa9OdQZzp-aiFTfp9VTNi90D4czhth08FSSatiFrj1vGwVjDe9oPxdF8tCjuNapFNK5-XvBs3i-GAvJ7U8UeEwkc/s1600/2011+Storytelling.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhPU7kKvLWtTEN0TMQHfNslkO3uOpjwU4ZEEMiR1TlmP13sVrPXrHa9OdQZzp-aiFTfp9VTNi90D4czhth08FSSatiFrj1vGwVjDe9oPxdF8tCjuNapFNK5-XvBs3i-GAvJ7U8UeEwkc/s200/2011+Storytelling.png" width="185" /></a></div>... we're pretty sure the title says it all.<br />
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Starting Nov. 1 with the Story Slam @ MCC-Maple Woods, the 12th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration will be underway!<br />
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If you haven't LIKED us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kcstorytelling">Facebook</a> yet, do it! (Please? We want to keep you informed!)<br />
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You can check out a full schedule of public events <a href="http://kcstorytelling.blogspot.com/2011/10/12th-annual-kansas-city-storytelling.html">here</a>.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-52840896772342585122011-10-18T09:19:00.004-05:002011-11-01T09:29:50.278-05:00Free family events!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMka1CyL15XHdac8YH3ZpqhgqkQQQ4QlHLKWLxetKsKEh8OMGiIODSZykH8ZYsffnMKDzw1XRL4hETJ0gi7037DqbzAmtT4njBRELM2kBjSnZ4tz_0FmLAeXgL9h4Pah5ScdZFKgUm1o/s1600/video.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMka1CyL15XHdac8YH3ZpqhgqkQQQ4QlHLKWLxetKsKEh8OMGiIODSZykH8ZYsffnMKDzw1XRL4hETJ0gi7037DqbzAmtT4njBRELM2kBjSnZ4tz_0FmLAeXgL9h4Pah5ScdZFKgUm1o/s320/video.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Put down the video game controllers and sofa snacks - yes, you too, dad - and head out for some family fun! Never fear, we're not talking about mom's super-exciting trip to the pumpkin patch again - we're talking about a line-up of great regional and national storytellers that will make you think, crack you up and even dance in a gigantic bird costume! (No, really. Giant bird. We have it.)<br />
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From preschool and elementary age tales at Kansas City, MO, and Mid-Continent public libraries to Family concerts and even workshops, we have a week full of events to keep the kiddos busy and entertained!<br />
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For a full list of public events, please see the <a href="http://kcstorytelling.blogspot.com/2011/10/12th-annual-kansas-city-storytelling.html">full schedule</a> and look for events in <span style="color: #3d85c6;">blue</span>.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-41028976292134184452011-10-17T09:26:00.000-05:002011-10-17T09:26:00.629-05:00Featured Storyteller: Dan Keding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgr1dPsSl3p3_wL5R323dSXUsi_WI8dRuV6MnYomJTDoFK64g7tAcFXLlYiDQHYuu6M6GDwBVOlUJv_xNVg1Cau097qgjPLYmAV1wNiehGv1rNh5-KIKcXqv5XC7aUu4ke-VJYmy1Ff4/s1600/Dan+Keding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgr1dPsSl3p3_wL5R323dSXUsi_WI8dRuV6MnYomJTDoFK64g7tAcFXLlYiDQHYuu6M6GDwBVOlUJv_xNVg1Cau097qgjPLYmAV1wNiehGv1rNh5-KIKcXqv5XC7aUu4ke-VJYmy1Ff4/s320/Dan+Keding.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
Dan Keding, storyteller of international acclaim, is well known for his telling of traditional world folktales, personal narratives of his boyhood in Chicago, ghost stories and dark tales, and superbly crafted original pieces. <br />
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As a child he learned the traditional stories that his grandmother brought to this country from Croatia. A well-respected ballad singer, he accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and spoons. <br />
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This combination of dynamic storytelling and powerful ballad singing has made him a festival and concert favorite throughout the US, Great Britain and Ireland, endearing him to audiences of all ages.<br />
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For more information, visit his <a href="http://www.dankeding.com/">website</a>!Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-88579309264880863142011-10-14T11:43:00.000-05:002011-10-14T11:43:00.324-05:00Afi̱gi̱tí̱s the Storyteller (and her squirrelly friend) has a message for you!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ct26lSMWnFs" width="560"></iframe>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-60318254451587667592011-10-13T14:30:00.000-05:002011-10-13T14:30:01.159-05:00You've heard their stories, now it's your turn to learn!While most of the Storytelling Celebration is dedicated to sitting and listening as local and national tellers spin a fantastic yarn, there are workshops for young and old alike designed to help participants develop their own stories.<br />
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A <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>Media Specialists Workshop</strong></span>, presented by Leeny Del Seamonds, will help educators, librarians and other school staff use storytelling in the classroom, as well as encouraging the founding of Storytelling clubs in the local schools. This workshop meets CTE standards.<br />
