Storytelling Festwal Sponsors Keepers of the Tales $10,000 plus Stewart Education Foundation Master Storytellers $5000 to $9,999 Davis School District Janice and Thomas D. Dee II Family Trust Lawrence T. Dee - Janet T. Dee Foundation Stephen and Susan Denkers Family Foundation Weber School District Weber State University —> Q) m_ WD , Ashton Family Foundation Douglas and Shelley Felt Family Foundation, Ltd MSL Family Foundation Ogden School District Ogden School Foundation Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation R.A.M.P. Carolyn and Marty Rasmussen — Bards $1000 to $4,999 Poets $500 to $999 America First Credit Union Rosemary Conover and Luckey Heath George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park Horizon Educational System Jean and Richard Miller Listeners $50-$499 Jane and Rich Brewer The Drama Club of Ogden Anita Ford Carole M. McCain Judith Mitchell Leslie R. Moore Storytelling Festival Dinner Table Sponsors Ann and Peter Ellis Karen and Val Lofgreen Myers Mortuary WSU Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities WSU Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education WSU Department of Child and Family Studies WSU Department of English WSU Department of Health Promotion & Human Performance WSU Department of Teacher Education WSU Stewart Library Our appreciation to any sponsors submitted after press time. Welcome to the 16" Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival Co he where the pergola at the opening in the with me into an enchanted garden. It Is high summer and entering a different world, one ‘s Jaden with fragrant pink roses. Stepping through is like in hushed expectancy. The little the imagination rules. Children are gathering on the lawn on of a silver bell and there she is— ‘+ at the front, the older ones behind. There is the sound ' with And then the story hour is over for porridge. A brave little tailor kills seven at one blow. . This image from my childhood hometown She must be a real princess Story Princess! She floats Into the garden in a pale yellow gown. The princess because she has a sparkling because there is a tiara on her head. She must be a magic magic does begin—stories! The in her hand. And then, with “Once upon a time...” the real wand won't stop and fills up the village Sillies try to rake the moon out of their pond. A magic pot Three feeling lasts a lifetime. another year. The Story Princess floats away but the magic summer celebration Is real. For me, the magic now is Festival, and | arrive with the perpetuated each year In the Weber State University Storytelling worlds. sense of hushed expectancy to be whisked away into other came Eshu Bumpus and Motoko festival will be filled with the magic of national storytellers This from Virginia. All tour Massachusetts, Antonio Sacre from California and Kim Weitkamp from world as award-winning, are new to the festival, but all are highly regarded in the storytelling extraordinaire storyteller by audience-engaging artists in their own rights. They are joined Storytellers representing Teresa Clark from Idaho, 38 other Festival Tellers and 66 Youth schools. Stories for all ages private and schools in four school districts as well as area charter hout the area. interests will fill 53 separate story events at 18 venues throug you for “Once upon atime... welcome, Come on in to our enchanted gardens. The magic awaits An WSU L. Ellis, Chair Storytelling Festival Park. ages from last summer's Youth Storyteller Reunion held at George S. Eccles Dinosaur a Sixteenth Annual Weber State University storytelling Festwal 2012 Welcome! “The world is made of stories, not of atoms,” wrote poet Muriel Rukeyser. For millennia, the art of storytelling has defined and inspired human communities around the world. Weber State University and the Department of Teacher Education are pleased to contribute to this long-standing tradition by presenting the 16" annual Storytelling Festival. We extend a warm welcome to all storytellers and their listeners. