Storytellers of San Diego

When is a dress more than simple apparel? Hear about a dress that provides for a poor pioneer family, a fancy dress that leads to disaster at a New Year's Eve ball, and what about a poison dress or a dress made of spun glass? Hear these tales and more at "Yes to the Dress" -- Rancho Bernardo Oasis, Tuesday, July 22, 1 pm. Register here: https://san-diego.oasiseverywhere.org/product/yes-to-the-dress/

If you've heard Lissette Ryan's storytelling, you may know that she plays harp, hurdy gurdy, crumhorn and more with a fabulous Renaissance music group, Courtly Noyse. Our friends at San Diego Folk Heritage are sponsoring a Courtly Noyse concert on Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 pm in Carlsbad. You don't want to miss this!

Enjoy Tales and Legends of Scotland on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ky2ymtxp
Recorded at the 2024 San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans . Vista, California.

Featuring Mindy Donner, Aunt Li-A, Marilyn McPhie, James Nelson-Lucas, and Lissette Ryan, weave captivating tales of feuding clans, brave warriors, mythical creatures, and the power of Scottish legends.
The enchanting melodies of Rachel Amov, the Gypsy Fiddler, will further immerse you in this journey through Scottish history and culture.

https://tinyurl.com/ky2ymtxp

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Tonight! Monday, July 8, 6:30 pm Six great storytellers telling six great stories about animals -- the ones we've loved and others not-so-much. Join us in Ocean Beach at the Template. Don't miss a word. . . .

Coming up -- Genre Stories from the Storytelling Association of California. Wednesday, July 17. 7 pm PDT. This month features "Humorous Stories." Seven tellers including Mindy Donner from Storytellers of San Diego. Register here: http://www.storysaac.org/genre-storytelling-series.html

Starts soon. Our monthly story swap. Bring a tale to share. Zoom link in comments. Wednesday, June 26, 3pm Pacific.

You have a story??!! Yes! Share it at our monthly story swap. Wednesday, June 26, 3pm PDT. Bring a story -- told orally (not read), 5 mins. max, any genre. Free and friendly. Link in comments.

Free storytelling show at the San Diego Highland San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans tonight, June 21, 7 pm.
Info:
Enter at the main gate. Turn right and park. Parking is free.
Admission is free this year, thanks to the sponsorship of the San Diego Highland Games.
Walk up the incline to the Beer Garden Tent -- past the food/drink stands -- which will not be open.
There will be plenty of seating.
No food or beverages will be available to purchase.
Attendees are welcome to bring food and beverages. Tables are available for picnics.
McLaren's Shortbread has donated some of their great shortbread for the intermission.
The venue is covered, but open on the sides.
The evening may be chilly. It's a good idea to bring a jacket or blanket.

See you tonight.

Next Friday!!! Kick off the San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans with a FREE show! Scottish tales of selkies, fairies, battles, and more. Featuring storytellers Catherine Bonin, Aunt Li-Anne, Mindy Donner, James Nelson-Lucas, Marilyn McPhie, and Lissette Ryan, with fiddling by Rachel Amov. And everyone's favorite shortbread from Mclaren's Shortbread. Friday, June 21, 7pm at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista, CA -- at the Beer Garden stage. No beer or food for sale that night, but feel free to bring your own picnic dinner. Thanks to San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans this show is FREE for all. Don't miss a word. . . .

Many thanks to CECO, the San Diego County Employees' Charitable Organization, for the generous funding for new stage lights and PA system. They will make a big difference in our Storytellers of San Diego programs. It's good to be seen and heard!

Coming up! The annual Sam Hinton Folk Festival. Saturday, June 1, 10-6 Marilyn McPhie at 10:45; 1-3 hourly sessions with Aunt Li-Anne, Mindy Donner, Nick Smith, Fred Laskowski, Lissette Ryan, and Emily Stamets. Open mic at 3:00. Fun for all -- and FREE. Plus folk music, folk dance, and more. www.sdfolkheritage.org

Southern CA Story Swap- tellers

Southern CA Story Swap

Southern CA Story Swap- concert tellers

Southern CA Story Swap concert.

Southern CA Story Swap- Doris Hand and friend Patti Christensen

Southern CA Story Swap- Tyler Turner

Southern CA Story Swap- Karen Golden and Angela Lloyd.

Pictures from The Southern CA Story Swap- workshop by Betsy Mosier.

Coming up -- Story Swap! Wednesday, April 24, 3pm PDT Bring a tale -- personal, folk, fairy, historic, tall -- all short (5 mins max) Small friendly group. Free. Zoom link in comments. Don't miss a word. . . .

2024 Storytelling Festival at Coronado Public Library, closing concert . Jim Dieckmann, JT Moring, Emily Coalson Stamets, David Schmidt

2024 Storytelling Festival at Coronado Public Library, Spinning Tales. Spinner Emily Coalson Stamets, Mindy Donner,Linda Brown, Li-Anne Rowswell Mufson

2024 Storytelling Festival at Coronado Public Library. Walter Ritter shares kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling.

2024 Storytelling Festival Coronado Public Library. Stories for Kids- Li-Anne Rowswell Mufson, Linda King Pruitt, Marilyn McPhie, Almena Lowe Mozon, Emily Coalson Stamets

2024 Storytelling Festival Coronado Public Library, Paving the Way. Marilyn McPhie, Catherine Bonin, Miyo the Storyteller, David Walsh

2024 Storytelling Festival at Coronado Public Library, The Patchwork Players Story Theatre- Patti Christensen and James Nelson-Lucas

Starts in three hours -- 3pm Pacific. Casual, free story swap. Bring a story to share (any genre, 5 mins)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82806802212?

So proud of our partner Coronado Public Library nominated Doran award. One of its distinctions is to sponsor the San Diego Storytelling Festival. We love you friends at Coronado Public Library.

Robert Forto