Free Story Swap - "On the Road", and Beginner Session
Feb
22
7:00 PM19:00

Free Story Swap - "On the Road", and Beginner Session

“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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Free Story Swap - TEST
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00

Free Story Swap - TEST

“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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Nature Stories: Creating and Telling Porquoi (Why) Stories - Bill Wood
Jan
11
7:00 PM19:00

Nature Stories: Creating and Telling Porquoi (Why) Stories - Bill Wood

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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

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Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman
Dec
18
2:00 PM14:00

Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman

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/

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Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman
Dec
10
1:30 PM13:30

Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman

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/

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Home is Where? - Story Swap
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Home is Where? - Story Swap

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 - Richard Stillman
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman

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/

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Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman
Dec
4
6:30 PM18:30

Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman

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/

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Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman
Dec
3
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Troubadour - Richard Stillman

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/

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The Art of Storytelling- Moving from the Page to the Stage - Julia M. Morris
Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

The Art of Storytelling- Moving from the Page to the Stage - Julia M. Morris

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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

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Tavern Talks @ Tindall Road Brewing - New Jersey Historical Commission
Oct
19
4:00 PM16:00

Tavern Talks @ Tindall Road Brewing - New Jersey Historical Commission

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

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Latin Festival - Richard Stillman
Oct
4
1:30 PM13:30

Latin Festival - Richard Stillman

Latin music on guitar, Puerto Rican Cuatro, & Peruvian panpipes. There is an original Peruvian story. Dances include: Flamenco dancing, a Mexican
hat dance and rope dance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK61dA3bYFQ

Event Phone: (908 ) 754 7885

Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net

Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/

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““Words of Wisdom “  Stories that teach, not preach" - Story Swap
Sep
28
6:30 PM18:30

““Words of Wisdom “ Stories that teach, not preach" - Story Swap

Come tell or hear wise stories.  Because every confident person can feel insecure, every successful person has failed, and sometimes a person gets a lucky break.  
Storytellers of all levels are encouraged to share an 8-10- minute 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 6:30 to learn one storytelling skill.  This month, learn how to remember a story plot…. without stress!

On Zoom.  link will be sent to those who register 2 days before the event.  6:30 start time for beginner session, 7:00 for the swap.

Sign up? Questions? Email: NJStorytellingGuild@gmail.com

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World Mosaic of Music & Dance - Richard Stillman
Sep
25
1:00 PM13:00

World Mosaic of Music & Dance - Richard Stillman

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) 941 0192

Event Email: richardstillman@verizon.net

Event Website: https://richardstillman.com/

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