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The Storytelling Chronicle August 2018, Volume 266
Editor, Sherry Lovett
POB 280, Little Switzerland, NC 28749
A Publication of the Asheville Storytelling Circle
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Here Comes the
Story Lady… pg. 1
Opportunities to
Learn and Listen
Shared by
NCSG… pg. 2
From Our
Members… pg.3
Calendar
Of Events… pg. 4
Event Posters… pg. 5
Membership
Information… pg. 6
Here Comes the Story Lady!
Asheville's very own Story Lady, Gwenda Ledbetter, will be sharing her stories in "Tales From And
Beyond The Red Rocker" at Pack Memorial Library on Saturday September 8th beginning at 2pm (doors
will open at 1:45pm) in the Lord Auditorium.
Gwenda is a National Treasure and a beloved storyteller to thousands. Come experience the
wonder, the joy and the empowerment that is Gwenda Ledbetter.
This event is FREE and open to the public with sponsorship from The Friends of the
Buncombe County Library, The North Carolina Room At Pack and Mr.& Mrs. David Joe Miller.
Parking is best in the Civic Center Parking Garage on on street downtown. Please join us and
show your support for local storytelling.
For more information please contact David Joe at [email protected] or
visit http://www.storytellingcalendar.com
David Joe Miller dropped in to Trader Joe's to
pick up a few things for Jimmy Neil Smith, he mainly
eats frozen meals that he can microwave and Trader Joe's
has a few, very few, that are healthy(er) than most.
He was wearing a tee shirt from East Tennessee
Hemp Company, a new hemp store located on Main St.
in Jonesborough.
The older gentleman at the check-out asked
where East TN Hemp Co. was located, and he told him
"Jonesborough." Both he and the young man who was
bagging, spoke up that they "LOVED Jonesborough" and
asked, did David Joe know about the big storytelling
"thing” that was held there.
Well I, of course, David Joe opened up a bit...
told them he was a storyteller and used to work for the
festival and such.
Then the older gentleman said he knows a
professional storyteller named Gwenda. David Joe said,
"Gwenda Ledbetter" and he beamed. YES! She's
a dear!
The younger man piped up that he
LOVED storytelling!
Of course, David Joe opened up a bit more... and told them about Gwenda's show, "Tales From
and Beyond The Red Rocker" at Pack Memorial Library on Saturday September 8th at 2pm! WOW!
FREE! and sponsored by the Friends of the Buncombe County Library, The North Carolina Room at
Pack and Mr. & Mrs. David Joe Miller!
Now the people in the other aisles were paying attention! STORYTELLING! GWENDA
LEDBETTER! PACK LIBRARY! SATURDAY SEPT. 8th, 2pm!
Three other people joined in the conversation, at the check-out... at Trader Joe's. Another
employee, who has been to many Word shows, walked up and inserted her comments into the
conversation, basically saying that, "if David Joe Miller is putting on the show, it's BOUND to be
GREAT!"
David Joe’s glad he decided to wear that East Tennessee Hemp Company tee shirt that
morning. It's comfortable!
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“Whatever you can
do or dream you can
do, begin it.
Boldness has genius
and magic and power
in it.”
–Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe
The Storytelling Chronicle
Please place November 3rd on your calendar to attend
the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the North
Carolina Storytelling Guild at Henderson County
Library on Washington St, Hendersonville. The Tar
Heel Tellers Storytelling Festival features GwendaLedbetter, Sandra Gudger, Marvin Cole, three of
our ASC members, and Sylvia Payne, Dianne Hackworth, Sheila Brown Evans and Cynthia Moore Brown, the
founders of the Guild. There is a workshop at 10:00 with Janice Davin “Character, Roles and Motive,” an Open Mic
for NCSG members at 11:00 and Tar Heel Tellers Storytelling at 2:00, all happening in Kaplan Auditorium. A
registration form is available for those who are NCSG members and for those who wish to join and participate in the
Open Mic. Please email [email protected] or call 828-684-0481 for information. A dinner celebration at
Mezzaluna is also available for NCSG members and for those who wish to join NCSG. The storytelling is Free and
the dinner is $20. This 20th Anniversary Celebration will never happen again. It is a once in a lifetime. Please
participate and support your North Carolina Tar Heel Tellers by attending this event.