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the campus and our community. F. Ann Millner, President F. Ann Millner, President Weber State University Weber State University Weber State University Storytelling Festival Committees 2012 Executive Committee Ann L. Ellis, Chair Judith Mitchell Lynda Goucher, Executive Assistant Carole McCain, Recording Secretary Steering Committee Accounting/Budget/Sponsors - Ann L. Ellis, Judith Mitchell, Leslie Moore Dinner - Triscia Francis Facilities - Ellie Seely Hosting - Judith Mitchell Luncheon - Raelene and Bill Critchlow MCs - Suzie Wood, Erin Taggart Program - Ann L. Ellis Publicity, Community Outreach and Vendors - Shanna Tobin, Sallee Orr Schools - Cami Alexander, Weber; Paula Bosgieter, Ogden; Sue Fisher, Weber; Monica Murdock, Davis; Shelly Ripplinger, Ogden; Nancy Taylor, Morgan Story Symposium - Jean Andra Miller, Rosemary Conover Storytellers - Rachel Hedman, Karl Behling, Esther Phelps Jackson, Anneliese Konkol, Nancy Wold, Jean Andra Miller, Jenny Kokai, University Liaison - Rosemary Conover, David Byrd Volunteers - Beverly Heslop, Linda DeYoung Thank you to the hundreds of community and University volunteers who work many long hours to make this Storytelling Festival a successful community event. 2 2012 Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award Phyllis Savage Everybody thought that Phyllis J. Savage had retired 12 years ago after 30 years as a first-grade teacher at Dee Elementary School, the culmination of a 46-year career in education. However, she still soends much of her time serving children. Phyllis continues to teach kindergarten and first-grade music at Wasatch, Horace Mann and Dee School and also conducts and plays for school sing-ins. She recently chaired the festivities celebrating Dee Elementary School's 40th anniversary. | Phyllis is a volunteer at the Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Children’s Museum and serves on the Treehouse Board of Phyllis Savage rectors. She directs On Track to Reading, a Treehouse program that grew out of Toddler Time Music. s an early reading consultant, she leads activities in reading readiness for young children and ovides strategies for parents and teachers as well as staff training. devotee of the WSU Storytelling Festival, Phyllis has served faithfully for many years as an MC, nd storyteller, especially in the Stories for Little Ones series. ‘mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Phyllis is a native Arizonan and a graduate of \rizona State University. This is Phyllis’ 58th year teaching music, reading and telling stories. 3ecause of her outstanding contributions to the language development of young children through story and song, it is the pleasure of the WSU Storytelling Festival to honor Phyllis J. Savage as the recipient of the 2012 Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award. Previous Karen J. Ashton Award Winners 996 Phyllis Dixon Shaw 2004 Lynne Goodwin 997 998 Anneliese Konkol Steven R. Mecham 2005 2007 Karen B. Lofgreen W. Bryan Bowles 999 2000 2001 2002 2005 Bill Higley Dean W. Hurst William J. Critchlow III Milan E. Mecham Lynne Greenwood 2008 2009 2010 2011 Margaret |. Rostkowski Virginia Rasmussen Jean Andra Miller Bob Wood Karen J. Ashton ‘he Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award is presented annually to a deserving community ‘itizen who perpetuates the art and purpose of storytelling. Twenty years ago, Karen |. Ashton envisioned a renewal of the ancient art of storytelling and established the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, one of the most widely recognized festivals in the country. caren is well respected in the world of professional storytelling as one who nurtures the toryteller and his or her art. She was instrumental in supporting the foundation of the WSU storytelling Festival. National Tellers 2012 Eshu Bumpus captivates his audience by telling a variety of African, _ African-American and World folktales leavened with music, humor and mystery. Eshu is a renowned storyteller, an accomplished jazz vocalist and - a master at physical characterization. Eshu Bumpus'’ love for working with children began when he was just a child himself tutoring other children in math. Eventually, he worked in after-school and summer programs. He became known as a storyteller visiting schools and offering workshops and residencies. “My primary mission is to help raise the level of students’ and teachers confidence with creating, writing and telling stories. My hope _ with this is to encourage literacy, communication, and forge a strong sense of community with what | see as our most human of activities, storytelling. Parents’ Choice Award-winning storyteller Motoko enchants audiences of every age with her weaving of ancient lore, original tales, lyrical movement and traditional music. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Zen tales, comical tales from rakugo (a Japanese traditional style of storytelling), funny mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and her life as an immigrant in the United States. A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko first came to the U.S. as an exchange student at the University of Massachusetts. Her partner Eshu -Bumpus introduced her to the world of American storytelling. Motoko has performed professionally since 1993, going to hundreds of schools, libraries, museums and festivals and earning a plethora of awards. Antonio Sacre, draws from an extensive repertoire that includes folk _talkes, myths and legends from around the world, focusing on Spanishspeaking countries, especially Mexico. He can perform entirely in English, _ Spanish or a lively interweaving of both. This award-wining performer was _ born in Boston to a Cuban father and Irish-American mother. He is known internationally as touring writer, storyteller, and solo performance artist. Since 1994, he has taught drama, storytelling, and writing to teachers _ and students nationwide. Sacre is a favorite featured storyteller at over 50 festivals worldwide, including the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and the Kennedy Center. _ “Wish List” National Storyteller Books, CD's and DVD's E iu Bumpus CD - Lion in Love CD - Dancing Granny f tonio Sacre Motoko CD - Tales of Now and Zen CD - Promise of Chrysanthemums CD - Like a Lotus Flower Book - A Year In Japan Book - A Mango in the Hand Book - La Noche Buena Book - The Barking Mouse DVD - Tribes and Bridges DVD - Brown, Black, and White All Over CD - Looking For Papito CD - Faster Than Sooner CD - Water Torture, The Barking Kim Weitkamp CD - Head Bone Rattles CD - Penny Candy Love CD - Pickle in the Middle CD - Freckles, Fibs, and Family CD -This Ain’t Bull...It’s Fertilizer Book - Back to the Front Porch Mouse, and Other Tales of Wonder Available for purchase at all evening events and at the WSU Bookstore until March 15. 5 Treasured Tellers Bill Higley has told stories for tens of thousands of kids for almost 40 years. He graduated from WSU in Theater Arts and taught at Weber High School. Bill has shared stories and pantomimes at the library, the Treehouse Children’s Museum, and the Bookshelf Bookstore among other places. Bill received the Karen J, Ashton Award for a lifetime achievement in storytelling. Virginia Rasmussen sure knows how to capture an audience. She has been a presenter at our Festival each and every year. In 2009, she received the Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award. She spins her tales at senior centers, schools, festivals and libraries. Virginia also holds workshops on the art and belongs to the Utah Storytelling Guild. Utah Storytellers Laurie Allen has spellbound audiences throughout Utah for years. Her specialties are folktales and stories with music and clowning. She is also an indispensable part of the Ogden and Salt Lake City Ghost Tours. Julie Barnson discovered she has always been a storyteller while taking Brigham Young University classes. Since then she has told Stories at schools, festivals, libraries, etc. She's also a leader for the Salt Lake City Youth Teller Chapter and a Ghost Tours guide. Cami Bearden - Melba S. Lehner Children’s Schoo] Karl Behling has been tickling, teasing and pleasing audiences for over 20 years with his original children’s stories, tall tales, Mountain Man lore and folktales, Karl is a teacher, storyteller, author and the Utah Storytelling Guild President. Daniel Bishop loves stories of all kinds and he's always expressing his passion for the story. He will take you into a world of magic, history, talking animals, mystery, ghosts, and high sea yarns. A theater education helps him seize our Imagination. David Bullock is a Western folklorist, poet, and a 3rd generation miner with a vivid imagination and a natural drive as a storyteller. He writes his own material that may be ghostly, historical, sad or humorous. Cassie Ashton is an energetic teller who uses the magic of story to connect your head to your heart. She believes in living happily ever after, but only if you can accept the challenge of life’s obstacles. Robert Daniel Cope, a former student of Esther Jackson, regales audiences with humorous stories and tall tales at many storytelling festivals. His performances are enhanced with costumes, actions, and sometimes, a musical saw. Cathy Barker has a passion for nature and making magical storytelling moments. She is a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Park City Performing Arts Foundation. She received the Park City Toastmasters Club Competent Communicator Award. Cherie Davis is an engaging teller and has appeared on many programs throughout the West. She also taught storytelling in schools and lectured in universities. Once a child yelled “You rock!” at the end of her performance. ‘has le sity Id ler for Rachel Hedman is a family folklore Suzanne Decaria