Events
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Below is a list of the various meetings and events that are hosted, sponsored or supported by the Houston Storytellers Guild. Monthly -Story Swap Swap stories, listen, and enjoy.
3rd Thursdays of each month 6:30 pm social and begin Tale Swap at 6:45 pm
Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet Guests are always welcome and there is never a charge. These gatherings are open to anyone interested in listening to or telling stories. The meetings sometimes feature special presenters and programs. This a barrel of fun and a good place to practice your stories.
Liars' Contest or Showcase This is the most rip roarin', knee slappin', side-bustin', laughin' out loud, outrageous contest of wit, imagination, hyperbole, and prevaricatin' skill in the world. The Houston Liars' Contest has achieved an affectionate notoriety that is unrivaled by any other similar event anywhere. The 22nd annual LIARS’ CONTEST was held on April 10, 2010 at HBU. Once again the large audience was entertained and delighted by eight tellers who rocked the room with their exaggerations, prevarications and downright lies. The winners for the evening were First Place and winner of the solid gold trophy: Bernadette Nason Second Place: David Taylor Third Place: Brian Herod The date for next year’s Liars’ Contest has already been set so mark your calendars for April 9, 2011 and if you want to tell contact Sheila Phillips, 281/491-4723.
November just before Thanksgiving, we join in spirit and story with storytellers around the world to participate in Tellebration, "The International Night of Storytelling". This is an annual event, keep an eye out for next years event. Tellabration 2009 The International Day Of Storytelling Saturday, November 21, 2009 Adult Storytelling & Dinner 6-9 pm Next Door in The Black Labrador Free entertainment by the Houston Storytellers Guild You pay for meal and beverages.
We will have a variety of tellers, old and new spinning fun stories. This is a day when storytelling groups gather all around the world to share tales.
2010 tentatively the same place on November 20th
Workshops Here is a listing of some of our workshop we have hosted over the past couple of years. “Liars’ Workshop” Learn to tell fun far fetched stories! May 8th, 2010 Saturday, 1-4pm HEB Bunker Hill, 9710 Katy Freeway, Community Room Taught by champion liar Sheila Phillips. $15.00 Non-member $10.00 Members _ Pay at the door. Workshop and Concert - Elizabeth Ellis World renowned storyteller was here in Houston. April 4th, 2009 It was great, "Folklore the Original World Wide Web"
November 1st, 2008, 10am-2pm Character Development and Telling Family Stories At the Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose Blvd. With Dr. Hank Roubicek & Scott Hill Bumgardner Dr. Hank, will help you learn to develop strong characters that will bring your tales to life. Scott, will help you find and tell your family stories. Both sections of this work shop should work well together giving the attendees a better foundation to tell their stories.
Beginners Storytelling Workshop!!!! June 21st 2008, Saturday at 10 am-2 pm Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose Conducted by Sally Bates Goodroe Sally Bates Goodroe loves telling stories to all ages. Her specialties include participation stories, stories from the British Isles, Texas ghost stories, and world folktales. She often performs with her husband, folksinger & banjo player, David Goodroe. In 1997, she won the prestigious John Henry Faulk award presented by the Tejas Storytelling Association for service to the art of storytelling in the South West region. Learn to tell your stories. In this workshop, tellers will learn the following skills: how to find
stories Tentative Workshop September 11, 2010 stand by for more news
Other Events Houston Storytellers Guild also produces other storytelling concerts each year, like our Irish Blarney & Celtic Tales in March and Skyline Screamers in October. Our gifts to Houston. Here are samples of several concerts we hosted in 08 & 09
Concert - Elizabeth Ellis A world renowned storyteller right here in Houston! Concertclick for flyer "Blessings and Curses" With age it is sometimes hard to tell them apart. April 3rd, 2009 Friday @ 7:30pm Heights Church of Christ, Heights and 16th
American Hero Stories June 28th, 2008, Saturday at 7 pm Marmion Park, Heights Blvd. & 18th A free concert of patriotic stories. Bring your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit. |
