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Georgia Storytelling Calendar

"A long time ago—and yet perhaps it wasn't such a very long time ago ..."

Last Update Date: March 17, 2007

This is a compliation of some of the storytelling events taking place in Georgia. If you know of an event that is not listed, please email the Webmaster so we can help promote your event.

Event	Date	Location
Emerging Voices Family & Youth Storytelling	Monthly except Summer & December	Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Stitchin' Stars Storytelling Festival	January 6, 2007	Athens
Winter Storytelling Festival	January 26 - 28, 2007	KSU Center, Kennesaw
Azalea Storytelling Festival	March 7 - 9, 2008	LaGrange
Magnolia Storytelling Festival	June 22 - 23, 2007	Roswell
Network of Biblical Storytellers	August 1 - 4, 2007	Simpsonwood Retreat Center, Atlanta
Halloween Storytelling	October 27, 2007	Roswell Visitors Center
National Black Storytellers Festival and Conference	November 14 - 18, 2007	Host Hotel: Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Roswell Tellabration	November 16, 2007	Roswell Visitors Center
Holiday Storytelling	December 7, 2007	Roswell Visitors Center

Atlanta, GA

Emerging Voices
Monthly family storytelling programs featuring young storytellers
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta
Click here for more information

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Athens, GA

Stitchin' Stars Storytelling Festival

Sponsored by Athens-Clarke County Library
The magnificent art of storytelling takes center stage during this daylong festival of concerts by featured tellers. A free morning family session is followed by afternoon and evening events.

Date: January 7, 2007 (Friday & Saturday)
Location: Seney Stovall Chapel, 201 N. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605
Cost: $10 all day, or $6 afternoon session only, $7 evening session only
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Information: 706-613-3650 ext. 314 or click here to go the Stitchin' Stars website

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Kennesaw, GA

25^th annual Winter Storytelling Festival

Produced by Southern Order of Storytellers

Date: January 26 to 28, 2007 (Friday to Sunday)
Information: 404 329 9950
E-mail for more information.

PLU & CEU credit available through Continuing Education Division of Kennesaw State University
Approved for contact hours by Georgia Public Library Services
Opportunities to hear more than 30 storytellers
Workshops for beginning to experienced tellers and anyone interested in story
Stories for families and children

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LaGrange, GA

12^th annual Azalea Storytelling Festival
An Award-Winning Festival

Dates: March 7 - 9, 2008
Location: Callaway Auditorium, LaGrange College
Tellers: Elizabeth Ellis, Susan Klein, Bobby Norfolk and Ed Stivender
Information: 706-882-7784, 706-884-3569 or email Pat Gay

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Roswell, GA

Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival

Sponsored by Roswell Folk & Heritage Bureau

Date: June 22 - 23, 2007 (Friday & Saturday)
Location: Roswell, GA
Tellers: Sheila Kay Adams and David Hold
Workshops: Teachers may receive SDU's through West Georgia State University
Information: Dotty Etris, 770-640-3253; 1-800-776-7935
Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us

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Halloween Storytelling
Presented by the Magnolia Storytellers and the Roswell Folk & Heritage Center
Ideal for the entire family!

Date: October 27, 2007
Information: 770-640-3253 or 1-800-776-7935

Rowell Tellabration!
Storytelling presented by the Magnolia Storytellers and the Roswell Folk & Heritage Center
Ideal for the entire family!

Date: November 16, 2007
Information: 770-640-3253 or 1-800-776-7935

Holiday Storytelling
Presented by the Magnolia Storytellers and the Roswell Folk & Heritage Center
Ideal for the entire family!

Date: December 7, 2007
Information: 770-640-3253 or 1-800-776-7935

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