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Church to hold open-mic concert

Last updated Friday, March 16, 2012 - 3:09pm

OGDEN — The public is invited to an open-mic concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, 705 E. 23rd St.

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Motoko Dworkin & Eshu Bumpus

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Storytellers 'have stories for everybody, from preschool to senior citizen'

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 8:48am

Weber State University's Storytelling Festival this year brings in four new national tellers and offers a competitive slam.

"We really have stories for everybody, from preschool to senior citizen," said Ann Ellis, chairwoman of the event.

The four national storytellers coming to the festival are Kim Weitkamp, Antonio Sacre, Eshu Bumpus and Motoko.

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Festival loses 'Treasured Teller' with death of Anneliese Konkol

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 8:43am

A beloved voice will not be heard at this year's Weber State University Storytelling Festival. Anneliese Konkol, of South Ogden, passed away Monday morning.

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Storytellers practice craft at festival at Weber State University

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 12:43am

OGDEN -- Bill Harley discovered the power of the story as a college student working a summer job at a day camp.

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Jahmall Robinson, of Clearfield, practices a story he plans to perform at the 4th annual Clearfield Storytelling Festival to be held at 7 p.m., Jan. 29 at Clearfield Community Center Little Theatre in Clearfield.

Once upon a time …: Get lost in an adventure at storytelling festival

Tanna Woods Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 8:41pm

CLEARFIELD — Suzanne Decaria stood on the black stage, her voice lilting as she shared a tale to a small audience.

Decaria, a Roy resident, is one of an estimated 10 people, who will participate in Clearfield’s annual Storytelling Festival, which is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29. She came to a practice session to showcase her performance and get pointers.

This is her first time participating in Clearfield’s festival, though she has performed elsewhere and is a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild.

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Public invited to storytelling festival in Clearfield

Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 11:46pm

CLEARFIELD — It’s time for weaving yarns and entertaining people.

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Grant helps revamp storytelling festival

Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 7:40pm

A grant from the National Storytelling Network will help Farmington revamp its annual storytelling festival, scheduled for Jan. 22.

Sarah Hale, arts and events coordinator, said Farmington was one of only seven communities in the U.S. to receive a special grant for the storytelling event and she said the funds will allow the city to create a student teller outreach program in local schools and invite a nationally accredited storyteller to the festival.

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