promotes literacy through the arts by being a storyteller, writer and educator. She expert, youth storytelling advocate, writes her own poems and stories level, and soon-to-be Storytelling storytelling visionary on a national you can educate as you entertain. Masters graduate. She will publish a “must have” book on adoption folktales. Joan Effiong tells stories from her childhood in Nigeria that teach lessons in comprehension and problem solving. In the last 10 years she has participated in many venues. Joan has a master’s degree from Brigham Young University in Communications. Suzanne Hudson tells inspiring stories of discovery and adventure from Utah's past, often stepping into Ist person historical characters in the Chautauqua tradition. She is a member of Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts and past president of the Utah Storytelling Guild. that bring out the humor in everyday situations. She firmly believes that Jide, 100] 'e ds Stephen Gashler uses his own material when he performs throughout Utah as a puppeteer and storyteller. He has been doing this for years with his wife, Teresa. He is the author of the young adult fantasy novel The Bent Sword. Melva Gifford is a wordsmith spreading storytelling in a variety of venues. She has told stories at Thanksgiving Point, the Springville Museum of Art, several annual historical events and emergency fairs as well as church and family activities. Laura Hunter - Melba S. Lehner Children’s School Esther Phelps Jackson went into teaching and used storytelling to help her students with reading and writing. Esther has presented workshops in professional writing and photography. She serves on the WSU Storytelling Festival Steering Committee. George McEwan is a world traveler, soldier, pilot and parent. His stories range from hilarious to inspirational. He loves to educate children with the adage “Kids, don't Mark Gollaher has been on most of the professional stages in the state as an actor. He has also been a featured storyteller in many try this at home. Just look at what happened to me!” He won the 2011 Utah's Biggest Liar contest. festivals, libraries, schools and private venues. Mark has written Jean Andra Miller shared legends and fables of French-speaking lands with her students when she taught French Studies at WSU for 34 years. She has received the Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award. She's one of our Bilingual Voices and serves on the Festival Committee. and illustrated several books. Mary Halverson has pleased others with stories in centers, schools and professional meetings. She has been on our steering committee and has served as president of the local chapter of the Utah Storytelling Guild. Storytelling is significant in her life. Pamela Hanks is humorous, energetic, and genuine. Her stories have elements of discovery in them that leave her listeners satisfied and energized. Her unique style holds our attention whether she’s talking about the Blarney Stone or having us act out a story. Janine Nishiguchi brings stories to life for listeners of all ages. She began as a teenager when she was a babysitter. Now she delights audiences all around the West. Janine is a former president of the Utah Storytelling Guild. Katie Nuttall is a dynamic ball of energy as she weaves together memorable and humorous folktales, personal stories, and songs. She will soon have her Storytelling Masters from East Tennessee State University. She coaches a youth storytelling troupe. Darius Ouderkirk's task as a computer programmer required him to vividly describe events. This teased his inner storyteller. He then practiced tirelessly to strengthen his skills and has become deft in the use of lively language. Ginger Parkinson's tales have a spunky energy that takes unexpected turns that have the audience laughing along the way. She has performed across Utah in libraries, schools and festivals. At a Vernal storytelling festival, she was dubbed Best in the West. Holly Robison pricks your memory as you are transported to the cultures of lands and the recesses of | her memory. Holly has a degree in Theater from BYU. You can expect singing, lively expressions and stories that you will love to hear. Clive Romney used to tell stories to relatives but didn’t know he was a bona fide teller until Rachel Hedman told him! Since then, his Phyllis J Savage worked 30+ years as a first grade teacher at Dee Elementary School and 46year career in education. This is her 58th year teaching music, reading and telling stories. She is the 2012 Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award receipient, ~ Jan C. Smith has