Elena Diana Miller, NCSG President,eo.
January 25-27: NCSG Winter Workshop. Will be led by Storytelling coach, Doug Lipman. To be held on the
grounds of the Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell, Oak Island, NC. Contact Terry Rollins or Dianne Hackworth.
Opportunities to Learn and Listen Shared By NCSG
Events associated with the NC Storytelling
Guild, of which ASC is a member. Check out
their website-
http://www.ncstoryguild.org/
Doug Lipman, the foremost authority on
storytelling coaching, is popular in the U.S.
and abroad as a performer, coach, author, and
teacher. Doug's storytelling grew out of his
work as a pre-school and music teacher in the
1970's. He has been teaching and coaching
storytellers since 1979 and, beginning in
1998, has worked extensively in the corporate
sector. In addition to his workshops and
classes on all aspects of storytelling, Doug has
published numerous books and released
instructional videos, audiocassettes, and multi-media courses such as the Storytelling
Workshop in a Box™.
Have you heard about Daphne's new storytelling project? It's a workshop. It's a prese
From Our Members
Please send your
news to Sherry
Lovett, editor at
sherrylovett@gmail.
com
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I am delighted that my “Taking Your Story to the Stage” workshop has been so popular. Since I was not able to
accommodate everyone this time around, I am already confirming the dates for my late fall one, November 30-
December 2, 2018. Let me know if you want to be penciled in to participate and be featured at the Saturday evening
“Slice of Life” performance!
A Note from Connie Regan Blake
A Reminder from Charlie St. Clair
Welcome Back!
Do you know who this lovely woman is? She is one of the kindest, most
generous, and thoughtful people you could ever meet. It is highly possible that
you’ve received a card from her for your birthday or to get well or in sympathy.
You may know her as the good clown, Nutmeg. She is a devoted story listener
and sometimes can be coaxed to tell a tale of her own. She spent lots of time
telling tales to children as a teaching assistant at Old Fort School. She is known
for her walnut pound cake, her ever-present smile, and the good cheer she brings
everywhere she goes. Have you figured it out yet?
Guess Who This Is?
This year's annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 19 at Lake Julian Park,
Picnic Shelter 6.
We will gather around 3:00, eat around 4:00, stories start around 5:00. Public is
invited to the stories. (Actually, anyone can come as anyone's guest).
We will have a sign-up sheet at our next meeting, Monday, July 16 for what people
are bringing.
ASC will provide meat (ham, either turkey or chicken), drinks, ice, plates and
plastic ware.
Note: Picnic Shelter 6 is NOT at the large Lake Julian area off Long Shoals road. It
is in a smaller area accessed off Hendersonville Road.
Dear Guild Members, We need a good attendance for the NCSG Festival!
It is Saturday Nov 3rd all day from 10:00-4:00 at
Henderson County Main Library in Hendersonville.
....with a dinner celebration at Mezzaluna Restaurant at 5:00pm
Just $20.
This 20th Anniversary Celebration will never come again!!!
This is special. It is OUR GUILD.
We need to show it our appreciation.
Guild Members YOU are special.
LET'S Celebrate our Guild together.
Thank you for being loyal members of NCSG.
A Note from Elena Dina Miller
Calendar of Storytelling Events and Happenings
The Storytelling Chronicle
August 10 & 24, Sept. 14 & 28
(second and fourth Fridays of each month, 7 pm)
The Vanishing Wheelchair presents, Magic, Mirth, and Meaning.
The LittleTheatre,175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, featuring
storytellers, singers, jugglers, and magicians. Free but donations are
appreciated. For more information contact T. J. Shimeld at
[email protected] or 828-391-6965
September 7
(first Friday of each month,3 pm)
The Vanishing Wheelchair presents, Birthday Magic, The Little
Theatre, 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, with the audience
participating to celebrate children with birthdays that month. Tickets
are $5 and may be purchased online at
www.VanishingWheelchair.org or call 828-645-2941
August 4, 11, 18, & 25
Sherry Lovett will be telling stories on the hay ride at the Orchard at
Altapass on the Blue ridge Parkway Saturdays at 1, 2:30, and 4:00.
