Story tellers meet Friday - opportunities at NW Folklife Festival

This Friday, May 16, local storytellers will hold a Haller Lake Storytelling Evening, 7:30-9:30pm, featuring Norm Brecke and others, followed by a story swap.

Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore N, Seattle 98133.

The Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center  May 23-26, will provide five venues for stories!! 

1. Ghost Stories
2. Traditional Stories
3. Family Stories
4. Liars' Contest
5. "Stories from Around the Sound" ! 

Check out the official website

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Marvel at Storytelling in May

Coffee at The Bridge

Join the Seattle Storytellers Guild at its friendly, inviting Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House, Friday, May 2, from 7-9 pm.

Both storytellers and listeners are welcome to this free event. Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 8 minutes or less. If you plan to tell a story, please practice it a few times to be sure of its length.

Attendees are asked to support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats! The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle 98133 on the North Seattle Alliance Church campus.  

If you have questions contact host Cynthia Westby.

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Celebrate the Spring Solstice with a story

Coffee at The Bridge

You are invited to join the Seattle Storytellers Guild at its friendly, inviting Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House, Friday, April 4, from 7-9 pm.

Both storytellers and listeners are welcome to this free event. Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 8 minutes or less. If you plan to tell a story, please practice it a few times to be sure of its length.

Coffee and snacks are available for purchase. Please support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats!

The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 N 122nd St, Seattle 98133 on the North Seattle Alliance Church campus.  

If you have questions contact Cynthia Westby.

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Seattle Storytellers Guild presents ..."Love Ain't Easy"

Seattle Storytellers Guild presents Haller Lake Storytelling, "Love Ain't Easy" on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 7:30-9:30pm at the Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore N, Seattle 98133.  

Valentine's Day has passed, but whatever your relationships, you know love demands tending and giving, compromise and luck. Medical student and world traveler Samantha Desmond, and folktale researcher Veronica Muskheli will start off the evening. Then we'll continue in the story circle format.

Bring your stories on the theme of love (easy or not), personal or from folklore (5-8 min. long). Or come as a listener.

The evening will finish with snacks and drinks plus time to chat with other story lovers.

Donations to support the purchase of treats are requested and deeply appreciated.  For more information contact Judith Alexander.

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Storytellers meet Friday at Haller Lake

Jan. 17, 2014 Haller Lake Storytelling Evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave North, Seattle 98133

"Wishes and Dreams," New Year's resolutions ?!? Already achieved or already broken? Let's hear instead about wishes and dreams -- stories of poor folk and rich, dragons, devils, and magic fish. 

Judith Alexander (hostess for the evening) and Veronica Muskheli (originally from Russia) share their favorite folk stories. Open mic, with as many stories as time allows.

Please prepare a short (5 minute) contribution to our theme. The evening will finish with snacks and drinks plus time to chat with other story lovers. Donations to support the featured tellers and the purchase of treats are requested and deeply appreciated.

For more information contact Judith Alexander. Coming up: Feb. 21 - "Love Ain't Easy" -- Story Circle format, hosted by Judith Alexander.

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Begin the New Year with a great story

Coffee at The Bridge

You are invited to join the Seattle Storytellers Guild for an memorably delightful evening of storytelling on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 7-9 pm. This free event welcomes both storytellers and listeners to our friendly, welcoming Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House. Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 8 minutes or less. If you plan to tell a story, please practice it a few times to be sure of its length.

Coffee and snacks are available for purchase. The Bridge Coffee House opens for us around 6:40 pm. Please support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats! The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 N 122nd Street, Seattle 98133 on the North Seattle Alliance Church campus.

If you have questions please contact Cynthia Westby.

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Holiday Tales with the Storytellers Friday night

You are especially invited to a chance to mix stories with meeting tellers --

Friday, Dec 20, 2013 Haller Lake Storytelling Evening, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, free, newcomers welcome. Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle 98133.

HOLIDAY TALES in the round plus dessert potluck --

You are welcome to share a five or six minute seasonal story or song from any tradition (personal story or folk tale) and bring a delicious dessert. 

Feel free to invite your friends, and let them know that audience-only folks are welcome. 

We'd love to have you celebrate this special time of year with us, and  join our growing North End Storytellers community.

Email for more information.

Mark your calendar for upcoming Third Fridays at Haller Lake, 7:30pm:

• Jan. 17: "Wishes and Dreams," with hostess Judith Alexander plus Veronica Muskheli
• Feb. 21: "Love Ain't Easy" Story Circle format

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Winter Seattle storytellers guild special event

Tellabration - Friday, November 15, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30pm, Haller Lake Community Club 12579 Densmore N. Seattle 98133.  Donation $l0 ($5 for SSG members).

Tellabration is a world-wide celebration of storytelling.

Debra Harris-Branham, well known and beloved teller for the past 25 years, will share African and African American tales embedded with songs and chants in a rhythmic, energetic style with audience participation.

Norm Brecke, one of our favorite, long time tellers and former Storytellers Guild President, will share folk, personal stories, and songs.

Lorraine Bayes, Song Carrier, Medicine Drummer, co-founder and director of Tickle Tune Typhoon, with concerts, CD’s and accolades for the past 30 years, will offer songs from her Cherokee heritage.

Patty Zeitlin (author, award winning poet, recording artist and songwriter) will share a story, song and dance from Hawaii.

These events are for adults, but older children who enjoy storytelling and are able to listen, are also welcome. 

          

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Spooky tales for Halloween from the Seattle Storytellers on Friday

Stirring tales from the
Seattle Storytellers

You are invited to join the Seattle Storytellers for a wonderful evening of deliciously mysterious and ghostly tales on Friday, October 18, at Haller Lake Community Club, from 7:30-9:30 pm.

