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::upcoming events::
**please keep checking back, we update our calendar regularly**
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2008
::february::
Groundhog Day 2008
February 2nd, 2008
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Another wonderful Groundhogs Day Event! Kim Weitkamp will be performing in the the tent on main street this year. If you've never been to Punxsutawney for Groundhogs Day...it is time to go. Enjoy great entertainment, food and of couse watch Phil pop out of his hole and predict the weather!
www.groundhog.org
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Stories That Heal
February 3, 2008
Arlington EC Church Red Lion, Pennsyvania 10amJoin professional storyteller and musician Kim Weitkamp as she shares original stories that warm the heart and songs that heal the soul This is a free event hosted by the Arlington EC Church. For more information call 717-246-3563 *
17th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival
February 8, 9, 10
American Jukebox Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN
Featured Tellers include:Bil Lepp, Carmen Deedy, Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss, Willy Claflin, Waddie Mitchell and Kim Weitkamp
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
call 865-429-7350
www.mypigeonforge.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
call 865-429-7350
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Storytelling & Open Mic
February 17th, 2008
Kim Weitkamp @ The Camel (a social oasis) Richmond, Virginia
The Camel is located in the heart of Richmond and is becoming one of the hottest spots for national, regional and local performers. On the third Sunday of each month they will be hosting a featured teller followed by an open mic session. To participate in the open mic you must pre-register by calling 540-449-1458. If spaces are left you can register at the door. We are looking for these types of stories: culturally infused, socially consciences, edgey, emotionally stirring, coming of age, healing, and so on.
$5 cover at the door.
::march::
Monday, March 3
Read Across America
Harding Elementary, Blacksburg VA
Harding Elementary welcomes storyteller Kim Weitkamp. This show is not open to the public BUT if you would like to make a book donation to their New Orleans book drive, please contact us here at booking@justkissthefrog.com
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March 8th, 2008
Marketing Workshop 10am-2pm
Jonesborough, TN
Kim Weitkamp will be teaching a marketing workshop. Topics included are: Securing bookings, making media packets that impact, web design, follow through, and more.
If you are interested in attending, contact Connie at cowgirl_connie@comcast.net
*March 14-16, 2008
Women's Storytelling/Mentoring Retreat
Edinburg, Virginia
A weekend of relaxation, focus, mentoring, and creativity.
Includes two nights stay at a gorgeous, modern cabin nestled in the woods, all of your meals prepared by a private cook, fireside telling times with evaluations, workshops , take home materials and round table 'dessert' discussions. first come basis. Call 540-449-1458 to reserve your spot.
*Storytelling & Open Mic
March 16th, 2008
Megan Hicks @ The Camel (a social oasis) Richmond, Virginia
The Camel is located in the heart of Richmond and is becoming one of the hottest spots for national, regional and local performers. On the third Sunday of each month they will be hosting a featured teller followed by an open mic session. To participate in the open mic you must pre-register by calling 540-449-1458. If spaces are left you can register at the door. We are looking for these types of stories: culturally infused, socially consciences, edgey, emotionally stirring, coming of age, healing, and so on.
$5 cover at the door.
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March 17, 2008
Gilbert Linkous Elementary, Blacksburg VA
Gilbert Linkous Elementary welcomes storyteller Kim Weitkamp. This show is not open to the public
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March 29th and 30th, 2008
The Wrinkles Project
comes to Springfield, VA
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - Kim Weitkamp will be presenting a concert and workshops in Springfield, VA. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.*
::april::
The Virginia Storytelling Alliance presents
The Gathering
April 4-6, 2008
Richmond, Virginia
There will be workshops, a showcase and many Swaps during the weekend. Featured teller for the Saturday evening show is Charlotte Blake Alston www.charlotteblakealston.com.
Kim Weitkamp will be performing at the Friday night oleo.
More information soon.
www.vastorytelling.org
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Monday, April 7th 6:30pm
Radford Library presents Bedtime Stories
Radford Library presents Bedtime Stories. Put on your pj's and settle in for a little nightime telling by Kim Weitkamp. For more information call 540-731-5527
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Saturday, April 12th 7pm
New River Storytelling Festival
Christiansburg High School Auditorium
You are invited to an evening filled with great entertainment! Storytellers and musicians from around the country will come together for a night of laughter and tales. Join award winning storyteller Kim Weitkamp, nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell, Champion Liar Adam Booth and local favorite Lisa Tabor as they raise the roof with laughter, music, and well spun stories.
Evening Concert 7pm: $10 at the door.
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Wed. April 16th
11:30 a.m.
Private Performance
Blacksburg, VA
Private performance information is not available to the public.
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Sounds of the Mountains
Camp Bethel, near Roanoke Virginia
April 18th & 19th
A festival of music and stories
Featured tellers to be announced.
Full weekend tickts are only $20. For more information go to
www.soundsofthemountains.org
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Storytelling Festival of Carolina
April 26-27, 2008
at the historic John Blue House
Laurinburg, North Carolina
A wonderful weekend of storytelling! Performers will be Donald Davis, Len Cabral, Diane Ferlatte, Jay O'Callahan and Kim Weitkamp.
