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2011 Festival Events
Featured Storyteller Performances
Fix'n to Tell with Len Cabral
Friday, November 18, 2011
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
North Star Ballroom
635 N. Killingsworth Ct., Portland, OR. 97217
Served by TriMet
Come join us for special evening of storytelling as Len Cabral wraps you in a magical tapestry of stories in this solo performance.
Admission is $10 per person; tickets available at the door.
Family Matinees
Saturday, November 19, 2011
11 a.m.
Len Cabral at North Portland Library
Barbara McBride-Smith at Sellwood-Moreland Library
Kim Weitkamp at Central Library in the U.S. Bank Room
2 p.m.
Len Cabral at Troutdale Library
Barbara McBride-Smith at Midland Library
Kim Weitkamp at Belmont Library
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin.
The Grand Finale Tellabration!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
First Unitarian Church
1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland, Oregon
Served by TriMet
Communities around the world gather on the same day to listen and share stories in Tellabration. Come celebrate a world of stories with Len Cabral, Barbara McBride-Smith and Kim Weitkamp.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This performance will have sign language interpreters. Admission is FREE.
Events for Families
African Storytelling with Habiba!
Saturday, October 8, 2-2:45pm
Capitol Hill Library
Served by TriMet
Thursday, October 27, 3:30-4:15pm
Belmont Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, November 12, 3-3:45 pm
Kenton Library
Served by TriMet
Stories are meant to inspire, entertain and provoke. Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning stories about African history. Habiba offers an interactive, multi-cultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. These stories help us explore our own world as well as those far, far away.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin. (At Kenton Library, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Around the World in Search of Stories
Saturday, November 5, 10:30-11:15am
Sellwood-Moreland Library
Served by TriMet
Put on your helmets and climb aboard your imagination-cycles as you head off on a trek around the world in search of stories. Pedal across the Pacific on the way to Asia, travel through the Middle East en route to Africa, then across the Atlantic to South America. Along the way, professional storyteller Alton Chung will share stories and legends of sharks and volcanoes, folktales of mischievous rabbits and clever children, and tales of folly and wisdom. After a fun-filled journey, you will come pedaling home with lots of adventures to share with your friends and family.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arrr!
Friday, November 11, 1-2pm
St. Johns Library
Served by TriMet
Come along on an adventure with storyteller Rick Huddle and get marooned on a desert island! Together we will battle pirates, befriend parrots and sing shanties. We will have to use our imagination, wit, and library books to get us back home. Or maybe we will decide not to return . . .
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Autumn on the Farm
Saturday, September 24, 11-11:45am
Hillsdale Library
Served by TriMet
Friday, October 14, 11-11:45am
St. Johns Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, October 29, 4-4:45pm
Holgate Library
Served by TriMet
Join the fun as the autumn harvest celebration begins. Meet Patty the pumpkin, the singing corn sisters, Appi the apple and many more festive characters. Come sing and laugh with Penny’s Puppet Productions as the leaves fall and the fun begins!
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bob Rabbit in the Deep Woods
Saturday, November 12, 3-3:45pm
Northwest Library
Served by TriMet
This original folktale follows Bob Rabbit as he sets out on a trek through the woods in search of a new friend. Andy Furgeson, the one-man-puppet-band, will take you on a musical journey with Bob and a crew of other quirky animals. Children will be singing, dancing and performing during this musical puppet show!
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Coyote Tales and Northwest Legends
Sunday, November 13, 2-2:45pm
St. Johns Library
Served by TriMet
The earliest stories of the Northwest continue to educate, inspire and entertain us with humor, wisdom and an undeniable sense of place. From the ravenous wallowing “Coyote and the Monster of Kamiah” myth, to the inspiring Snohomish legend called “Pushing up the Sky,” these stories bring us back to the beginning. Join professional storyteller Will Hornyak in this energetic and highly engaging performance.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Made possible by the Grande Ronde Fund for Native American Collections & Programs of the Library Foundation.
Gobsmacked!
Thursday, October 6, 4-4:45pm
Belmont Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, October 8, 3-3:45pm
Woodstock Library
Served by TriMet
Join professional storyteller Anne-Louise Sterry in this hilarious performance of songs and stories that will keep you squealing! You’ll hear tall tales from old to new and some ridiculous songs to keep you laughing all the way home. Plus, find out the definition and history of words like gobsmacked.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin.
Musical Storytelling with Brother Askari
Tuesday, October 11, 6:30-7:30pm
Albina Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, October 22, 3-4pm
Woodstock Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, October 29, 10:30-11:30am
Sellwood-Moreland Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, November 5, 3-4pm
Northwest Library
Served by TriMet
Sunday, November 20, 2-3pm
Troutdale Library
Served by TriMet
A native of New Awlins, Brother Askari’s performances are a spicy mix of hand drumming, songs, harmonica and storytelling, with a delicious helping of audience participation! Each performance is packed with cultural folktales and songs that are designed to educate, inspire and entertain families and adults ages 8 to 80! Brother Askari is a griot, a historian of West African culture, music, tradition and customs. Fun for adults, too!
