New Jersey Events
Patriotic music on banjo, guitar & bagpipes. I sing & tap dance several of George M. Cohan's songs and perform a musical washboard routine. The show is modeled after Bob Hope’s USO shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZJxg7ln5M
Phone Number: (973 ) 772 5500
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
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Shirley Johnson and Vicki Bryan will present a workshop on tandem storytelling, a unique style where two tellers share the stage to tell a single story and create a narrative depth that a solo performer simply cannot achieve alone.
This workshop is designed for both new tellers looking for a collaborative entry point and experienced storytellers eager to add a versatile new skill to their repertoire.
Members of the NJ Storytelling Guild can attend for free. Non-members can purchase a ticket ($20).
PayPal link for Guild Workshops
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AVC5A6FYG9RE8
Zoom links will be sent to those who preregister 2 days before the event.
Event Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
Hear ye! Hear ye! Join Princeton Storytelling Circle members as they share folklore and cultural heritage tales that celebrate our shared legacy as Americans, part of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's American Fanfare community event.
Focusing on America’s 250th celebration, the family friendly gathering caps the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s three-week Princeton Festival and will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, with storytelling from 1:15-2:15 p.m. in the Stockton Education Center. The festival’s final concert, American Fanfare, begins at 3 p.m.
Event Phone Number: ((609)) 497-0020
Event Email: info@princetonsymphony.org
Event Website: https://princetonsymphony.org/events/community-day-0
Patriotic music on banjo, guitar & bagpipes. I sing & tap dance several of George M. Cohan's songs and perform a musical washboard routine. The show is modeled after Bob Hope’s USO shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZJxg7ln5M
Phone Number: (201 ) 320 2981
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
With Flag Day and the 4th of July just around the corner, come experience folklore and cultural heritage tales as part of your celebration of our nation’s Semiquincentennial. Princeton Storytelling Circle members will present a variety of stories to enrich your appreciation of our shared legacy as Americans.
Join Circle members around the gazebo next to the parking lot. Please bring portable chairs for seating. Come early for freshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at May’s Café in the Barden (Botanical Art Garden)!
Event Phone Number: ((609)) 610-7148
Event Email: info.fohw@gmail.com
Event Website: https://www.herrontownwoods.org
Country, Bluegrass and swing music on banjo & guitar.
Phone Number: (732) 804 1928
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Patriotic music on banjo, guitar & bagpipes. I sing & tap dance several of George M. Cohan's songs and perform a musical washboard routine. The show is modeled after Bob Hope’s USO shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZJxg7ln5M
Phone Number: (973 ) 427 6213
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Patriotic music on banjo, guitar & bagpipes. I sing & tap dance several of George M. Cohan's songs and perform a musical washboard routine. The show is modeled after Bob Hope’s USO shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZJxg7ln5M
Phone Number: (908 ) 876 3596
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Italian mandolin, bagpipes, Irish penny whistle, African Kalimba, Peruvian panpipes & Hawaiian ukulele. I also perform Spanish flamenco dancing, Chinese ribbon dancing, Irish Step dancing, and Mexican rope spinning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuopikmGYlw&t=1s
Phone Number: (718 ) 358 0067
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
The Spirit of Vaudeville:
There are charming song and dance routines, hat tricks, and music played on banjo, guitar, ukulele & musical washboard.
https://youtu.be/zlB-hHAVpcw.
Phone Number: (908) 908 754 7885
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Italian mandolin, bagpipes, Irish penny whistle, African Kalimba, Peruvian panpipes & Hawaiian ukulele. I also perform Spanish flamenco dancing, Chinese ribbon dancing, Irish Step dancing, and Mexican rope spinning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuopikmGYlw&t=1s
Phone Number: (201) 327-4338
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
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Join Ken as he teaches us how family and personal memoir tales can spark an interest in learning about historical events. Ken uses anecdotes, artifacts, and sensory imaging to add zest to his stories and engage audiences of all ages.
Before retiring as a public-school educator, Ken Karnas enriched his elementary and middle school classrooms through stories and storytelling. Currently, he serves as NJSN’s vice president and actively promotes the organization’s mission to “spread the art of the spoken word through storytelling.”
Online- Zoom links will be sent two days before the event to Guild members and those who register for the workshop ($20).
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AVC5A6FYG9RE8
Event Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling, observed each year on or near the Spring Equinox (March 20). On this day, people around the world gather to tell and listen to stories in as many languages and places as possible. Join us for this free event that will feature nine of New Jersey’s best storytellers.
Request Zoom link at: info@njstorynet.org
Event Phone Number: (862) 268 1891
Event Email: kkar495@hotmail.com
Event Website: https://www.njstorynet.org/storytelling-events
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The Irish Balladeer
Traditional Irish storytelling, music and step dancing are accompanied with bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and penny whistle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAJV1eMK8w&t=2s
Phone Number: (201 ) 652-5104
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
The Irish Balladeer
Traditional Irish storytelling, music and step dancing are accompanied with bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and penny whistle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAJV1eMK8w&t=2s
Phone Number: (973) 728-2885
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
The Irish Balladeer
Traditional Irish storytelling, music and step dancing are accompanied with bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and penny whistle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAJV1eMK8w&t=2s
Phone Number: (732) 580-8520
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
The Irish Balladeer
Traditional Irish storytelling, music and step dancing are accompanied with bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and penny whistle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAJV1eMK8w&t=2s
Phone Number: (201) 869-4715
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
“On the Road”
Stories about Journeys- Real and Imagined.
