Category: Past Events
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Lost and found
Stories at Fern starts at 7:30, virtually. Connections accepted from 7:00 pm onward Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you for your support! If you would like to become a member or pay your $25 annual dues, you are always welcome. If you…
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Along the Healing Path
Please join us for a special concert for adults with Allison Cox. A storyteller with 39 years experience, co-editor and contributor to “The Healing Heart” books and co-founder and past coordinator of the Healing Story Alliance, Allison organizes storytelling epic events and shares tales at Under the Rainbow, Storytelling for LGBTQ & Allies. She hails from…
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A lesson learned (virtually), Monday June 8, 2020
On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm, please join us for Stories at Fern, as we explore stories inspired by the theme “A Lesson Learned” Connections accepted from 7:00 pm onwardPlease come early and address any technical concerns before the stories begin at 7:30 pm We are using Zoom, an online conferencing system. Admission…
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Friendship (virtually), Monday May 18, 2020
On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm, please join us for Stories at Fern, as we explore friendship with a selection of young tellers from the Greater Victoria area and some more experienced tellers in a virtual environment. Friendship in any of its forms, old or new, looked for, lost or found, tattered or…
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Voyages, virtually April 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm, please join us as we reprise the theme for World Storytelling Day: Voyages. This is our first virtual Stories at Fern Connections accepted from 7 pm onwardPlease come early and address any technical concerns before the stories begin at 7:30 pm We are using Zoom, an online conferencing…
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Saturday, April 3, 2020: Cancelled
As the COVID-19 concerns increase, Chrine El Ansary’s tour has been cancelled. We’ll update you on other April events. We wish you a safe and healthy spring, and hope to see you again soon! Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of…
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Saturday, February 29, 2010: Leap Year!
We’re celebrating with stories that reflect leap year … or perhaps a leap of faith … or out of the frying pan … or over the fence …7:30 pm, 1831 Fern St (click here to view a map)
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March 16, 2020: Cancelled
As the COVID-19 concerns increase, the Victoria Storytellers Guild has decided to cancel Stories at Fern March 16. We’ll update you on our April events. We wish you a safe and healthy spring, and hope to see you again soon!
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February 17, 2020: Try a Little Love!
Monday, February 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Theme: Try a Little Love, Tales that explore Love, Life and Friendship 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)
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January 20, 2020, Stories at Fern
Monday, January 20, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hosted by Host : Pat Carfra 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)
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December 9 Stories at Fern: Mid-winter Edition
Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hosted by Jennifer Ferris 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)
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Rivers of Voices, Ocean of Stories: Coming Together
The 2020 SC-CC Annual Conference in Parksville, British Columbia, which was scheduled for May 27 to 31, is cancelled. Nous avons pris la décision d’annuler notre congrès annuel, qui devait se tenir à Parksville (Colombie-Britannique) du 27 au 31 mai 2020.
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A Breath of Fresh Air – November 2, 2019
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Baloney on Bologna Day
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Storytellers’ Cafe
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The Norse Epic
Norway House October 5, 2019 1-9 pm $10 ($5 for guild members) The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild invites you to enjoy part or all of a day of story where you can: Hear tales as harshly beautiful as the Nordic landscapes where they were first told, Get acquainted with the fascinating and highly complex characters of the gods…
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Weaving Baskets of Knowledge
Annual Conference and AGM of the Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada – 2019 By Mary Gavin, VSG Conference Delegate Le conte ou l’art de tisser les fils de la connaissance Akonutomahtimok: Askomiw Latokonasuwol Kcicihtuwakonol Conference site: The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is on Wolastoqiyik traditional land. UNB is the alma mater of…
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Tall tales and true of the “LOVE that Conquers all.”
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Suggest a theme for Stories at Fern
Imagine a whole evening of stories on just one theme! That’s what we are planning to do next year at Stories at Fern. Each month a different theme. For example one night might be “stories that chill you,” another could be “stories that warm the heart.” Be it “legends and myths or “fairies in my…
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Ivan Coyote: Workshop for Storytellers : May 30th
9:30 am – 12:30 pm at St Aiden’s Church, $50 Register through Shirley Routliffe, sroutliffe@gmail.com The workshop will give you a chance to work with master Canadian storyteller Ivan Coyote. Discover new ideas about transforming thoughts and energy into memorable stories. The workshopwill include tips on selecting material, preparing yourself and your work for performance, and…
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Ivan Coyote In Concert and Workshop
Coming May 2019! Ivan Coyote! The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild is excited to present Ivan Coyote, the award-winning Canadian author and internationally acclaimed storyteller and presenter. Ivan’s stories are inspiring, filled with Ivan’s generous heart, humour and humanity. Ivan Coyote in Concert: An Evening of Storytelling: May 29th 7:30 pm at the Belfry theatre, $25, https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1083…
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A Concert with Storyteller Hugh Cotton
Tickets at Eventbrite $14 while they last. Hugh Cotton is a Toronto-based storyteller, originally from Hampshire in England. He has told stories in schools, markets, cafes and forests – and appeared in festivals from Brantford to Brazil. He enjoys telling to listeners of all ages and audiences from 500 to 1. His repertoire spans the globe but he has…
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“It’s all in the Kilt” – The Stories of Scottish Teller Calum Lykan
“There is just something about storyteller Calum Lykan. Call it charm, charisma or the x-factor, he has that intangible ne sais quoi that makes you want to listen to him for hours.” February 25th 7:30 pm – at Fern St – $15
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Come Into My Parlour
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Desserts & Storytelling
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Running Deep – The Power of Water November 19
Seventh Annual Canadian Storytelling Night – Soirée nationale du conte Prepare to immerse yourself. Water is the deep subject and theme of 2018’s Canadian Storytelling Night-Soirée national du conte (CSN-SNC.) “When we are born we are 90 percent water and as adults we are 70 percent. We are all born through water, and live with…