Tickets are $5.
August 19
ASC ‘s annual picnic at Lake Julian, shelter #6. Set-up at 3 pm,
dinner at 4 pm, storytelling begins at 5 pm. Bring a covered dish
with a serving utensil (please notify Sandra, 274-1123 or
[email protected]). Fried chicken, ham, plates, cups, utensils,
and beverages will be provided. Bring a folding chair if you wish.
Guests are welcome. Directions will be issued soon.
Directions to Picnic Shelter 6
At Lake Julian Park
Coming from Asheville.
Take I-26 East towards Hendersonville
Take Exit 37, Long Shoals Road, a.k.a. NC 146 towards Skyland.
Go to end of Long Shoals Road, turn right onto Hendersonville
Road, a.k.a. US-25 South.
Note: Do NOT turn right towards Lake Julian Park off Long Shoals
Road. We will be in the smaller area off Hendersonville Road.
Go .4 miles
Turn right onto Fisherman’s Trail (there is a sign for Lake Julian
Park).
Go to end. You will see the picnic shelter (it is the only one there).
Plenty of parking.
Phone number for the park is: 828-684-0376.
We will gather around 3:00, eat around 4:00. Stories start around
5:00. We have to be out by 8:30, so give ourselves time to clean up.
August 20
No ASC monthly meeting.
Sept.8
Gwenda LedBetter tells Tales From and Beyond the Red Rocker
at Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville, 2 pm.
Sponsored by Friends of Buncombe County Library, the North
Carolina Room of Pack Library, and Mr. and Mrs. David Joe
Miller. Free.
Sept. 17
ASC monthly meeting, Asheville Terrace, 200 Tunnel Rd., 7 pm.
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http://www.vanishingwheelchair.org/
Remember to Checkout David Joe Miller’s Online Calendar for
more Storytelling Events.
Asheville Spoken Word Event Calendar
http://www.storytellingcalendar.com/
Dolores Hydock 8/28 - 9/1
Megan Wells 9/6
Megan Wells 9/4 - 9/8
Pippa White 9/11 - 9/15
Gay Ducey 9/18 - 9/22
Gay Ducey 9/22
Beth Horner 9/27
Beth Horner 9/25 - 9/29
Donald Davis 10/3
Donald Davis 10/1 - 10/4
Sheila Arnold Jones 10/9 - 10/13
The International Storytelling Center 2018 Teller in Residence schedule
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Support storytelling: attend what you can, and help spread the word!
“Stories have
to be told or
they die, and
when they die,
we can’t
remember
who we are or
why we are
here.” ~Sue
Monk Kidd
ASC Officers
for 2018
(For membership contact
use only.)
Lori Peleaz, President
Kirsten Mitchell, Vice
President of Membership
Zane Chait, Vice President of
Events
Elena Diana Miller, Secretary
Charlie St. Clair, Treasurer
Sandra Gudger, Founder and
Permanent Board Member
Roy Harris, Past President
ASC Meeting Time
The Asheville Storytelling Circle meets at 7:00 pm
on the third Monday of each month except August and January at Asheville Terrace, 200 Tunnel Rd. in Asheville.
Mission Statement
To affirm our various cultures, nourish the development of emerging and established artists, and promote excellence in the oral traditions.
Visit Our Website
www.ashevillestorycircle.org
1. Keep your introduction short. Why keep it short? Because we want to make sure we have as
much time as possible for stories.
2. Stories should be around ten minutes. Longer stories can be shared, if time permits. Even if you
are working on a story, you should have some idea of how long it takes.
3. Time is precious, and we want as many people as possible to be able to share. If time runs out
and not everyone who has signed-up is able to tell a story, they will go to the front of the line for
the next month.
Membership Meeting Etiquette:
Newsletter Deadline
Please submit stories, news about upcoming events, and news about your activities by the end of each
month to:
Calendar Items to:
Sandra Gudger at
Newsletter Information:
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