The Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society is pleased to host Cindy Campbell-Stone and Liz Newkirk at Evergreen House for a fun afternoon of Celtic Tales on Friday, March 17.

Both Campbell-Stone and Newkirk are experienced storytellers and eager to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the ‘wearing of the green’ with patrons of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. All proceeds from the event will be for the interpretation of the Helen Creighton Room at Evergreen House.

Helen Creighton collected many Celtic stories and songs around the Maritimes, as well as from many other cultures. Celtic tales and songs are an exciting mix of adventure, heroism, romance, and magic often including Kings, Queens, knights, warriors, rebels, Gods, Goddesses, Druids and the wee folk.

The event runs from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is by donation (minimum of $10).

Tea, coffee, and scones will be served.

Tickets are available by calling 902-464-2300 or on-line at

http://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/celebrate-st-patricks-day-at-evergreen-with-celtic-tales-tea/

Discover more about Storytelling with these two workshops!

Storytelling Workshops

Professional Storytellers in partnership with

the Storytellers Circle of Halifax

The Storytellers Circle of Halifax strives to preserve the long established tradition of storytelling in Nova Scotia. It promotes the art of oral storytelling by nurturing and inspiring both seasoned and novice tellers, and by providing opportunities for tellers and listeners of all ages, cultures, and communities to come together to share and experience the power of stories.

Workshop 1:  Getting Started

This 3-hour workshop will introduce participants to the age-old art of oral storytelling.   Using examples, active participation, and helpful tips, we will explore

• selecting a tale that “fits” the teller, audience, and occasion,
• mastering the chosen tale through visualization and imagination
• performing the tale so that it comes alive for listeners
• pre-performance warm-ups and relaxation techniques

Sunday, Feb. 26         1:00-4:00 p.m.       Spencer House, 5596 Morris St., Halifax      

$55 for non-members

$50 for Storytellers Circle of Halifax members

Presenter:  Liz Newkirk  

Workshop 2:  A Touch of Magic:  The Art of Telling Folktales

This 4-hour workshop is designed for those who have had some experience telling tales in the oral tradition and would like to discover more about telling folktales, wonder tales, legends, myths, etc.

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to

• explore the rationale for including folktales and world tales in your storytelling repertoire
• learn how to select the “perfect” tale for teller, audience, and occasion
• become aware of cultural sensitivity in telling world tales
• develop skills to enrich and enhance your storytelling through full use of the imagination and the senses in both mastering and presenting your tale
• refine and polish your presentation through awareness of such elements as gesture, intonation, facial expression, and movement

Please note:  The last two topics will develop skills of use in telling any type of tale (personal, family, historical, etc.)

Participants should bring a prepared five-minute tale to share.

Sunday, March 12         1:00-5:00p.m.     Spencer House, 5596 Morris St., Halifax  

$65 for non-members

$60 for Storytellers Circle of Halifax members

Presenter:  Liz Newkirk  

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To reserve your place, or for more information, contact Liz Newkirk

902 477-1474    or   lnewkirk@ns.sympatico.ca

Please register on or before the following:

Workshop 1:  Wednesday, February 22        

Workshop 2:  Wednesday, March 8

Liz is an experienced , professional storyteller and workshop presenter. She is a member of the Storytellers Circle of Halifax and Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada. She firmly believes everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can tell a story!

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

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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!