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. (At Woodstock Library, tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin.)
Not So Spooky Stories
Monday, October 31, 4-4:45pm
Woodstock Library
Served by TriMet
Pumpkins, black cats and not so scary stories. Wear a costume if you like and join our parade.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Open Up and Say "Ha"
Sunday, November 6, 2-2:45pm
Hollywood Library
Served by TriMet
Combining improvisation, storytelling and music, storyteller Rick Huddle puts on a show that goes beyond mere entertainment. Parents and children will laugh, sing and perform their way to a deeper understanding of each other.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin.
Pasta Fazool
Saturday, November 12, 2:30-3:15pm
Gresham Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, November 19, 10:30-11:15am
Albina Library
Served by TriMet
A hilarious and heartwarming selection of stories and songs from Anne-Louise Sterry’s native country of New Jersey. Centered on Anthony, an Italian boy, this unforgettable storytelling experience will get you to laugh, smile and sing along while you follow Anthony on his journey of discovery. As Anne–Louise transforms herself into Aunt Lena, her crazy creative alter-ego, you will find parts of your own story come bursting through.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Events for Teens and Adults
Fun Stories to Take Home and Tell
Saturday, November 19, 3-3:45pm
Hillsdale Library
Served by TriMet
Have fun learning lively stories and story-games to share with friends and family. Master storyteller Anne Rutherford will lead this interactive workshop and performance that will give participants a taste of how fun it is to be a storyteller. This program is great for spicing up holiday gatherings of all ages!
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Life is the Treasure: Okinawan Memories of WWII
Sunday, September 25, noon-12:45pm
Midland Library
Served by TriMet
Tuesday, November 15, 6-6:45pm
St. Johns Library
Served by TriMet
Stories are important. They have the capacity to inspire, reflect, unite and mobilize a community. Professional storyteller Alton Chung will share a collection of riveting stories of integrity, courage and selflessness through the experiences of Nisei, Okinawans, and Hawaii Okinawans during WWII. These powerful tales bring to life incredible heroes to inspire and guide a new generation. Not recommended for children.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spooky Story Slam
Sunday, October 30, 2-3:30pm
Central Library
Served by TriMet
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Join us for an afternoon of spooky storytelling with master of ceremonies and yarn-spinner extraordinaire, Anne Rutherford. Supernatural sagas! Freaky fables! Paranormal potboilers! Tell your own tale on our open-mic or prepare for pulse-pounding fun in the audience. Costumes encouraged but not required. Treats, terror, and the chance at fabulous on-the-spot prizes await you!
Sign up for the swap 30 minutes before the event. Stories should be no longer than five minutes.
In the US Bank Room
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Tales of the Unexpected
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-7:15pm
Northwest Library
Served by TriMet
Wednesday, October 26, 7-7:45pm
Kenton Library
Served by TriMet
Saturday, October 29, 3-3:45pm
Hillsdale Library
Served by TriMet
Storyteller Anne Rutherford engages audiences through her vivid performances spiced with music and improv. Enjoy delicious suspense in Anne's collection of original and vintage stories that are funny, moving and smart. Warning: spontaneous fiction may occur.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Teens Tell Campfire Tales
Wednesday, October 19, 4:30-6:30pm
Albina Library
Served by TriMet
Try your hand at giving an audience chills! In this fun, hands-on workshop, build public speaking and communication skills by rehearsing a short scary tale for performance. Master storyteller Anne Rutherford will lead participants in warm-ups, storytelling games and practice techniques that build comfort and confidence in public speaking. The workshop culminates in a public performance at the library. Beginning to experienced teen "tellers" are welcome! For teens in grades 6-12.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Haunts of Portland: Ghost Stories for a Rainy Night
Wednesday, October 26, 6:30-7:15pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
Served by TriMet
Sunday, October 30, 2-2:45pm
Woodstock Library
Served by TriMet
Like any large city inhabited for scores of years, Portland has its share of haunted places, strange happenings and ghost stories. Many of the places where these strange stories occurred still exist and the hauntings continue to this day. Join professional storyteller Alton Chung as he takes you on a trip through the ghostly side of the city, where the mist whispers and the shadows talk back. Not suitable for children.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The "Tell-Tale Heart" and Other Chillers
Sunday, November 6, 2-2:45pm
Holgate Library
Served by TriMet
Master storyteller Christopher Leebrick presents a riveting performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s masterpiece. The show also features other spooky tales from around the globe. Utilizing a rich flexible voice, a dynamic stage presence and powerful acting, Chris brings the ancient art of storytelling alive for each and every audience member.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