charmed audiences with personal stories, folktales, and outstanding children’s literature. She has told and presented at Timpanogos events, the BYU A.R.T.S. Express and the Utah Education Library Media Association Conference. Nannette Watts combines careers in storytelling, choreography, anda Music Dance Theatre degree. She is the Artistic Director for Resonance Story Theatre anda highly requested storyteller and story coach. Nannette Is cofounder of Utah's Story Camp. Cheryl Wendt - Melba S. Lehner Children’s School Sherrie West is a supervising teacher in the Melba Lehner Children’s School at WSU. She has many achievements from being an author to developing curriculum and speaking around the country. She enjoys telling stories from children’s books. pioneer stories, music career, and love of storytelling has combined to create a “passionate purveyor of pioneer portrayals.” WSU Story Symposium - “Grimms, Ph.D.” — Story Symposium is a series of - academic presentations examining various aspects of story classics. “Grimms Ph.D." will explore the impact of the work of brothers Jakob and Wilhlem Grimm well known for their collection of folk tales from across the German countryside. This year’s Story Symposium is being presented in memory of Festival Treasured Teller, Anneliese _, Konkol. A native German, Anneliese has served on the Festival Steering Committee since its inception, and was awarded the Karen J. Ashton Storytelling Award. She is also one of the Festival's founding Bilingual Voices, tellers who are conversant in more than one language. Through the years they have brought the rich cultural heritage of the broader community to Festival listeners through stories from many lands told in more than one language. The Story Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Stewart Library - Hetzel-Hoellein Room. Ct Grade Ogden School District Mysti Bowden Ogden High School 7 Stella Brower Brigham Burton Madysen Caudill Name 2 4 7 10 4 = 5 6 10 5 1Z 5 5 Wasatch Wasatch Polk Madison ) George Washington HS Taylor Canyon Ogden High Horace Mann 6 5 6 6 Shadow Valley Taylor Canyon Shadow Valley Lakeview 5 4 6 6 5 5 6 5 5 6 4 6 Lomond View Bates Lomond View Municipal Municipal Municipal Lomond View Municipal Mar Lon Hills Municipal Bates gS: Municipal T. O. Smith n l 6 9 6 6 6 NV Dn Dn re Bn District ma person end y Shadow Valley Mt. 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Katie Nuttall es _ Antonio Sacre _ George McEwan _ Teresaa Clark _ "Abigail Seamer os “Mary Halverson &Phys Savege “Tales to Remember Mi 30 a.m, = 12:20 pan, _a _ | Natalie Stuck _ Sonmy Jacobs © Ded Bishop _ ‘Teresa Clark © a —C—rt—“—O_ - Blayna Smith & Gabby Reudter Katelyn Phelps — _Melva Chen Kim Weitkamp i é@ é£=£((s—= ~—se WSU Storytelling Workshop - “Telling Stories” - 11:30 a.m. Weber State University Main Campus McKay Bldg. Moench Room (room 16) Eshu Bumpus and Motoko O30 alii. 1:00 p.m. E30 p.m. Schools Outreach Story Concerts Head Start, Ogden UT Odyssey Elementary, Ogden District Lomond View Elementary, Weber District Stephen Gashler Laurie Allen Nannette Watts with Brennon Henson Story Concert for Seniors - 2:30 p.m. Apple Village Assisted Living Center, Layton Teresa Clark with Bill Higley Bedtime Stories - 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Davis Conference Center Ballroom B Teresa Clark with Bill Higley and Virginia Rasmussen Campfire Tales - 7:30 p.m. Davis Conference Center Ballroom B Eshu Bumpus/Motoko, Antonio Sacre, Kim Weitkamp 10 WSU Storytelling Festival Events - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 avid Eccles Conference Center and ball S Feyptian sinter Ogden, wian ry Ss Egyptian theater T : Ba room 1.2.3 Ce Ballroom BC | _ Ballroom DE _ - Early Bird Stories 9: 30- 10: 20. a.m. MadilynAardema lilyn. 7 - ae fy | Odessa L. Ae_ _ _Alex Christensen | _ Emma Ninalga _. Braden Robinson ia C Smith — . Janine Nishiguchi ee rrrrt——COCOCCirid is CheeDays ~~ - Joan ong EshuBumpus _Motoko — sk Kim Weitkamp _ Morning Masic1 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Michelle a _ _ --Cameron Caldwell Tanner Dalton — ss Rachel Hedman Ch _Motoko | _ : Julia Caldwell ‘Suzanne |Decaria Eshu Bumpus — : / _ _ Antonio Sacre sees Kayla Benedict so: . Best Jessica Petersen — . _ abigail Wright Merk Gollaher _ Rose Daniel Cope _ Antonio Sacre ! ‘Kim— Tales to Remember m 30 a.m. -~12: :20 pa m. oo _ - Isaiah Lopes Corbett -Aleksa Poulter a — _ =—rm—eOseS - Savanna Birdsall _ Kaleb Bradley — Cherie Davis Cassie Ashton _-Eshu Bumpus _ Motoko | WSU Story Symposium - “Grimms, Ph.D" - 1:30 p.m. Weber State University Stewart Library - Hetzel-Hoellein Room