Family Friendly

P.J. Stories
Thursday, February 2, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop
1579 Hamline Ave., Falcon Hts. MN

www.thecoffeegrounds.net

Northstar’s own Children’s Storytelling guild will present: A Story, A Story. Members will share tales from the world over. Come take a trip around the world with us. We will travel to Japan, China, Eastern Europe, Ireland and the United States.

P.J Stories is a story time just like a peanut butter sandwich–a story on both sides and lots of fun squished in-between. Each first Thursday of the month a different storyteller is featured. P.J.’s has been presenting stories for school aged students for over 5 years. For directions call the Coffee Grounds at 651-644-9959 or visit www.thecoffeegrounds.net. Sponsored by Northstar Storytelling League and the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop. Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

In Summary
First Thursday of Month – through April 2012
February 2, March 1, and April 5
7:30 PM
Anodyne Coffee House
4301 Nicollet Ave. S. in Minneapolis

Richard Rousseau will be celebrating 20 years of storytelling by offering a four-part presentation of his work at the Anodyne Coffee House in Minneapolis. The stories he’s selected will be grouped into the following topics:

January 5: Rivertown Trading Co. Stories (includes Xmas Fireworks)
February 2: Fargo Stories (cab driving)
March 1: New Britain Stories (my early years)
April 5: Two Funerals and a Birth (my middle years) (Appropriate for ages 12 and up.)

No charge, donations accepted

Children’s Storytelling Guild

The Children’s Storytelling Guild meets the fourth Thursday of each month. We share stories and receive feedback from the group. Anyone interested in telling stories to children is welcome to participate. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pam Schweitzer for location at pls2009@live.com.

Salt of the Earth Storytelling Circle
Sunday, February 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Central Lutheran Church Fireside Room
333 South 12th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404

Come to tell, listen and learn with other tellers who enjoy sharing stories of faith, freedom and frivolity. SALT is a safe and welcoming place to grow in the art of sharing biblical and personal faith stories. We always meet on third Sunday of each month. All denominations are welcome. For more information, contact Pati Kachel 651-483-5804 or Lynn Dosch at 612-729-1865.

P.J. Stories
Thursday, March 1, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop
1579 Hamline Ave., Falcon Hts. MN

www.thecoffeegrounds.net

March 1st – I Wish I Were Irish! Wear your green pajamas and be transported to Ireland for an evening of leprechauns and magic. The Rainbow Lady, Vickijoan, will enchant the audience with her lively stories and songs from Ireland. Come join the mischief and mirth.

P.J Stories is a story time just like a peanut butter sandwich–a story on both sides and lots of fun squished in-between. Each first Thursday of the month a different storyteller is featured. P.J.’s has been presenting stories for school aged students for over 5 years. For directions call the Coffee Grounds at 651-644-9959 or visit www.thecoffeegrounds.net. Sponsored by Northstar Storytelling League and the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop. Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

P.J. Stories
Thursday, April 5, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop
1579 Hamline Ave., Falcon Hts. MN

www.thecoffeegrounds.net

Nothando Zulu is a master storyteller who has told stories to many different audiences for over 30 years. Her stories entertain, educate, inspire, and motivate. As a nationally and internationally celebrated storyteller, she tells stories which draw from an extensive group of colorful characters who are often funny and whose antics leave audiences pondering their own life’s lessons. As director of the Black Storyteller’s Alliance, she, along with her husband and board produce a yearly three day storytelling festival called “Signifyin’ and Testifyin’.” You will not want to miss this evening with one of Minnesota’s best storytellers!

P.J Stories is a story time just like a peanut butter sandwich–a story on both sides and lots of fun squished in-between. Each first Thursday of the month a different storyteller is featured. P.J.’s has been presenting stories for school aged students for over 5 years. For directions call the Coffee Grounds at 651-644-9959 or visit www.thecoffeegrounds.net. Sponsored by Northstar Storytelling League and the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop. Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

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.

Three Iowa Women
Friday, February 3, 7:30pm
Honey Creek Lodge
Moravia, Iowa 52571

www.iowaee.org

A weekend conference sponsored by Iowa Conservation Education Coalition where Thea Nicholas is serving as a Keynote speaker/storyteller as well as conducting a workshop on using storytelling in science classes.

Price: $175, plus room and meals

P.J. Stories
Every 1st Thursday of the month
6:30 – 7:30pm
Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop
1579 Hamline Ave., Falcon Hts. MN

www.thecoffeegrounds.net

P.J Stories is a story time just like a peanut butter sandwich–a story on both sides and lots of fun squished in-between. Each first Thursday of the month a different storyteller is featured. P.J.’s has been presenting stories for school aged students for over 5 years. For directions call the Coffee Grounds at 651-644-9959 or visit www.thecoffeegrounds.net. Sponsored by Northstar Storytelling League and the Coffee Grounds Coffee Shop. Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Tellers Wanted for Community Acts Series
Science Museum of Minnesota
Last Thursday of Every Month, 7:30pm

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Richard Rousseau is hosting an hour-long show at the Science Museum of Minnesota called “Community Acts,” and he is looking for tellers.

Here are the details:

• Community Acts is the last Thursday of every month and starts at 7:30pm
• Material should be about 5 to 7 minutes in length
• Material should (ideally) relate to science in some way
• Material must be G-Rated / Family-Friendly

Performers receive free parking in the Science Museum lot (one voucher per performer) and free Science Museum admission for the performer and one guest.

He is looking for performers for the February 23 show and all later shows. Performers should contact Richard at 651-649-1757 prior to the second Thursday of the month they want to perform.