Kentucky Storytelling Association

The KSA Calendar lists public storytelling events in Kentucky and adjoining states. To submit an event for our calendar, please click here . To be sure your event will be included, submit your listing by the 1st of the month before your event. For example: For August programs, submit information by July 1.

Types of events are designated as follows:

ASL – American Sign Language Interpreted

B – Broadcasts

C - Competitions (any storytelling event awarding prizes)
D - Deadlines to know
K - Events offered by the Kentucky Storytelling Association
O - Open Mike/Story Swaps, where anyone may tell a story

P – Performance
W – Workshops, classes, courses, retreats

Y - Events pertaining to youth storytelling

Please note that some events offer more than one type of activity.

Weekly

B – A Time for Tales, Sundays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Morehead State Public Radio, 90.3 FM. (Morehead, KY), hosted by Carolyn Franzini. Each week the stories relate to a theme... "Work" "School" "Ghost stories", "Lessons Learned" and more. Listen on the web at www.msuradio.com.

B – Storytelling With Children Podcast and Blog. A national conversation from all perspectives on the profession of storytelling with children. Recorded as a conference call biweekly, Tuesdays at 7 or 8 p.m. Hosted by Eric Wolf, Yellow Springs, OH. Each show features a specific guest and topic. You can join in the conference call conversation, subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or listen on the website: http://www.artofstorytellingshow.com On the website, you can also learn details on upcoming shows.

2010

January

O – Monday, January 11, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, January 25, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

February

O – Monday, February 8, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, February 22, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

March

D Y - Monday, March 8 All Video & DVD of selected tellers from state and regional competitions to State representatives for NYSS consideration. For more information see the website, http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org

O – Monday, March 8, Tale Talk, Video tape must be mailed to State representatives a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

D Y - Monday, March 29 Deadline for state representatives to mail video and DVD's of 5 youth storytellers to represent Kentucky at NYSS to Pigeon Forge Office of Special Events. Entries must be accompanied by completed and required entry forms or entries will be disqualified. For more information see the website, http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org

K O P- Monday, March 29, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

April

O – Monday, April 12, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

P – Friday April 23, Bill Harley storytelling performance for adults Friday April 23 rd at 7:30 p.m. Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, KY For tickets: Contact The Grand Ticket Office, 312 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY. 502-352-7469. Prices $15, $18, and $20 depending on seating chosen.

W – Saturday, April 24, “Creating and Performing: Three-Hour Storytelling Workshop” led by Bill Harley. This workshop is for storytellers who have some telling experience. Check-in 9:30 a.m. Workshop ends by 1:00 p.m. Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, KY. Cost: Workshop and Performance package (includes ticket for April 23 performance) – $50.00. Workshop registration alone: $40.00. To purchase your workshop registration contact The Grand Ticket Office 502-352-7469. Workshop approved for KY public librarians for .03 CRP.

K O P- Monday, April 26, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

May

O – Monday, May 10, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

June

C O P W Y - Thursday, June 10- Saturday, June 12 Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival, Pigeon Forge, TN http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_winterfest_storytelling.aspx

Y - Thursday, June 10- Saturday, June 12 - National Youth Storytelling Showcase, Pigeon Forge, TN http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org

O – Monday, June 14, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, June 28, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

July

O – Monday, July 12, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, July 26, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

August

O – Monday, August 9, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, August 30, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

September

O P – Friday, Saturday, September 10, 11 Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival, featuring Dan Keding, Connie Regan-Blake, and Mary Hamilton. Clean, family-oriented stories for teens and adults at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum, 304 West Vistula Street, Bristol, Indiana. Swapping Ground open mike, 3 - 5 minute tales, both evenings from 5:30 – 6: 30. For more information visit: http://www.bristolhills.net/

O – Monday, September 13, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

P – Friday, Saturday, September 25, 26 Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Morehead, Kentucky. Learn more at: www.caverunstoryfest.org

K O P- Monday, September 30, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

October

P – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, Tennessee. For more information, call 800-952-8392 or 423-753-2171 or contact info@storytellingcenter.net.

O – Monday, October 11, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, October 25, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

November

D Y - Monday, November 1 All Video & DVD of selected tellers from state and regional competitions to State representatives for NYSS consideration. For more information see the website, http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org

O – Monday, November 8, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P W ASL- Friday, Saturday, November 12, 13 The 7th Annual Kentucky Storytelling Conference at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville, KY For more details see the Annual Conference page on this website.

D Y - Monday, November 22 Deadline for state representatives to mail video and DVD's of 5 youth storytellers to represent Kentucky at NYSS to Pigeon Forge Office of Special Events. Entries must be accompanied by completed and required entry forms or entries will be disqualified. For more information see the website, http://www.nationalyouthstorytellingshowcase.org

K O P- Monday, November 29, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.

December

O – Monday, December 13, Tale Talk, a storytelling group where stories are told, camaraderie developed, critiques are available, story news is shared. Louisville area, 7:30 p.m. Contact: Cynthia Changaris, 502-451-7144, 502-645-2930 or cchangaris@aol.com.

K O P- Monday, December 27, Wandering Storytellers at Natasha's Bistro. 8:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00. Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY. Contact: 502-484-3359 or www.beetnik.com to make reservations. To learn more about Wandering Storytellers, visit the Wandering Storyteller page on this website, or contact Charlie Hardy via email wanderingtellers@kystory.org or phone 859-224-2352 or 859-533-3995.