Jean Andra Miller Ph.D., Rosemary Conover Ph.D., David Byrd Ph.D. Janine Nishiguchi, Storyteller Schools Outreach Story Concerts O p.m. Cook Elementary School, Davis District O p.m. > p.m. Cassie Ashton Municipal Elementary School, Weber District Morgan Elementary School, Morgan District Antonio Sacre with Savanna Garmire Kim Weitkamp Storytelling Festival Banquet - 6:30 p.m. David Eccles Conference Center Ballroom A Kim Weitkamp, Eshu Bumpus/Motoko, Antonio Sacre oN eber State University Storytelling — stival 2012 Masters of Ceremony — Pam Jacobsen Director, Comprehensive Guidance, _ is Davis School District _ i. . Adams Superintendent, Morgan School District ‘Bond Chief Deputy Treasurer, Weber County _a Treehouse Children’s Museum ia Carver | Assistant Superintendent, Weber School District _ -Superi ntendent, Weber School District n DeYoung Storytelling Festival Volunteer ‘Ekstrom Principal, King Elementary, n Bowles i Frodsham . _ "Assistant Superi ntendent,. —r—“—iOCOOOC—COSS”S District. Superintendent Davi iS School District | Davis School District — | . Elementary School Director, Davis School District . 'y Gambles - Community Activist and Voie ‘ Harbertson Mayor, Farmington City Brad C, Smith _ Superintendent Ogden School District Jeff Stephens. i =_s _ernlagga Storytelling Festival ae _ Committee Nate Taggart — “Community Relations, ss Weber School District olan Vause /NancyWold CR Wood _ I _ Director, Ogden School Distr ct Foundation Ben Lomond Storytelling Guild Student Services, Weber School District | _ : WSU Storytelling Festival Events - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Theater," Ogden, Utah David Eccles Somerenes Center aaoreery S egyptian Ballroom DE _ Ballroom BC Ballroom 1.2.3 _ _ Peery'sS Egyptian Theater oe Mow Meg Russel &5 Haylee ov _ _i ‘sha Coates — co Sar ah Dosier — “Kara Behiing “Julie Barnson _ Motoko _ _ - - Leslie Davis _ - Aleisha Kell . | Morning 11: 20a.m, Magic10:30 _ | Madsen Caudill | Kaleasa Townsend | _ Ces ‘Maxwell Gitte Leslie |Larson — _ Jean Andra |Miller eee | “Elizars Wood & Sarah t | Mysti Bowden - _ Ginger Parkinso Oe Tales to Remember? Mt 30 a.a m, - 12: 30, panm. ai ant _ _ . Bacon Grey | Netalie elon “Bailey Durr Davi d Bullock _Eshu Kumpe Rachel Hedman H — WSU Brown Bag Story Slam -12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Weber State University Student Union Building Kim Weitkamp and Antonio Sacre Schools Outreach Story Concerts 1:15 p.m. 1:50 p.m, ZC 6.17, Mound Fort Jr. High School, Ogden District Ogden Preparatory Academy, Ogden Charter School Tolman Elementary School, Davis District Eshu Bumpus Julie Barnson Motoko Story Concert for Seniors - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mountain Ridge Assisted Living Center, South Ogden Suzanne Hudson with Esther Jackson Utah StoryFest - 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Peery’s Egyptian Theater USG: Holly Robison, Pamela Hanks, Clive Romney, Rachel Hedman, Ginger Parkinson National Storytellers’ Concert - 7:30 p.m. Peery’s Egyptian Theater Antonio Sacre, Kim Weitkamp, Eshu Bumpus, Motoko 12 2 Storytelling Festival Special Events A\| events are free of charge except the Storytelling Festival Banquet on Tuesday Evening. Donations are welcome. ‘ Weber State University Main Campus Events . Weber State University Storytelling Festival is hosting a variety of campus events for students, faculty and staff and others. All events are free of charge. | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 T1: 30 A. M. To 12: 20 P. M. May Well Es | Education a Moench Room 7 1) Storytelling Workshop - “Telling Stories” _ known and internationally respected in the storytelling community, husband and wile team stories in a variety of venues. | Bumpus and Motoko offer cS and techniques. for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 1: 30 TO 2: 30 P. M. sek _ Stewart oo Hetzel- Hoellein Room — sen ee con, Ph. D.’ 7 _ 1 memory of Pees red Teller Anneliese Konkol, storyteller Janine Nishaguchi a -holars Rosemary Conover, Ph.D., Jean Andre Miller, Ph.D, and David Byrd, Ph. D. explore the impact of the work of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm. The focus will be on — Grimms’ Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin. Artwork complementing the | - sessions is by students from Davis Schoo! District. | ecgagre FEBRUARY 29 12:30 TO I: 20 P. M. Student Unionoe Fireplace ee | “Brown Bag Story Slam" Grab a eandwich aad join in the fun with National Storyicles Kim Weltkamp ane itonio Sacre. This is an interactive open- mic event. Audience members are invited to are their own stories before a Panel