Swallow Hill – May 15th!

Go to www.rmstory.org for details and to register.

Bill Harley will be conducting a two-hour workshop on “The Power of Story.” This promises to be a workshop that will excite and inspire all of us, from beginner to seasoned pro.

Workshops with award winning musician and Swallow Hill favorite Michael Stanwood, as well as Internationally known Pam Faro!

At this event, we want to spotlight the great talent and expertise within our community, so be sure and pick up a copy of “Sharing our Wisdom” — a booklet of tips, techniques, and inspirations written by members of the RMSC community. Booklets will be available for free at the event registration table!

Also, on the day of the event, look for our “Ask Me About __________” badges. Pick one up, fill in the blank, and let everyone know what area of storytelling you are excited to talk about that day!

Recording artists and authors, we will have a table in the lobby for you to sell your books and CDs. Contact Gwen at storycrafters@gmail.com for more details.

After the workshop, stay for an evening of storytelling with Bill Harley at Swallow Hill. Tickets for this concert are separate from the mini-conference price, and can be purchased at www.swallowhillmusic.org.

Also, there are new items on the calendar, so do glance at the upcoming appearances.

And a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

Don’t forget, Storied Treasure is still available for purchase! You can buy it in print, or as a downloadable PDF, readable with free software on most computers. Stop by the About page to hear a haunting sample of Bailey’s flute music. And don’t forget the free story, available in video on the Free page!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOPS

Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2009 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday–Kirk Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colorado
Saturday–Miller Library and Kirk Hall, Castle Rock, Colorado

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  With new dates,
different locations, and full sponsorship by Douglas County Libraries, the
Rocky Mountain Storytelling Festival continues to present some of the
West’s–and the nation’s–best storytellers in workshops and concerts for
children and adults. Events reflect this year’s folklore theme.

Featured storytellers and musicians this year include internationally-known
storyteller and author HEATHER FOREST, PAUL TAYLOR, JOHN STANSFIELD, and more Rocky Mountain Storyfolk.  Come tell your own story at one of the
Story Swaps.

Advance workshop registration: Adults-$50, Seniors $40,
Children-$25.  Concerts are FREE.

Sponsored by Douglas County Libraries.  For more information and a free
brochure, contact–Priscilla Queen, Douglas County Libraries, 100 S.
Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-688-7626; pqueen@dclibraries.org.

For a brochure and more information, also visit the NEW website:
http://www.douglascountylibraries.org/Events/RockyMtStoryTelling

Save $10 on event pre-registration received by September 30, 2009.  Act now.

Click to Buy!

Spin me a yarn, a tale that is tall
With monsters and goblins and black cats and all;
Tell about pirates, with white sails unfurled––
Spin me the yarns of the world.
Weave me a story, tell me a tale;
Sing about heroes in quest of the Grail;
Tell about people, their love and their strife––
Weaving the fabric of life.
Find me a fable that shows me the way
To live in the world all around us today;
A story that teaches and touches the heart––
This is the yarnspinner’s art.

–by Bailey Phelps

Storied Treasure is now available! Excellent for performance repertoire, school projects, reading aloud to children or just enjoying on the page, these original poems and stories are fully illustrated and available in PDF or print form. Check the purchase page for more details, including a list of story titles.

Information about Bailey can be found on this site, as well as free stories and sample performances, books, music and sound files.

Look around, make yourself at home!