Storytellers Circle cancelled for Thu Feb 9, 2017

I'm sorry to advise that due to an unpleasant sounding weather forecast for tomorrow night and a stamina issue from this not quite post-operative enough "Desperate Storyteller," the "Desperate Housewives of the Middle Ages" event scheduled for Thursday night Feb 9 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Apologies. 

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES For WTF:What the Folk!

Hi folks,

There are a few upcoming calendar changes to our WTF! schedule due to Spencer House commitments conflicting with the second Tuesdays in both February and March therefore...

... please be advised that...

... Instead of February 10and 24th...

the February WTF! dates are February 17th and 24th

... Instead of March 10and 24th...

the March WTF! dates are March 24th and 31st

I will still be sending out the regular blurb one week prior to each WTF! night but I thought that if you knew in advance... you could mark these changes on your calendar right now so you don't end up at Spencer House in error. After all... there's nothing sadder than a drooling What the Folkie deprived of pie :)

Xo Margo

Like us on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Helen-Creighton-Folklore-Society/112710842101216?ref=ts&fref=ts

WTF! is an artistic outreach program of the Helen Creighton Folklore Society. 

Now in its 8th year, WTF!

 is primarily an acoustic unplugged open-mike session for performers of all ages in the traditional & folk music vein... singers, instrumentalists and storytellers in particular.

Co-hosted by the ever-jovial Cindy Campbell-Stone & Margo Carruthers with occasional guest hosts, WTF!

 

meets every second and fourth Friday of the month at Spencer House Community Centre, 5596 Morris Street in Halifax where sing-a-longs are known to spontaneously erupt and laughter is always a given. 

Come anytime after 6:30pm. Entertainment starts around 7:00

 and goes until 9:00ish. As always... admission is by free-will donation 

towards the Society's work. All proceeds from the sale of baked goods and beverages from the Spencer House kitchen will go to help support the operation of Spencer House.

Parking is available on site behind the building after 6:00pm, and on some of the neighbouring streets. Avoid areas displaying Permit Parking signs.

Helen Creighton Folklore Society: Get in Shape for WTF:What the Folk!

Helen Creighton Folklore Society: Get in Shape for WTF:What the Folk!: WTF: What the Folk! Unplugged open mic Friday, January 27, 2017 / 7pm (do open at 6:30 for seating, treats and performance sign up) Spencer ...

Storytellers Circle of Halifax - up next Feb 9 featured teller Elinor Benjamin

Telling Folktales Workshop - Baddeck Feb 11, 2017

Telling Folktales Workshop
When
Sat, February 11, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Where
Baddeck Library (map)
Description
Saturday, February 11th    
Telling Folktales 
Baddeck Library
1-4:30 PM

Join Storyteller-in-Residence and Folklorist, Ronald Labelle for a workshop on folktales and how to tell them. 
This workshop could appeal to teachers, daycare staff, parents or grandparents, aunts or uncles … anyone who feels they are a storyteller at heart or wants to give it a try!  

Discussion will include, 
· Folktales and Fairy Tales: what are they and why do they matter?
· Finding tales and choosing the right ones for you. 
· Bringing it all together: putting the tales into your own words.  

Space is limited. Admission: Free

Call the Baddeck Library to book your spot 902-295-2055
(Snowdate: Sat. Mar. 4th 1-4:30 pm)

(Snowdate: Sat. Mar. 4th 1-4:30 pm)

WTF:What the Folk. Gifts and Giving on Friday the 13th.

Hello all you folkies! Bet you are ready for a folk fix after nearly two months of being WTF: What the Folk deprived! 

Well get ready for this Friday, the 13th as we ring in the new year with the theme Gifts and Giving. Maybe you have a song or story about gifts or giving or a mention of the word gifts, giving or presents, or perhaps you can give the gift of a new song or story just learned or created. Maybe you have a story or song about this past Holiday season? Or you can just do a Don Burke and play a song that doesn't fit the theme! 

Whether you are a performer or listener, we'd sure like to see you on:

Friday, January 13

7pm ( doors open at 6:30 for seating and treats, and for performer sign up)

WTF: What the Folk: unplugged open mic

Spencer House Community Centre

5596 Morris St, Halifax, NS

Cost: free will donation towards the programs of the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, https://www.helencreighton.org

Parking is behind the Centre after 6pm or on the sides trees.

Refreshments and Homemade treats available for purchase, made by the fabulous cook, Stephanie, at Spencer House. Her pies are delish!

Change of date for December WTF

IMPORTANT WTF BULLETIN!!!!

WTF date for DECEMBER only has changed from the 2nd Friday of the month (9th) to the third Friday of the month (16th).

WTF: What The Folk! , unplugged open mic

Folksongs,Folktales,Folklore,Folkcraft

Friday, December 16, 2016 

***NOTE: DATE CHANGE!!! This is the third Friday in December**** WTF resumes in the new year.

Hope to see you all there!

Spencer House

5596 Morris Street, Halifax

7-9pm, seating at 6:30 (set-up 6:15-6:30)

Cost: Free will donation

Performers: The theme on Dec is Gifts and Giving

Ghostly Gala

October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

| $10

The Storytellers Circle of Halifax once more presents the Ghostly Gala at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum.

Prepare for a truly spooky experience as the professional storytellers recite ghostly tales from around the very city we live. By the end of the night you’ll be possessed by the spirit of Halloween.

There will be 3 stations which you’ll move between, each with its own story to tell:

• The Ghostly Giles House
• The Eerie Upper Barn
• The Olde Forge

Costumes encouraged! Tickets also include a hot drink and cookie during the event.

Not recommended for anyone under the age of 8. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student tickets are available to anyone under 18 or anyone with a valid Student ID.

You can purchase tickets via Eventbrite.