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The workshop will be held from noon-4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the North Kansas City School District’s Doolin Education Center. Cost is $12 and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by contacting <a href="mailto:dusty.mills@mcckc.edu">Dusty Mills</a> at 816.604.3170.<br />
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Leeny Del Seamonds will also present a <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>Youth Storytelling Workshop</strong></span> from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Plaza Library Branch. This workshop is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.<br />
Drama Time! will focus on bringing spoken words to life through theatrical games, improvisations and fun exercises. Students will build confidence and learn the arts of oral presentation, acting and self-expression through movement and word interpretation.<br />
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While the kids are practicing the art of acting with Leeny, adults will have an opportunity to attend a workshop offered just for them. Dan Keding will host the <span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="color: #cc0000;">Adult Storytelling Workshop</strong></span> from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Plaza Branch Library. This workshop is also free and open to the public, and no reservations are required.<br />
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This workshop will focus on telling stories for children – selecting appropriate stories, telling them in an engaging way via props, music and voices, and what mistakes to avoid.<br />
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For further information on any of these workshops, <a href="mailto:mw.storytelling@gmail.com">contact us</a> by email or call 816.604.3007. Don't forget to LIKE us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kcstorytelling">Facebook</a> and follow us on Twitter (@kcstorytelling)!Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-36330807413326175732011-10-12T11:53:00.004-05:002011-10-12T11:53:00.344-05:00Ready, set, GPS: Addresses for public storytelling events<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Planning on attending several events? Here's a list of locations for storytelling performances in the KC Metro area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">816-701-3481, ext 3</span></span></span></span></b></b></b><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">63rd St & Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">816-701-3484</span><br />
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</span></span></span><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Waldo Branch<br />
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</span></span></span><b><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">MCC-Maple Woods Campus Center<br />
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">2601 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO</span><br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">4051 West Dr., Kansas City, KS</span></span></span></span></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">913-266-2384</span></span></span></span></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"></span></span></span><b><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a href="mailto:cmoss@nlbm.com"></a></span></span></span></span></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-85242852426703414732011-10-11T12:13:00.002-05:002011-10-11T12:13:00.479-05:00Featured Storyteller: Leeny Del Seamonds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUskB_q-in8gzjsl8JEz43iN0ECuqsLMG9xXg3Cq1Cm2HKNojlAJMu6mNFiwy8CmS-FDAYzjQX1LnKSbz3Y69mNX_ZRJgIP07ZEA0ZegY2U9bMFYwLplpCdb83Lzonm_vBrN_JFpAMXB4/s1600/Leeny+Del+Seamonds.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUskB_q-in8gzjsl8JEz43iN0ECuqsLMG9xXg3Cq1Cm2HKNojlAJMu6mNFiwy8CmS-FDAYzjQX1LnKSbz3Y69mNX_ZRJgIP07ZEA0ZegY2U9bMFYwLplpCdb83Lzonm_vBrN_JFpAMXB4/s200/Leeny+Del+Seamonds.gif" width="146" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Leeny Del Seamonds, Master Story Performer, is a multi award-winning international performer of Latino, original and World tales that are uplifting and demonstrate the passion, resiliency and triumphs of the human spirit. </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">A dedicated Teaching Artist, Leeny encourages listeners to feel positive about themselves and to rejoice in human and cultural diversity, inviting them to share in her Latin/Cuban-American sense of humor and love of performing.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Leeny will be telling at our Annual Storytelling Spectacular, Ghosts in the Night Sky and will also be presenting our Media Specialists Workshop. </span></span></h6>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-54200700400400800872011-10-10T09:57:00.000-05:002011-10-11T10:11:59.163-05:00Join us for a night of light-hearted fun and life experiences: Regional Storytelling Concert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhp2F1vrCoxOyKB4Ss3wvjuGylZq9XJXHEiEolM22kySj96yLqnK7toomXnmTQQkrVvILpD5zGEgWlOksJ5hvvyb5P7kivhQsSVI3yXPZnKwDMN3NdpGFTvt9ve0kI8toSzZ5UdTErfY/s1600/RAPS.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhp2F1vrCoxOyKB4Ss3wvjuGylZq9XJXHEiEolM22kySj96yLqnK7toomXnmTQQkrVvILpD5zGEgWlOksJ5hvvyb5P7kivhQsSVI3yXPZnKwDMN3NdpGFTvt9ve0kI8toSzZ5UdTErfY/s200/RAPS.gif" width="200" /></a></div>Date: Nov. 3, 2011<br />