Storytellers of all levels are encouraged to share an 7-10- minute traditional, historical, personal, or family tale.
Please time your story and sign up for a time slot.
Story listeners, as always, are welcomed to enjoy the feast!
New this year:
Beginner storytellers may sign in at 6:15 to learn one storytelling skill. This month, learn how to use your five senses to add depth to your story’s characters.
On Zoom. link will be sent to those who register 2 days before the event. 6:15 start time for beginner session, 7:00 for the swap.
Sign up? Questions? Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
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New Orleans jazz tunes on the tenor banjo, ukulele and guitar. I include tap dancing, hat tricks, juggling and musical novelty instruments.
https://youtu.be/ZZpomeeZhNY
Phone Number: (732 ) 340 1551
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Early Rock and Roll, Elvis & Beatles music on guitar, banjo and musical washboard, with various tap dances and hat tricks.
https://youtu.be/-i8Xp9HS2kw
Phone Number: (201 ) 391 2323
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
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Join Bill Wood as he teaches us how to create and tell porquoi (“why?”) stories about the natural world. These stories do more than just explain why things are the way they are. They also invite us to engage imaginatively and emotionally with the natural world, and evoke a deeper connection to the wonders of the Earth.
Story lovers and environmentalists will savor his stories and wisdom.
Bill Wood is a naturalist, environmental educator, storyteller, and professional team builder. In each of these roles, his work has focused on building connections between people and the world we share.
Zoom links will be sent two days before the event. Members of the NJ Storytelling Guild ($30) can attend for free. Non-members can purchase a ticket ($20).
PayPal link for Guild Workshops: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AVC5A6FYG9RE8
PayPal link for Guild membership dues:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3VFLL6ANTCPFJ
Event Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
Holiday Troubadour
A holiday program that includes Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, & Kwanza music on banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, guitar, & African talking drum. Also available as a separate Christmas or Chanukah show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd6iQDS3f0
Event Phone Number: (973 ) 227 3575
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Holiday Troubadour
A holiday program that includes Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, & Kwanza music on banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, guitar, & African talking drum. Also available as a separate Christmas or Chanukah show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd6iQDS3f0
Event Phone Number: (732 ) 683 8980
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Come share stories about leaving home, finding home, returning home- what makes a true home?
Storytellers of all levels are encouraged to share an 7-10- minute folktale or personal tale.
Please time your story and sign up for a time slot.
Story listeners, as always, are welcomed to enjoy the feast!
New this year:
Beginner storytellers may sign in at 6:15 to learn one storytelling skill. This month, learn how to add depth to your story’s characters with gestures and facial expressions.
On Zoom. link will be sent to those who register 2 days before the event. 6:15 start time for beginner session, 7:00 for the swap.
Sign up? Questions? Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
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Holiday Troubadour
A holiday program that includes Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, & Kwanza music on banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, guitar, & African talking drum. Also available as a separate Christmas or Chanukah show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd6iQDS3f0
Event Phone Number: (732 ) 634 4450
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Holiday Troubadour
A holiday program that includes Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, & Kwanza music on banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, guitar, & African talking drum. Also available as a separate Christmas or Chanukah show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd6iQDS3f0
Event Phone Number: (908 ) 730 6135
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Holiday Troubadour
A holiday program that includes Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, & Kwanza music on banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, guitar, & African talking drum. Also available as a separate Christmas or Chanukah show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd6iQDS3f0
Event Phone Number: (973 ) 635 0603
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Patriotic music on banjo, guitar & bagpipes. I sing & tap dance several of George M. Cohan's songs and perform a musical washboard routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZJxg7ln5M
Phone Number: (973 ) 772 5500
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
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Join nationally known teller and early childhood arts specialist Julia M. Morris, Ph.D. as she shares the axioms and strategies for crafting stories that move and sing in a variety of settings. Learn how a tale from an anthology or book can come to life using drama as the hook!
Zoom links will be sent two days before the event. Members of the NJ Storytelling Guild ($30) can attend for free. Non-members can purchase a ticket ($20).
PayPal link for Guild Workshops: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AVC5A6FYG9RE8
PayPal link for Guild membership dues:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3VFLL6ANTCPFJ
Event Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com
I have a deep background in storytelling. This show includes stories from many countries. I accompany each story with a musical instrument.
https://youtu.be/SPNbkDwub7w
Phone Number: (718 ) 358 0067
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Join Princeton storyteller Maria LoBiondo as she shares folk, fairy, and fantasy stories to help you Imagine Your Story, virtually, n this three-session series.
In a defining moment for the American colonies, you must decide which side to take.
Join us for cold beer and warm conversation with historic interpreters, as we discuss important topics that may directly impact the future of a nation, as we head to the 250th coming in 2026
Tavern Talks is the winner of the Leadership in History Award in New Jersey from the American Association for State and Local History, come find out why!
Event Phone Number: ((609)) 292-6062
Event Email: de'jah.johnson@sos.nj.gov
Event Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tavern-talks-at-tindall-road-brewing-company-tickets-1628599949289
Oktoberfest songs on concertina, guitar, and banjo. The show includes tap dancing to German waltzes & a musical washboard routine.
https://youtu.be/CQX621lYMlQ
Event Phone Number: (973 ) 875 3940
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
Oktoberfest songs on concertina, guitar, and banjo. The show includes tap dancing to German waltzes & a musical washboard routine.
https://youtu.be/CQX621lYMlQ
Event Phone Number: (908 ) 818 1280
Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net
Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/
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