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Jerome Foundation 2010 Travel and Study Grant
Application deadline: March 8, 2010

The Jerome Foundation 2010 Travel and Study Grant Program will award grants to emerging creative artists (choreographers, film and video directors, poets, spoken word artists, fiction and creative nonfiction writers) for activities that lead to individual exploration and growth. Informational workshops will be held in February. More information is available at www.jeromefdn.org.

Environmental Storytellers Retreat
April 9th, 10th and 11th 2010
Yellow Springs Ohio

Registration is now open.

Please register to keep your commitment to attending the retreat – we are counting on you to hold up your section of the schedule. A number of people who are coming HAVE NOT REGISTERED. We are starting to fill up and I need to know who is really coming. Couples please register once per person

Thanks,
Eric Wolf

Two Chairs Telling
March 16, 7:30
Open Eye Theater
506 E 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN

(on 24th Street between Portland Avenue and the 35W Freeway wall)

The Twin Cities’ most eclectic storytelling series Two Chairs Telling is returning to intimate Open Eye Theatre for 2010 with five months of pairings mixing and matching storytellers, musicians, poets, and spoken words artists who lean towards the lyrical narrative and the narrative lyric.

Mar 16 Katie Knutson + Dean Johnson – Old School songs and New School stories with wit, whimsy and ukulele accompaniment. Katie Knutson is a Fringe Festival performer, storyteller and hypnotist. Dean Johnson is a Twin Cities comedian and auctioneer.

Companion pricing continues in 2010 – $10 for the first ticket and $5 for the 2nd one.

Loren Niemi writes:

As was the case last year, I do not have grant funding to underwrite the Two Chairs Telling Spring series. It costs an average of $500 per presentation. I am asking you to not only to come (with a friend) to hear these unique pairings of storytellers, musicians, spoken word and narrative artists, but if you can afford it, to provide a “cushion” – an additional measure of support for Two Chairs Telling. I’ll be glad to accept any amount you can contribute but want to suggest:

$100 – a “Thin Cushion” provides you with one ticket to each of the Spring Series shows as well as an additional ticket for a student, senior or neighborhood resident, who cannot afford our modest priced admission and my thanks for supporting these performances.

$250 – a “Thick Cushion” gets you two tickets for each of the Spring Series shows (so you can bring that friend) and a special dinner with the Series Coordinator (me) and a regional/national teller. Your contribution also helps cover the travel costs of the regional/national artists.

Recognizing you in the program is one way of thanking you for making this possible and encouraging others to support Two Chairs Telling. If you’d rather remain anonymous, just let me know.

Any contribution, “Thick” or ‘Thin” can be tax deductable. Make your check out to our fiscal agent, Open Eye Figure Theatre with a notation that this is for “TCT Cushions”. Then send it to me – Loren Niemi, 3708 24th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Simple as that!!

Thanks again for your generosity….

Loren

THE SHADOW KNOWS — ONLY TOO WELL
A Celebration of World Storytelling Day
3 p.m., Saturday, March 20
in the Expedition Room at Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar Avenue South in Mpls, 612-339-3433

On or around March 20, storytellers around the world will gather in events, large and small, to celebrate
WORLD STORYTELLING DAY at www.freewebs.com/worldstorytellingday

Theme this year is LIGHT AND SHADOW, and the Minneapolis event is a benefit for low-income members of Plymouth Drop-In to participate in the 2010 adult special needs week at Camp Knutson in Northern Minnesota.

The storytellers are outstanding, reflecting the depth of light and shadow —

BEVERLY COTTMAN — “Auntie Beverly”, member of Black Storytellers Alliance, tells tales and epics of the African Diaspora. She’s a former science teacher who understands the physical and emotional science of light and shadow.

KEY OF SEE STORYTELLERS, LARRY JOHNSON and ELAINE WYNNE — helped organize the first World Storytelling Day in 2003. Larry is Drop-in Coordinator at Plymouth Church and Environmental Storyteller with Rice Creek Watershed and Eco-Education. He knows why the great radio dramas, (including “The Shadow”) mysteriously disappeared. Elaine is a Psychologist/Storyteller with Circle of Cranes, and plays with the emotional depth of light and shadow. Her personal “Alaskan Tidal Wave” story has been featured on NPR.

JOHN MARTIN — Gullah Storyteller, retired engineer, and moving faster than his shadow, almost at the speed of light, as a beloved “full-time” political activist.

Anyone and Everyone is welcome, but stories are definitely aimed at upper age youth and adults. There is no admission fee, but donations, large and small, are gladly accepted for the Drop-In experience at Camp Knutson. For more information about the event or World Storytelling Day, please call Larry Johnson at 612-747-3904 or topstory7@comcast.net

Cheap Theatre:
“Hunger”

Saturday, March 20 at 7:30pm
Black Forest Inn, Festsaal banquet space
9 East 26th St., Minneapolis
Ticket price is $10
Reservations: 612-870-6583 or from performers.
Cheap 2010 Season Pass just $55 (transferable)
Admission includes a beverage

Call for performers

Nadine Sehnert is looking for eight 10-15 min high quality performances for cabarets on April 27, June 22, Sept 21, Nov 8.  Performances can be used to promote upcoming events. All acts will be considered – Dance, Music, Theatre, Storytelling, Comedy, Spoken Word, Poetry, Film & Video. For more information contact Nadine at nadine@nadinesehnert.com or 612-207-6718.