Time: 7-9 p.m.<br />
Place: MCC-Maple Woods Student Center<br />
Cost: $3<br />
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While our national tellers are a big part of what makes the Storytelling Celebration so special, we have some great storytellers from our own neck of the woods. The River and Prairie Storyweavers will share stories for the whole family.<br />
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This year's talented tale-spinners include John "Brother John" Anderson, Rosie Best-Cutrer, Diana Cox, Sue Hinkel, Priscilla Howe and Deb Swanegan.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-36363941995056209712011-10-07T09:20:00.000-05:002011-10-07T09:20:00.944-05:00Featured Storyteller: Gene Tagaban<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxtBDDSV_wsrRxFQfzaWq9vDVHIPCJ_YopJCnR4NK6jkCQ7DqQsDz4DObBliPmirTNK_I7-otaGk-ieD8UA8eJuJgizRYs6vibT9dxfTsQUdKoqRR5RthxCnpswX0Q1aAZSaxHlR-OyQ/s1600/geneTagabanST11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxtBDDSV_wsrRxFQfzaWq9vDVHIPCJ_YopJCnR4NK6jkCQ7DqQsDz4DObBliPmirTNK_I7-otaGk-ieD8UA8eJuJgizRYs6vibT9dxfTsQUdKoqRR5RthxCnpswX0Q1aAZSaxHlR-OyQ/s1600/geneTagabanST11.jpg" /></a>Gene Tagaban is a Native American performing artist, storyteller, trainer, counselor and healer. His heritage is Cherokee, Tlingit and Filipino. Raised in Alaska, Gene's Nattive American name is Gaay Yaaw, loosely translates as Salmon Home Coming. He is of the Wooshkeetaan Eagle Thunderbird clan of Juneau, Alaska. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Many of his stories tell of his journey to become Raven Dancer, drawing deeply from the stories his grandmother told him as a child. Gene believes that learning and laughter go hand in hand, and his stories educate and entertain all ages.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For more information, visit <a href="http://www.genetagaban.com/">Gene's website</a>.</div>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-42943178811318438422011-10-06T10:19:00.001-05:002011-10-06T10:19:00.091-05:00We want your stuff! For our silent aution. To benefit this wonderful event. So help!It's almost time for MCC-Maple Woods' annual Storytelling Celebration! The city-wide event, now in its 12th year, will be held Nov. 1-5, 2011 and will feature national storytellers Dan Keding, Leeny Del Seamonds, Gene Tagaban and Loretta Washington.<br />
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Each year, Maple Woods hosts a silent auction, open to all MCC students, staff, faculty and the community, in order to support the event. ALL funds raised through the silent auction are used to offset costs and plan for the next festival.<br />
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We are now taking donations! If you would like to personally donate an item - be it delicious, artistic, interesting or unique - or know of a local business that might like to support the event, please contact Dusty Mills at <a data-mce-href="mailto:dusty.mills@mcckc.edu" href="mailto:dusty.mills@mcckc.edu">dusty.mills@mcckc.edu</a> or 816.604.3170.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-10516774617292497542011-10-05T09:11:00.000-05:002011-10-05T09:11:12.262-05:00We're all a-twitter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeZudpYDLHhwfRm-aog6z6n0NZa_mU7QvVpspW0gXS2VKPTRuno2aks280AWPdpa1vrIS7qNRBOaBsYDaEzX12ezi21wE2tG5_qDkhbdbP3lLz8hpJQckWcW0hUCmiu6gcAMlly6W7yE/s1600/twitter_bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeZudpYDLHhwfRm-aog6z6n0NZa_mU7QvVpspW0gXS2VKPTRuno2aks280AWPdpa1vrIS7qNRBOaBsYDaEzX12ezi21wE2tG5_qDkhbdbP3lLz8hpJQckWcW0hUCmiu6gcAMlly6W7yE/s200/twitter_bird.jpg" width="200" /></a>That's right, you can now follow us on Twitter, if that's your bag. You can find us under @kcstorytelling. Follow us and we'll follow you - what a nice trade!Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-74453235640117347622011-10-05T09:08:00.001-05:002011-10-05T09:08:00.947-05:00Back by popular demand: Story Slam!As further proof that everyone has a story, MCC-Maple Woods will be hosting another Story Slam, focusing on the family and all the sad, serious, silly, simply amazing times shared between people who share that special bond.<br />
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Also, that time Great Aunt Clothespin (or whatever her name is) spilled an entire bowl of potato salad on the dog is totally worth telling. Trust me.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Join us for the Story Slam open mic event from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1 in the MCC-Maple Woods Student Center. This event is FREE.</span><br />
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Please keep in mind that this is an open mic event - people will be telling THEIR stories in THEIR manner. As such, some stories may not be appropriate for young children.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-83529841885120205982011-10-04T09:48:00.006-05:002011-11-01T09:37:07.739-05:0012th Annual Kansas City Storytelling ScheduleMCC-Maple Woods proudly presents the schedule of public events for the 12th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration!<br />
