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Stories at Fern – February 19, 2024
Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Those who want to attend in person, please come to 1831 Fern St in Victoria (see map). Those who want to attend virtually, can register on the link below. The show starts at 7:30. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you…
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Stories at Fern – January 15, 2024
Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Those who want to attend in person, please come to 1831 Fern St in Victoria (see map). Those who want to attend virtually, can register on the link below. The show starts at 7:30. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you…
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Stories at Fern – December 11, 2023
Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Those who want to attend in person, please come to 1831 Fern St in Victoria (see map). Those who want to attend virtually, can register on the link below. The show starts at 7:30. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you…
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Stories at Fern – November 20, 2023
Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Those who want to attend in person, please come to 1831 Fern St in Victoria (see map). Those who want to attend virtually, can register on the link below. The show starts at 7:30. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you…
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2024 Duncan Showroom series
In the winter of 2024, storytellers from up and down the island are coming together at the Duncan Showroom for a short series. You can attend in-person at 131 Station Street, or join the live-stream at showtime at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/DuncanShowroom/live Tickets by donation, with a suggested price of $15-$20 Missed a show? You can…
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Stories at Fern – October 16, 2023
Stories at Fern is our regular monthly meeting. Those who want to attend in person, please come to 1831 Fern St in Victoria (see map). Those who want to attend virtually, can register on the link below. The show starts at 7:30. Admission is free for members who have paid their dues – thank you…
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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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“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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Desserts & Storytelling
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Peg Hastead
A Box of Snakes
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A Sample Story for You to Tell
Toronto storyteller Dan Yashinsky shares one of many folklore stories that you could use.
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West Shore Summer Speaker Series
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Have We Got a Story to Tell: Domesticated
“Did I ever tell you about the time…” Helmcken House is filled with stories. And for this Have we got a story to tell, we’ll be adding some new ones to the mix. Each room of the house will be animated with domestic storytelling of everyday magic and mishap. On this BC Day, in partnership with the…
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House Concert with Mary Dessein – Storyteller/Harpist
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 at 1:30 pm Mary has been a storyteller and musician for 19 years and the host of Global Griot, a weekly radio program of stories and music from around the world for 14 years. She will be…
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World Storytelling Day 2013
This year’s theme for World Storytelling Day is Fortune and Fate. The regular March Meeting of Stories at Fern will be dedicated to this theme.
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June 2012 Stories at Fern
The final story session of the winter/spring season was hosted by Lee Porteous who brought together a truly outstanding group of tellers including four prizewinning school girls who delivered their stories with confidence, flawless memory and delightful ways of drawing in their audience. Meghan Scott – winner of this year’s storytelling book prize presented by…
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Victoria Proclaims Mar 20 World Storytelling Day
The VSG is proud of its participation in World Storytelling Day 2012. Jennifer Ferris and her WSD team arranged for the city to declare March 20th World Storytelling Day! Events were held on 18 and 19 March.
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Next Stories at Fern – 19 March 2012
Celebrate Stories! Special World Storytelling Day Evening The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories. MONDAY, February 20, doors open at 7:15 p.m., stories start at 7:30 p.m. 1831 Fern St. (Park on Begbie.) Admission: $5.00 Students $3.00 (includes tea and goodies) If you would like to tell a story please contact…
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Next Stories at Fern 20 February 2012
Celebrate Stories! The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories. MONDAY, February 20, doors open at 7:15 p.m., stories start at 7:30 p.m. 1831 Fern St. (Park on Begbie.) Admission: $5.00 Students $3.00 (includes tea and goodies) If you would like to tell a story please contact Shirley Routliffe. sroutliffe@shaw.ca For…
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World Storytelling Day 2012
Check out all of the details by clicking on World Storytelling day on our main menu.
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WORLD STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
WORLD STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Celebrate Trees in Story and Song Victoria Storytellers’ Guild and partners are joining tellers around the world to celebrate World Storytelling Day with a World Storytelling Festival March 18 – 20, 2012. Read on for information about concerts and community outreach. Three great concerts: March 18, 2012 – First Metropolitan United, Quadra…
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Tree Stories at Fern
Monday, March 19, 2012 Tree Stories at Fern at 1831 Fern Street. Doors open at 7:15pm and telling begins at 7:30. For information: ferris.stories@shaw.ca
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The Practice of Story: Building Community in a Storytelling Circle
The Practice of Story: Building Community in a Storytelling Circle – (Nov) TAEA2660 Date: Weds, Nov. 2, 16 , 30, Dec 14, 2011 Facilitator: Margo McLoughlin www.margostoryteller.net Length: 4 evenings Times: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $80 + applicable taxes The Practice of Story: Building Community in a Storytelling Circle In this four-part course, gifted storyteller…
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Our Guild is a Garden
From TMAS June 2007 (Published then and previously, written by Guild member, Marie Burgess.) Our guild is a garden. It has permanent plantings. Our newsletter and web page are birches that wave their branches in the breeze to catch members’ attention. Our Fern Street meetings and our Rootcellar are oaks that support and spread the…
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October Stories at Fern
Harvest Stories! The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories. MONDAY, Oct. 17, doors open at 7:15 p.m., stories start at 7:30 p.m. 1831 Fern St.(Park on Begbie.) Admission: $5.00 Students $3.00 (includes tea and goodies) “For people who love to tell stories, For people who love to listen, For people of…
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The Forest Storytelling Festival
Fri, October 14, 12 noon – Sun, October 16, 12 noon Peninsula College, Port Angeles, Washington Awesome workshops and performances by leading American storytellers. For more information, please visit Forest Storytelling Festival Website.
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How Do You Chose Which Story to Tell?
Many people find it easier to tell stories which have their roots in their own culture. Make this a starting point. However, if a particular culture holds a great deal of interest for you do not be afraid to explore tales from that culture. Many storytellers advise starting with Folktales, Myths and Legends which have…