of impromptu judges. Best stories will win prizes. Storytelling Festival Special Events All events are free of charge except the Storytelling Festival Banquet on Tuesday Evening. Donations are welcome. School Outreach Assemblies MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Head Start, Ogden UT Odyssey Elementary, Ogden District Lomond View Elementary, Weber District Stephen Gashler Laurie Allen Nannette Watts with Brennon Henson 2:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Morgan Elementary School, Morgan District Cook Elementary School, Davis District Municipal Elementary School, Weber District 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Mound Fort Jr. High Scool, Ogden District Ogden Preparatory Academy, Ogden Charter School Taylor Elementary School, Davis District TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Kim Weitkamp Cassie Ashton Antonio Sacre with Savanna Garmire WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 Eshu Bumpus Julie Barnson Motoko Pre-School Story Sessions > = ~~ Interactive story sessions for children not yet in kindergarten. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 Toddlers at the Treehouse Museum Mary Halverson and Phyllis Savage 10:30 TO 11:10 A.M. Stories for Little Ones: Preschool Children’s Concert Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Camie Bearden and Laura Hunter, Children’s Museum WSU Children’s Schoo! 347 22™ Street Ogden, UT Davis Conference Center Twilight Room 1 1651 North 700 West, Layton, UT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 10:30 TO 11:10 A.M. Stories for Little Ones: Preschool Children’s Concert Sherrie West and Cheryl Wendt, WSU Children’s School David Eccles Conference Center Room 101 2415 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, UT 14 ON Storytelling Festival Special Events All events are free of charge except the Storytelling Festival Banquet on Tuesday Evening. Donations are welcome. Evening Events _ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Davis Conference Center,ae Utah, Ballroom Bo _ Bedtine Stories - . 30} pulm. to 7: 20 5p. m _ ses sring your blankie and your teddy bear: then cuddle up for some sleepy- -time favorites. ‘Teresa — with | Treasured Tellers Bill boa andi Rasmussen . . _ cumppire? Tales - 7: 30 p. m. | . _ “Stay out for some shivery stories that go bump i in the night. _ Eshu Bumpus/ Motoko, Antonio Sacre, Kim Weitkamp — TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 — “Ogden Eccles Conference ( Center, ae Utah, Ballroom A Storytelling Festivalsl Danger 6:5:30 panm. ~=—eres—me se —=—sesee Enjoy an evening of “Once Upon A Time” good food and story entertainment. Kim — Eshu Bumpus/Motoko, Antonio Sacre es _ _ Reservations required. — _ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 _ oe Egyptian Theater, = Utah | Scout Night - 6: 15 pul im. _ _ - Arrive early for flag ceremony. ss ‘Each uniformed Boy- or Girl Scout will be eligible for a prize- drawing. Pass off —_ related oma or activities. Utahi StoryFest -_6 30pp.tm.Le 7: 20 p. m Tellers from Utah 7 Guildobs Utah : stories to life. National | Storytellers’ Concet¢ 7 30, p.tm. _ . ired National Storytellers share their favorite tales in one of Utah's most intriguing venues. Antonio Sacre, Kim Weitkamp, Eshu Bumpus, and Motoko — _ Story Concerts for Seniors DAY, FEBRUARY 27 -2:30p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29-1:30p.m. Teresa Clark with Bill Higley Apple Village Assisted Living OO East Highway 193, Layton, Utah 801-771-2525 Suzanne Hudson with Esther Jackson Mountain Ridge Assisted Living 1885 East Skyline drive, South Ogden, UT 801-452-7133 te KATIE SMITH LISA CHANDLER 1695 E. OGDEN, CATERING FOR ANY SPECIAL EVENT WEBSITE: DR. 84405 801-479-4371 WWW.MYDINNERSREADY.COM Celebrating Stories for ) Y. _.. edt Adc & 3 = :$ your story today Please support these Storytelling Festival suppliers. 3 x INFO@MYDINNERSREADY.COM Naved EMAIL: SKYLINE UT — RaSeoREAORS 2 = RY § fee Storytelling Venues David Eccles Conference Center & Peery’s Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Boulevard Ogden, Utah Davis Conference Center 1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah Weber State University Ogden, Utah | Other events at Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Children's Museum, 347 22nd Street, Ogden, Utah Apple Village Assisted Living, 2600 East Highway 193, Layton, Utah Mountain Ridge Assisted Living, 1885 East Skyline drive, South Ogden, Utah | and area schools : Save the Date | 17th Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival February 25 - 27, 2013 www.weber.edu/storytelling |