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<div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Blue = Family/Child-Appropriate</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Purple = Caution for children under 10</span></b></div><b><span style="color: #351c75;">Dark Purple = Adult Only </span></b><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Tuesday, Nov. 1</b></i></span></div><div style="color: #741b47;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Story Slam: We ALL Have a Story to Tell About Family</span></b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">7-9 p.m.</div><div style="color: #741b47;">MCC-Maple Woods Student Center</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b>FREE </b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">*Participants MUST be over 18 to participate</div><div style="color: #741b47;">*We welcome everyone, but some stories/language may not be appropriate for young children.</div><br />
<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Wednesday, Nov. 2</b></i></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (children)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Southeast Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10-11 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: LaRita Wright & Geneva Greenfield</div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (preschoolers)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Trails West Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">11 a.m. - 12 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Jim Stigall & Priscilla Howe</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (preschoolers)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Westport Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10-11 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Becky Everly & Carole Shelton</div><br />
<div style="color: #351c75;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Media Specialists Workshop</span></b></div><div style="color: #351c75;">Park Hill School District</div><div style="color: #351c75;">12-4 p.m.</div><div style="color: #351c75;"><b>Cost: $12 (includes lunch)</b></div><div style="color: #351c75;"><b>Please RSVP by calling 816.604.3170</b></div><div style="color: #351c75;">Host: Leeny Del Seamonds</div><br />
<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Thursday, Nov. 3</b></i></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (elementary age)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Central Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10:30-11:30 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE </b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Teller: Gene Tagaban</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (all ages)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Plaza Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">1-2 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE </b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Teller: Gene Tagaban</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (preschoolers)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Waldo Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10-11 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Jo Ho & Barbara Kellogg</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Mid-Continent Public Library (all ages)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Grandview Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">7-8 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Sue Godsey & Daniel Jones</div><br />
<div style="color: #741b47;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Regional Storytelling Concert</span></b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">Presented by: River and Prairie Storyweavers</div><div style="color: #741b47;">MCC-Maple Woods Student Center</div><div style="color: #741b47;">7-9 p.m.</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b>Cost: $3</b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">Tellers: Brother John Anderson, Rosie Best-Cutrer, Diana Cox, Sue Hinkel, Priscilla Howe, Deb Swanegan</div><br />
<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Friday, Nov. 4</b></i></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Kansas Public Library (preschoolers)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Schlagle Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10-11 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">1-2 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Priscilla Howe & Jamie Mayo</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (preschoolers)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Northeast Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">10:30-11:30 a.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Marcia Ollinger & Carole Shelton</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Kansas City Missouri Public Library (all ages)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Plaza Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">7-8 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">FREE</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Mike Micham & Nancee Walker-Micham</div><br />
