ArtsList

1. March 26. Storytelling Concert at Guelph Civic Museum. “By Word of Mouth”
2. March 27. World Storytelling Day in Cambridge. “Awake and Dreaming.”
3. March 28 – April 6. Toronto Storytelling Festival.
4. April 11. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. Conservatory for the Arts in Hamilton.
5. April 12. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. Youth Music Centre in Guelph.
6. April 13. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. Registry Theatre in Kitchener.
7. May 1 and May 8. Workshop in The Story Barn, Baden.
8. May 10. Leslie McCurdy’s one woman show on Harriet Tubman. Mercury Theatre, St. Mary’s.
9. May 23 – May 25. Retreat for Women in Mid-Life.
10. August 16. 20th Anniversary Celebration of The Story Barn.

1 . March 26. Storytelling Concert “By Word of Mouth”
Sponsored by Guelph Museums & the Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. South, 519 836-1221
7:30 p.m. Tickets $10
Storytelling for adult listeners featuring Tom Lips, singer / songwwriter / storyteller from Ottawa, and Mary McCullum Baldasaro, storyteller extraordinaire from Kitchener, known to many of you for her stories told at The Story Barn. Members of the Guelph Guild will be telling as well including several Story Barn regulars: Beve Matson, Frank Toplin, and Sandy Schoen.

2. March 27. World Storytelling Day Concert. “Awake and Dreaming.”
Stories by Tongues Wagging (Caroleigh Wehking & Glenna Janzen).
David Durward Recreation Centre, 62 Dickson St, Galt
2 – 3 p.m., tickets $12.50 or $10 for rec centre members
“The stories will be varied and lively.”
For info: storywomancaroleigh@gmail.com

3. March 28 – April 6. Toronto Storytelling Festival.
Ten days of storytelling in a variety of venues from museums to Harbourfront to Lulu Lounge.
You can hear tellers you know (I’ll be telling on Mar 30 and on April 5) and learn to love new voices, too.
All info here http://www.torontofestivalofstorytelling.ca/

4. April 11. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. (HAMILTON)
Paul Conway, Leslie Robbins-Conway, and Anne Little (pianist)
” A fusion of storytelling, classical music, especially opera, and authentic northern Canadian spirit.”
Conservatory for the Arts in Hamilton.
8:00 p.m. Tickets $25, $22 seniors, $18 students.
Read a full description at http://www.voyageurstorytelling.ca/Chordelle.htm

5. April 12. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. (GUELPH)
Paul Conway, Leslie Robbins-Conway, and Anne Little (pianist)
” A fusion of storytelling, classical music, especially opera, and authentic northern Canadian spirit.”
Youth Music Centre in Guelph
8:00 p.m. Tickets $25, $22 seniors, $18 students.
Read a full description at http://www.voyageurstorytelling.ca/Chordelle.htm

6. April 13. Old Masters Concert by Voyageur Storytelling. (KITCHENER)
Paul Conway, Leslie Robbins-Conway, and Anne Little (pianist)
” A fusion of storytelling, classical music, especially opera, and authentic northern Canadian spirit.”
Registry Theatre in Kitchener
2:00 p.m. Tickets $25, $22 seniors, $18 students.
Read a full description at maryeileen@thestorybarn.cahttp:// www.voyageurstorytelling.ca/Chordelle.htm

7. May 1 and May 8. WORKSHOP: A STORY IN YOUR POCKET.
Offered by Mary-Eileen McClear at The Story Barn in Baden.
For teachers, parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children (pre-school to grade 3).
This workshop will explore a variety of types of stories including paper, handkerchief, string, and, of course, folktales.
Thursday evenings, 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
$45. To register contact me, Mary-Eileen, maryeileen@thestorybarn.caRegistration is limited so sign up early.

8. May 10. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman performed by Leslie McCurdy.
The Mercury Theatre, St. Mary’s.
This show was scheduled for March 8 but that was the big snowstorm so it has been rescheduled to this date. It was a sell-out at the time so I’m not sure if you could get tickets if you didn’t have them before, but you could check with Nancy Vermond (519 284-2698) to find out.

9. May 23 – May 25. Retreat for Women in Mid-Life.
Facilitated by Karen James-Abra and Claire Bowers. “A time to … interact with myth and story, hear each other deeply, journal, dance, and celebrate who we truly are.”
$425 includes all meals, accommodation and program fees. Held in a beautiful space http://www.renewalretreat.com
For further information call Karen James-Abra 519 275-2187 or email her karen.jamesabra@gmail.com

10. August 16. 20th Anniversary Celebration of The Story Barn / Second Story Workshop!
Mark the date on your calendar and join us for a reunion. Details to follow as we figure them out!

That’s all for now,

Mary-Eileen McClear, Storyteller

http://www.thestorybarn.ca

Come to The Story Barn for open storytelling the first Friday of every month at 8 p.m.