MCC-Maple Woods proudly presents the (abridged) schedule for the 11th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration.
More information about individual events will be forthcoming, so check back often!
Tuesday, Nov. 2
7-9 p.m.
MCC-Maple Woods Student Center
FREE
This is an open mic event - bring yourself, your friends, your families and your stories!
*Must be over 18 to participate
Wednesday, Nov. 3
KCMO Public Library, Bluford Branch
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
KCMO Public Library, Southeast Branch
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
KCMO Public Library, Westport Branch
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
Mid-Continent Public Library, Lee’s Summit Branch
1:30-2:30 p.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
Media Specialists Workshop
$12–includes lunch
Noon-3:30 p.m.
Park Hill School District (7703 NW Barry Rd)
RSVP: 816-604-3011
A workshop with lots of ideas for equipping and encouraging youth tellers through storytelling clubs
Media Specialists, Public Library Staff, School Librarians & Storytellers)
Presenter: Becky EverlyThursday, Nov. 4
KCMO Public Library, Waldo Branch
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
KCMO Public Library, Central Branch
10:30-11:30 a.m. (School age)
Featuring: Bobby Norfolk
FREE
Westside Family Concert
Primitivo Garica Elementary School
Sponsored by: Irene H. Ruiz Bibloteca de las Americas
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Featuring: Olga Loya
FREE
Regional Concert: River & Prairie Storyweavers
MCC-Maple Woods Student Center
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $3
Storytellers from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa
and Illinois come together to share their unique talents and tales.Friday, Nov. 5
Mid-Continent Public Library, Lee’s Summit Branch
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Preschoolers)
FREE
KCMO Public Library, Trails West Branch
11:00 a.m.- noon (Preschoolers)
FREE
Day of the Dead and Altar Stories
Mattie Rhodes Art Center: First Fridays Crossroads Series
6:30 p.m.
Featuring: Olga Loya
FREE
Friday Night Family Fun Concert
KCMO Public Library, Plaza Branch
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Featuring: Thom and Sarah Howard
FREE
Ghost Stories Concert
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch, Truman Forum
7:00-9:00 p.m. (Mature Audiences)
Featuring: Elizabeth Ellis, Olga Loya,
Bobby Norfolk with Special Guest Loretta Washington
FREESaturday, Nov. 6
Northland Family Concert
MCC-Maple Woods – Campus Center
11:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Featuring: Bobby Norfolk
FREE
Build a story of your own in the StoryShop.
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch
1:00-2:00 p.m. (Youth workshop)
Create your own “story spoon” to take home.
Featuring: Thom and Sarah Howard
FREE
Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch
1:00-2:30 p.m. (Adult Workshop)
Examine the eight types of stories all families share and learn tips for collecting and telling them.
Featuring: Elizabeth Ellis
FREE
Before The Lights Go Out
The Story of Satchel Paige, James “Cool Papa” Bell, and the Negro Baseball Leagues
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $8
Special: Military Appreciation Day
All active and inactive Military and two guests will be admitted free.
Please present your Military ID upon admission
Plaza Library Family Concert
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch, Truman Forum
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Featuring: Elizabeth Ellis, Thom and Sarah Howard, Olga Loya and special youth storyteller Union Chapel Student Anne Price
FREE
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch, Truman Forum
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Audience members are treated to a view of the world through the eyes of local youths. (Performers aged 5-18)
FREE
Storytelling Spectacular
KCMO Public Library – Plaza Branch, Truman Forum
7:00-9:00 p.m. (Audiences ages 10 and older)
The flagship event of the Storytelling Celebration promotes cultural diversity, global communication and perhaps, most importantly, healthy entertainment.
Featuring: Elizabeth Ellis, Thom and Sarah Howard, Olga Loya and Bobby Norfolk.
FREE
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