<div style="color: #741b47;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ghost Stories Concert</span></b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">KCMOPL - Plaza Branch (Truman Forum)</div><div style="color: #741b47;">7-9 p.m.</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">Tellers: Leeny Del Seamonds, Gene Tagaban, Dan Keding, Loretta Washington</div><br />
<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Saturday, Nov. 5</b></i></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MCC-Maple Woods Family Concert</span></b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Campus Center Arbor Room</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Teller: Gene Tagaban</div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Youth Storytelling Workshop</span></b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">KCMOPL - Plaza Branch</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">1-2:30 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Host: Leeny Del Seamonds</div><br />
<div style="color: #351c75;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Adult Storytelling Workshop</span></b></div><div style="color: #351c75;">KCMOPL - Plaza Branch (Truman Forum)</div><div style="color: #351c75;">1-2:30 p.m.</div><div style="color: #351c75;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #351c75;">Host: Dan Keding</div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Youth Storytelling Concert</span></b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">KCMOPL - Plaza Branch (Truman Forum)</div><div style="color: #0b5394;">3:30-4:30 p.m.</div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;">Tellers: Youth Volunteers</div><br />
<div style="color: #741b47;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Storytelling Spectacular</span></b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">KCMOPL - Plaza Branch (Truman Forum)</div><div style="color: #741b47;">7-9 p.m.</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b>FREE</b></div><div style="color: #741b47;">Tellers: Leeny Del Seamonds, Gene Tagaban, Dan Keding, Loretta Washington</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><b>*Please note this program is appropriate for ages 10 and up.</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</div>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-75179594018062820212011-10-03T09:06:00.000-05:002011-10-04T09:07:05.340-05:00Visit our Facebook Fan Page!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFJAg5wd3LoaBUB_pfSQCbYki-QMhwDYH-SW0aBNV1q1Wp_Q6qFeoej6Py4DNLj_osYeztoja3UPnP1p0EG6SzJRpqOsgA8PRguhs8w-LngXo4tIZCLOK4zun8fkdRGEYxOoAVKjl63o/s1600/fan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFJAg5wd3LoaBUB_pfSQCbYki-QMhwDYH-SW0aBNV1q1Wp_Q6qFeoej6Py4DNLj_osYeztoja3UPnP1p0EG6SzJRpqOsgA8PRguhs8w-LngXo4tIZCLOK4zun8fkdRGEYxOoAVKjl63o/s200/fan.jpg" width="128" /></a></div>No, not this.<br />
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The Kansas City Storytelling Celebration has a new fan page on Facebook - follow us, link to your sites and profiles, and most importantly, share storytelling with all YOUR Facebook friends and fans!<br />
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<b>The Kansas City Storytelling </b><b>profile will be deleted at the end of this month</b>, so please "like" the new fan page so you will have continued access to updates.Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660693603054982518.post-56174883148465172652011-10-01T08:57:00.004-05:002011-10-04T09:00:02.046-05:00We're back!<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkFqHvdXjWakw6QKM4FQjLXgUg0bbz6bcpF6APSCXdBTTT1sY-RjV4XCBcBjdbLeYVEO714cjPLsDx6nXYDfspjR0URi9FTevzeKsZ0e14g6X3gaNxbX3EkyBqWWfEaXrYADzvDTVyYc/s1600/2011+Storytelling.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkFqHvdXjWakw6QKM4FQjLXgUg0bbz6bcpF6APSCXdBTTT1sY-RjV4XCBcBjdbLeYVEO714cjPLsDx6nXYDfspjR0URi9FTevzeKsZ0e14g6X3gaNxbX3EkyBqWWfEaXrYADzvDTVyYc/s320/2011+Storytelling.png" width="297" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">The Kansas City Storytelling Celebration, hosted by MCC-Maple Woods, is back for a 12th year of lively stories, anecdotes, myths, legends and lessons. This year’s celebration will take place Nov. 1-5, 2011 at more than 100 sites across the Kansas City Metro area.<br />
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Storytellers from throughout the region and nationwide will bring their tales of mischief, merrymaking and morals to all ages and ethnicities. The major goal of the Storytelling Celebration has been to reach out to and connect people from all walks of life through words. A diverse line-up of national storytellers, including Leeny Del Seamonds, Dan Keding, Gene Tagaban and Loretta Washington, will make this an exciting celebration!</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Check back this month for storyteller bios, official schedule and more storytelling updates! </span></span></h6>Story Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233600645211796415noreply@blogger.com0