Rockstar Storytellers: Chick Lit
Sunday, March 28; 7pm
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis

March’s “Rockstar Bookshelf” cabaret performers take inspiration from the literary genre of Chick Lit, but these interpretations will definitely be for the fellas as well. $12 / $10 with Fringe button. Tickets at bryantlakebowl.com.

Talk Story Salon
First and Third Friday of the month
Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Avenue S. in Minneapolis

Poets, songwriters, storytellers, emcees and writers of all kinds come share your work. Receive the constructive criticism you’ve been looking for and offer up some of your own in a comfortable open environment.

Join our Facebook Group or look for us on MySpace.

Artist Opportunity
The Catalyst Series
Intermedia Arts
2010 Call for Proposals

Intermedia Arts is seeking proposals for the Catalyst Series, a new program dedicated to collaborating with and providing support for artists, arts groups and organizations working as catalysts for change in their communities. The Catalyst Series is designed to engage audiences by provoking new performing, visual, literary, multimedia and film presentations that spark dialogue and inspire social change.

For program details or to download an application, click here.

Cheap Theatre:
“High Maintenance”

Saturday, April 17 at 7:30pm
Black Forest Inn, Festsaal banquet space
9 East 26th St., Minneapolis
Ticket price is $10
Reservations: 612-870-6583 or from performers.
Cheap 2010 Season Pass just $55 (transferable)
Admission includes a beverage

Two Chairs Telling
Open Eye Theater
506 E 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN

(on 24th Street between Portland Avenue and the 35W Freeway wall)

The Twin Cities’ most eclectic storytelling series Two Chairs Telling is returning to intimate Open Eye Theatre for 2010 with five months of pairings mixing and matching storytellers, musicians, poets, and spoken words artists who lean towards the lyrical narrative and the narrative lyric.

April 20 Leslie Ball + 6 is 9 (Khary jackson) – Exploring the narrative line of the poetic verse in song and story. The creator/host of Balls Cabaret and singer/songwriter is joined on stage by St. Paul’s National Poetry Slam winner.

Companion pricing continues in 2010 – $10 for the first ticket and $5 for the 2nd one.

Loren Niemi writes:

As was the case last year, I do not have grant funding to underwrite the Two Chairs Telling Spring series. It costs an average of $500 per presentation. I am asking you to not only to come (with a friend) to hear these unique pairings of storytellers, musicians, spoken word and narrative artists, but if you can afford it, to provide a “cushion” – an additional measure of support for Two Chairs Telling. I’ll be glad to accept any amount you can contribute but want to suggest:

$100 – a “Thin Cushion” provides you with one ticket to each of the Spring Series shows as well as an additional ticket for a student, senior or neighborhood resident, who cannot afford our modest priced admission and my thanks for supporting these performances.

$250 – a “Thick Cushion” gets you two tickets for each of the Spring Series shows (so you can bring that friend) and a special dinner with the Series Coordinator (me) and a regional/national teller. Your contribution also helps cover the travel costs of the regional/national artists.

Recognizing you in the program is one way of thanking you for making this possible and encouraging others to support Two Chairs Telling. If you’d rather remain anonymous, just let me know.

Any contribution, “Thick” or ‘Thin” can be tax deductable. Make your check out to our fiscal agent, Open Eye Figure Theatre with a notation that this is for “TCT Cushions”. Then send it to me – Loren Niemi, 3708 24th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Simple as that!!

Thanks again for your generosity….

Loren

“The Tale’s The Thing”
Northlands 2010 Conference
April 23-25, 2010

Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake WI 54941

For more information, visit the Northlands website.

Tale Weavers Storytelling Toastmaster Club
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
6:45pm – 8:15pm
Minnehaha United Methodist Church, second floor
3701 E 50th Street, Minneapolis MN (about 6 blocks west of Hiawatha Ave).

A great chance to practice new material or put a new spin on old material, and get constructive feedback! Beginning and Advanced Storytellers are welcome! Contact: Dave Schaal (612) 729-3160.

The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf
A bi-weekly podcast

An international conversation from all perspectives on the art of storytelling. Podcasted bi-weekly as a one-hour interview format show on Wednesdays. Serving all members of the storytelling community, including presenters, listeners, administrators, educators, parents and storytellers. Occasionally recorded live in a conference call setting. Sign in by the Friday before the call to get the email that will give you the telephone number and access code. If you wish to listen to the podcast you can subscribe via iTunes or just listen on the website. To join the list, go to www.artofstorytellingshow.com or www.ericwolf.org. Questions, email ericwolf2@yahoo.com.

New Voices Discussion Group

A discussion group of the National Storytelling Network for tellers 18 to 30-something and their allies. Meets via toll-free conference call the second Monday of the month at 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. CST. Calls often feature national and local speakers. Phone number 1.888.887.0127, bridge number 658-186. For info on conference call, e-mail listserv and upcoming events, visit website: www.newvoicesonline.com.