The first half of the evening for adults will be a line up of four spirited tellers - Tiger Avery, Vicki Stiles, Chris Todd and Cynthia Westby - with a range of spine-tingling to historically inspired yarns.

The second half of the evening will be an open mike for storytellers with a five minute story. Professional storyteller Cynthia Westby will host this evening of tales sponsored by the Seattle Storytellers Guild.  Cynthia is host of the Guild’s monthly story circle at The Bridge Coffee House. 

Haller Lake Community Club is located at 12579 Densmore Ave North, Seattle 98133. Snacks and drinks will be available.  

Donations to support the purchase of treats are requested and deeply appreciated. For more information contact Cynthia Westby,

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Shoreline resident to tell tales at Seattle Arab Festival

Afifi Durr, storyteller

Shoreline resident Afifi Durr, founder and Board Member of Arab Center of Washington and Seattle Story Guild will be telling stories at the Arab Festival in Seattle Center, Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 2 – 3pm. Come enjoy the Arab Festival and storytelling in Seattle Center.

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Storytelling at The Bridge Coffee House Friday

You are invited to a fall evening's storytelling gathering. Whether you are a storyteller or simply love to listen to stories, you are welcome to warm your heart over stories at our Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House, Friday, October 4th from 7-9 pm.

Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 5-8 minutes. The group offers brief feedback, if wanted, focused on the delivery and clarity of the story for the listener. 

"Please support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats!"

The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd St, Seattle, WA  98133 in the Seattle Alliance Church complex. If you have questions, contact the host.  

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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“Happily Ever After” Storytelling Evening at Haller Lake

“Happily Ever After” Storytelling Evening on Friday, September 20, 7:30-9:30pm

You and your friends are invited to an evening of stories with storyteller Cynthia Westby, at the Haller Lake Community Club on Friday, September 20, from 7:30-9:30pm. She will be telling an entertaining mix of personal stories and folktales for adults in her program, "Happily Ever After." 

The second hour will be an open mike for tellers offering five-minute stories. Haller Lake Community Club is at 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle 98133.

Snacks and drinks will be available.  Donations to support the featured teller and purchase of treats are requested and deeply appreciated.   

Cynthia is the host of the Seattle Storytellers Guild's monthly Story Circle at The Bridge Coffee House held on the first Friday of every month (now in its third year). Drawing from traditional wisdom tales and personal experience, she has been telling stories for nearly twenty years. Learn more about her storytelling.  For more information contact Cynthia.

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Storytellers meet Friday to swap stories

Coffee at The Bridge

Story lovers are invited to come listen or tell stories on Friday, September 6th from 7-9 pm.  

Storytellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of approximately 8 minutes. "Our Story Circle is welcoming and friendly and is a delightful way to spend a late summer evening."

The group offers tellers brief feedback, if wanted, focused on the delivery and clarity of the story for the listener.

The Story Circle will be held at the Bridge Coffee House. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase! The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133.  

This free event is a Seattle Storytellers Guild event. The Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.  If you have questions, contact Cynthia Westby.

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Stories at the Bridge Coffee House August 2nd

Coffee at The Bridge

Bring the sizzle of summer heat into an evening of stories on Friday, August 2nd, 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House. Both listeners and tellers are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, welcoming Story Circle. Storytellers offer personal or traditional stories for adults, lasting approximately 5-8 minutes.

Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions. The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 N 122nd Street, Seattle 98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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July 5th Story Swap at the Bridge Coffee House

Coffee at The Bridge

Come be showered by the sparkle of stories on Friday, July 5th, 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House. Both listeners and tellers are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, welcoming Story Swap.  Storytellers offer personal or traditional stories for adults lasting approximately 5 minutes. 

Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions. The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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Storytellers Friday at Bridge Coffee House

Dive into summer waters with stories, both personal and traditional, to capture your imagination!  Both listeners and tellers are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, welcoming Story Swap Friday, June 7th, 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House.

Storytellers offer stories for adults approximately 5-8 minutes in length. Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions. The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle 98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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Seattle Storytellers meet Friday

Coffee at The Bridge

Come journey to magical worlds as storytellers weave tales, both personal and traditional, to capture your imagination!  Both listeners and tellers are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, welcoming Story Swap Friday, May 3rd from 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House.

Everyone is invited to tell a story for adults of approximately 5-8 minutes. Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions.

The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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Seattle Storytellers Friday Apr 5 in north Seattle

A hot cup of coffee
and good stories

Come journey to magical worlds as storytellers weave tales, both personal and traditional, to capture your imagination!

Both listeners and tellers are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, welcoming Story Swap Friday, April 5th from 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House.

Everyone is invited to tell a story for adults of approximately 5-8 minutes. Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions. The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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Shoreline UUC Vernal Equinox celebration Mar 20

Celebrate the Vernal Equinox

Ostara

The arrival of Spring

and

World Storytelling Day

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

7:00-9:00 pm

Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church

in the Chrysalis Bldg

14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 

This year’s World Storytelling Day theme is:

Fate and Fortune

Other themes this year may include:

Springtime

Ostara

Chinese Year of the Snake

If you are interested in participating by telling a story, reciting

a poem, performing a skit, playing an instrument or singing a song:

contact Peggy Williams Scott at 206-331-2729

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Seattle Storytellers story swap Friday Mar 1

Coffee and snacks
available for purchase

You are invited to Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free, friendly, monthly Story Swap for both listeners and tellers on Friday, March 1st from 7-9 pm.

Storytellers tell traditional and personal stories for adults, of approximately 5-8 minutes each that will transport you to magical worlds and bygone times. Everyone is welcome to tell a story. Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted with questions.

The Story Swap is held at the Bridge Coffee House located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.

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