We can’t promise that you will learn to walk like an Egyptian, but storyteller David Zander will introduce you to the fascinating Egyptian culture through story. Join us at the Coffee Grounds as we journey to Egypt.

Open up your imagination as Storyteller Katie Knutson brings you and your family on an interactive, earth-friendly journey. Meet a variety of characters who help and hurt our world, and learn simple things kids and adults can do to help. Minnesota State Fair Eco Experience Stage at 9:30 am on Wed, Sept 1 and at 11:00 am on Thurs, Sept 2, 2010. State Fair admission applies. http://www.mnstatefair.org/

For info on how to schedule an audition, visit Northstar’s Tellabration! Evening Concert page.

Northstar Storytelling League is seeking quality workshops to offer to our members and the general community at Tellabration! 2010 on Saturday, November 27, 2010. For guidelines and to download an application, visit our Tellabration! workshops page.

We are holding auditions for Tellabration! performance hall tellers — which this year will be a paid position. Those who can’t audition in person are invited to send in a recording by the audition deadline. For details, visit the Tellabration! performance hall page.

Do you need a venue for telling stories to children? P.J. Stories is Northstar’s monthly venue for children, we are entering our sixth year of great children’s storytelling at the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop. If you are interested in telling at P.J. Stories this coming season contact Pam Schweitzer at pls2009@live.com. This event is a volunteer event with tellers receiving tips only.

Open only to members of the National Storytelling Network.

The Mentorship Grant awards $1,250 for a gifted younger teller (18-30 years of age) to work with a seasoned teller as mentor. The grant provides $500 to the applicant for expenses related to the plan of work with the mentor (travel, lodging, additional fees, etc.), and $750 to a well-respected, seasoned storyteller who will serve as mentor to the applicant during the grant year by providing individual coaching sessions and/or appropriate workshops. Grant funds are for the development of performance skills, and should not be applied to research, marketing, promotional materials, recordings, props, costumes, etc. Complete details about the application process and the application are available at http://www.storynet.org/programs/grants/reneaux-mentorship.html

The application deadline is Friday October 15, 2010.

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

Edinborough Park
7700 York Avenue South, Edina 55435

Stories and songs for preschoolers and their chaperones

Move over Moth and Windy City. We’re Taking It to the River.

You get to tell your original, personal story at any of the three venues below.

The topic: The Power of Place.

Five minute time limit. A $50 gift certificate for food or drinks to the winner at each qualifying location. Finalists move on to a Sunday evening slam-off at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls. $100 cash prize to Sunday’s winner. For more information go: www.artreachstcroix.org.

Pick your St. Croix Stage—

Thursday, September 23rd, 8:00pm
The Freight House
Stillwater
$50 Prize

Friday, September 24th, 7:30pm
Tippy Canoes
Osceola
$50 Prize

Friday, September 24th, 8:00pm
Green Mill
Hastings
$50 Prize

Winners Show Down—
The winners from the bars go to the boat

Sunday Evening, 9/26, 6:30pm
Aboard the Taylors Falls Princess paddleboat
$100 Prize