Past Events:

 

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Saturday, April 13th, 2019
7:00 PM

Dillon II at Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074

Just South of I-59 S
-enter drive closest to Beechnut-

$10.00 Non-member  – $8.00 Members

Tickets are available at the door.

For more information, please contact:
Scott Bumgardner at hsg@houstonstorytellers.org
or call: 713-816-3795.

Update – Liars’ Contest!
 
Thank you to everyone who contacted Houston Storytellers Guild to be a part of the contest.
We’re reached the maximum number of entries at this time.

Tellabration!™
The International Day of Storytelling!
By The Houston Storytellers Guild
Saturday, November 17, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Attendance is Free, but Limited.

The Black Labrador (Restaurant)
4100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006

Drink & Dine at this fine pub at your own expense while storytellers spin tales.

Featuring:
A variety of great guild storytellers & a few from the audience including:

David Goodroe – folk music
Sarah “Sally” Bates Goodroe
Alan Gardiner Atkinson
James Ford
Tom Yeager
Sheila Starks Phillips
Jason Vidaurri
Linda Befeld
Jay Stailey

We are also going to have a visit from Grandmas’ Boyfriend, a barber shop quartet that will sing 3-4 songs.

 


 

Skyline Screamers: Ghost Tales Under the Stars
Marmion Park (Heights Boulevard at 18th Street)
Saturday, October 20
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FREE
For adults and kids who like to be scared.

Bring your folding chairs, blanket, flashlight and snacks for our annual free outdoor program of scary stories told by members of the Houston Storytellers Guild. Cosponsored by the Houston Heights Association.

We have some returning favorite story tellers: Brian Herod, Alice Evergreen, Alan Gardiner-Atkinson, Scott Bumgardner, Chris Gorman, Leona Hoegsberg and Harwood Taylor, as well as a newcomer, Candi Boehme.

For more information, call 713-643-8478.

Skyline Screamers

 


 

Legible Signatures: Greatest Hits Stories from the Houston Storytellers Guild
Friday March 9 and Saturday 10 8:00 PM
Company OnStage Theatre
Salem Lutheran Church
4930 West Bellfort, Houston, TX

Tellers:
Alan Gardiner-Atkinson
Erik Heen
Jennifer Hoisington
Warren Holleman
Hank Rubicek
Michael Winters

 


Houston Storytellers Guild at Company Onstage
Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 at 7:00 PM.
Company OnStage Theatre
Salem Lutheran Church
4930 West Bellfort, Houston, TX

HSG is partnering with Company Onstage to create a new storytelling series in the companies newly renovated theatre in the Salem Lutheran Church at 4930 West Bellfort in Houston.

The first program will be on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 at 7:00 PM. It will be an all ages show with the title “Animal Voices” We are looking for a wide variety of stories featuring animal characters including folktales, stories about your pets or livestock,or any other type of story with an animal theme. Tellers receive 2 complimentary tickets for family or friends that can be used on either night.

Tellers:
Sally Bates Goodroe
David Claunch
Andrew Gass
Alan Gardiner Atkinson
Sheila Phillips
Leona Hoegsberg

 


Storytelling Workshop for Beginners – Free
Saturday, February 18, 2017
10 AM – 1 PMEleanor K. Freed Montrose Library
4100 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

This is a FREE workshop provided by the Houston Storytellers Guild.

Workshop Leaders:
Sally Bates Goodroe, M.L.S.
Librarian… Storyteller… Folklorist
Dr. Hank Roubicek, Ed.D.
Professor… Author… Radio Host

What to Expect?
Professional instruction
An interactive environment
Handout material
A supportive atmosphere
A few snacks
…And more fun than the law allows

What are some of the Topics?
Discovering your storytelling self
Choosing a story to tell
Learning a story
Painting a verbal picture
Using a variety of expression
Finding the point of entry
Determining a point of view
…and more

Please indicate your attendance here or email hsg@houstonstorytellers.org if you’re planning on coming so we can have an accurate headcount and know how many material handouts to prepare. Thank you.

 


 

The Healing Power of Stories – An Evening of Storytelling
Saturday, February 22, 2017
6 PM – 8 PM

Institute for Spirituality and Health
8100 Greenbriar, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77054

Telling one’s own story is fundamental to growth and identity. Personal stories of healing can be profound for the wounded and for the “healer”. The story goes beyond the technology of the healing arts and touches the personal, the ultimate, and the mystery of healing.

We invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling, and we hope you will share a story of your own. Use the link below to register, and include a couple sentences about the story you would like to share.

For the storytellers:

Stories should be 5-7 minutes in length, so please tailor your story within that time frame.
We will not have time for every submission. We will let you know a few days in advance whether or not you will be a storyteller for the evening. If yours is not selected this round, you will have an increased chance of being selected for our next storytelling evening.

Cost: $10
To register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edq4kroy0ab0ad37&oseq&c&ch

Contact: Cyrus Wirls
Institute for Spirituality and Health
713-797-0600
cwirls@ish-tmc.org

 


32nd Annual Texas Storytelling Festival

Thursday, March 2, 2017 – Sunday, March 12, 2017
Times Vary – Festival Schedule

Denton Civic Center
321 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201

Storytelling Concert
Music
Ghost Stories
Kid’s Activities
Story Slam
Liar’s Contest and more!

Please visit the Tejas Storytelling website for full details and to register.

 


Houston Liars’ Contest #29

Saturday, April 8th, 2017
7:00 PM

Dillon I at Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074

$8.00 for Members – $10.00 for Non-Members

Tellabration™
Saturday, November 19th

The Black Labrador
4100 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006
6 pm – 9 pm

Drink & Dine at this fine pub
at your own expense while
storytellers spin tales.

Featuring:
A variety of great guild storytellers
& a few from the audience.

Attendance is Free, but Limited.
Reserve your spot, call Scott @ 713 816 3795
or email bumscott@flash.net


Skyline Screamers
Ghost Stories Under the Stars
Saturday, October 29

A free program of scary tales

Marmion Park in the Heights
Heights Blvd. @ 18th St., Houston, Texas
7:30 pm – 9 pm

Hope you did not miss this fun event!
Spooky Tales for the Halloween season.
Marmion Park
Heights Blvd and 18th Street


Antonio Rocha in concert (with two of our own HSG tellers)

Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 pm

As part of the Texas Library Conference, Antonio Rocha will headline a storytelling concert on
Wednesday, April 20, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rocha is an African-Brazilian storyteller who currently lives in Maine and is a trained mime
as well as an amazing teller who often performs nationally.
He will be joined by Houston’s own Kathy Culmer and Leona Hoegsberg, as well as
Bernadette Nason from Austin.  Toni Simmons will emcee.

The concert is free.
It will be held at the Hilton-Americas hotel (across from the George R. Brown – 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010).
There is parking at the hotel, on the street, or nearby at the Toyota Center or underneath Discovery Green.


The Heritage Society’s 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour

Saturday December 12th from 5:00 – 10:00
Sunday December 13th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
1100 Bagby Street Houston, TX 77002

The Houston Storytellers will perform at The Heritage Society’s 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour.
Tickets can be bought on line at The Houston Heritage Society’s website.
Tellers will be Jere Pfister, Scott Bumgardner, Mary and Neil Ellis and Oel Castner.


Tellabration 2015
Saturday, November 21st
The Black Labrador
4100 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006
6 pm – 9 pm


Skyline Screamers
October 30, 2015 Friday-Halloween 7 -9 PM

Hope you did not miss this fun event!
Spooky Tales for the Halloween season.
Marmion Park
Heights Blvd and 18th Street

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Tellabration!™
November 22nd of 2014 6pm-9pm

The World-wide day of storytelling! We had a great time!
Outstanding performances were given by all of the storytellers.
Featuring: David Goodroe, Dan Gibson, Rebecca Narrow, Tom Yeager,
Alan Gardiner-Atkinson, & Sally Bates Goodroe


Skyline Screamers
October 31, 2014 Friday-Halloween 7 -9 PM

Hope you did not miss this fun event!
Spooky Tales for the Halloween season.
Marmion Park
Heights Blvd and 18th Street
Hosted by Sally Bates-Goodroe


Houston Liars’ Contest #28
April 9, 2016
(read more about the winners…)

Houston Liars’ Contest #26
April 5, 2014
(read more about the winners…)

Houston Liars’ Contest #25
(read more about the winners…)

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