Wisconsin storytelling events

Storytelling events:
Southwest Wisconsin

If you're planning on attending one of these events, please call ahead. Dates and times — and in some cases, even location or venue — are subject to change.

January through March

January 12, 2005: Karen Wendt presents "Brrr! A Frozen Frenzy of Stories", as part of this month's Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

January 13, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

January 15, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

February 9, 2005: Karen Wendt presents Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

February 10, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

February 19, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

March 9, 2005: Karen Wendt presents Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

March 10, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

March 19, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

April through June

April 13, 2005: Karen Wendt presents Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

April 14, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

April 16, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

April 22-24, 2005: Northlands Storytelling Network's Annual Conference at The Edgewater Hotel [Madison]. Email info@northlands.net or visit web site for additional details.

May 11, 2005: Singer-storyteller Stuart Stotts entertains family audiences with a celebration of songs, stories, summer, and reading at Monona Public Library [Monona], 6:30pm. For additional information, call (608) 222-6127.

May 12, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

May 21, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

May 28, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares spooky stories and songs for all ages as part of the "Ghost Stories Into the Night" Saturday concert series at Blue Mound State Park [Blue Mounds], 8:00pm. The series continues on July 23rd, August 20th, and September 10th. Contact the park at (608) 437-5711 or Reid at (608) 437-3388 for additional information.

July through September

July 5, 2005: Violinist-storyteller Karen Zethmayr shares stories and songs at Monona Public Library [Monona], 1:00pm. For additional information, contact Karen Wendt at (608) 222-6127.

July 12, 2005: Tandem tellers extraordinaire, Karen and Jim Decker ("The Double Deckers") share stories at Monona Public Library [Monona], 1:00pm. For additional information, contact Karen Wendt at (608) 222-6127.

July 23, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares spooky stories and songs for all ages as part of the "Ghost Stories Into the Night" Saturday concert series at Blue Mound State Park [Blue Mounds], 8:00pm. The series continues on August 20th and September 10th. Contact the park at (608) 437-5711 or Reid at (608) 437-3388 for additional information.

August 13, 2005: 18th Wisconsin Storytelling Get-Together at Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center [Wautoma].

August 20, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares spooky stories and songs for all ages as part of the "Ghost Stories Into the Night" Saturday concert series at Blue Mound State Park [Blue Mounds], 8:00pm. The series continues on September 10th. Contact the park at (608) 437-5711 or Reid at (608) 437-3388 for additional information.

September 8, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

September 10, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares spooky stories and songs for all ages as part of the "Ghost Stories Into the Night" Saturday concert series at Blue Mound State Park [Blue Mounds], 8:00pm. Contact the park at (608) 437-5711 or Reid at (608) 437-3388 for additional information.

September 14, 2005: Storyteller David Landau presents "Kids and Kitties" as part of "Pajama Night" Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen Wendt at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

September 16-17, 2005: 3rd Annual La Crosse Storytelling Festival, featuring Teju, Kevin McMullin, and Celia Farran, at Pettibone Park [La Crosse]. Call (608) 784-8142 for ticket information.

September 17, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting every third Saturday (September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. This will be the guild's annual planning meeting. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

October through December

October 12, 2005: Friends of the Monona Public Library present a kickoff event for the annual Wisconsin Book Festival entitled "Stories Off the Shelf", an evening of tales featuring Stuart Stotts, Kay Weeden, and the Double Deckers, at the Monona Public Library's Forum Room [Monona], 6:30pm. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

October 13, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

October 14, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares fall stories and songs as part of the Harvest Moon Feast and Festival at Capital Springs State Park [Madison], 7:30pm. Call (608) 224-3604 or (608) 576-7529 for additional information.

October 15, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

October 22, 2005: Storytelling troubadour Reid Miller shares spooky stories and songs for all ages as part of "Ghost Stories Into the Night" at Governor Nelson State Park [Waunakee], 7:00pm. Call (608) 831-3005 or (608) 576-7529 for additional information.

November 9, 2005: Karen Wendt presents Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

November 10, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

November 19, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

December 8, 2005: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting every second Thursday at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

December 14, 2005: Korie Klink of the International Crane Foundation shares some crane stories as part of a presentation on whooping cranes during Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (every second Wednesday, September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen Wendt at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

December 17, 2005: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (every third Saturday, September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

ONGOING EVENTS

Every Second Wednesday: Karen Wendt presents Family Storytime at Monona Public Library (September through April) [Monona], 6:30pm. Stories are geared for families with young children, but everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Karen at (608) 222-6127 or kmwendt@scls.lib.wi.us.

Every Second Thursday: Bluff Country Talespinners meeting at Grounded Coffeehouse (September through May) [La Crosse], 7:00pm. Contact Phyllis Blackstone at (608) 788-4692.

Every Third Saturday: Madison Storytellers' Guild meeting (September through May) [Madison], 7:30pm. Contact Susan Gilchrist at (608) 249-5030 for meeting location.

Storytelling in Wisconsin
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PO Box 792
Madison WI 53701-0792
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