Also, a Youthful Voices stage, wonderful food, and a quaint relaxing setting.
www.storytellingfestivalofcarolina.org
::may::
Fri & Sat May 16th and 17th
North Carolina Storyfest
Greensboro, North Carolina
A wonderful weekend of storytelling in beautiful Greensboro!
David Holt, Andy Offit Irwin, Lloyd Arneach, Donna Washington, Kim Weitkamp and other regional tellers will be bringing you a weekend of delightful entertainment.Come help celebrate Greensboro's 200th Anniversary! Antique cars, food, drink, and more!
www.ncstoryfest.org
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Tuesday, May 20th 2008
(VLAPF) Conference
Virginia Library Association Paraprofessional Forum
The Many Faces of Libraries: Fearlessly Evolving to Meet User Needs
Kim Weitkamp will be the keynote speaker for the ending session which will take place during Tuesday afternoon lunch. Location: Holiday Inn Select Koger South Conference Center Richmond Virginia.
www.vla.org
*May 23rd 9am - 10:30am
The Governor Thomas Johnson School
Private Event with the theater students of the Arts and
Communications Academy.
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May 23rd and 24th, 2008
The Wrinkles Project
comes to
Frederick, Maryland
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - Kim Weitkamp will be presenting a concert and workshops in Frederick MD. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.*
May 30th & 31st, 2008
Strand Theatre Storytelling Festival
Strand Theatre in Moundsville, West Virginia will be hosting the 3rd Annual Strand Theatre Storytelling Festival. This years stellar performers include Bil Lepp & Kim Weitkamp. An amateur liars contest will also take place. If you are skilled in twisted tales, come on over and enjoy the festival and sign up for the competition. More information to follow.
::june::
Sunday, June 8th
Smith Mountain Lake Concert Series
Kim Weitkamp will be warming up the crowd and mcing this concert event featuring
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. For more information click!
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June 14th, 2008
Grand Re-Opening of Historic Downtown Christiansburg
Come and enjoy the celebration! Food vendors, antique cars, crafts and entertainment. Kim Weitkamp will be performing as well as musicians, bands and other entertainers.
::july::
*July 12, 2008
Bristol Public Library
GROW Workshop
Kim Weitkamp will be presenting her 'Grow' workshop. Storytellers of all levels are invited to take
an unbiased look at where they are at, examine what their ultimate goal is and what is the next step to getting there. This workshop also covers some basic marketing skills, how to prepare a media packet that has impact, web design, and other topics. 10am till 2pm with a lunch break. Sponsored by the Beaver Creek Storytelling Guild. Contact Mimi Rockwell at bristolstory@aol.com for more information.
*July 17th @ 7:30am
The Third Thursday Society
A project of The Community Foundation of the New River Valley and The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance with support from a Warren Lloyd Holtzman Seed Grant-
(A component fund of The Community Foundation of the New River Valley)
Cordially invites you to the Society's 2008 Breakfast Speaker Series
Kim Weitkamp will speak and lead an interactive session on
"Turning Negatives into Positives"
The presentation offers some basic storytelling applications that you can use within your organization. In business, especially non-profit businesses, the power of using storytelling is priceless. Good stories help to cut through jargon and corporate speak and allow people to link their own experience and emotional intelligence to the purpose of the story. Stories help you engage, inspire and motivate people.
Hawthorne Suites Blacksburg/University, Virginia
Light Breakfast and Coffee Provided
Event Fee: $10
*July 18, 2008
The Wrinkles Project
comes to
Hanover, Pennsylvania
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - KTF Productions will be presenting The Wrinkles Project in Hanover Pa. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.
::august::
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August 1st and 2nd
Steppin' Out, Blacksburg Virginia
Kim Weitkamp will be the MC'ing again this year at the Steppin Out Main Stage!
Lots of great music.
Stop by and say hello!
http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/steppinout.html
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NSN National Conference
August 7-10
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
If you are at all affiliated in anyway with storytelling, then you cannot miss this event.
more information
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Longwood University, Greenwood Library Retreat
Farmville, Virginia August 18th
Kim Weitkamp will be presenting an afternoon keynote for the annual retreat.
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Heritiage Days
Lewis Miller Art Center and Montgomery County Museum
Christiansburg, VA
Saturday, August 23rd
Step back in time to the world of blacksmiths, canned goods, antique machinery, storytellers, and good ole' foot stompin music. Kim Weitkamp will be performing at the gazebo stage along with an array of musicians.
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August 29-31 Orem, Utah
Kim Weitkamp will be joining tellers in Orem Utah for the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. A weekend of storytelling all set at the base of Timpanogos Mountain. More information coming soon!
www.timpfest.com
::september::
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Southern Ohio Storytelling Arts & Music Festival
Tellers include Willy Claflin, Bil Lepp, Lyn Ford, Kim Weitkamp, Granny Sue and others.
For more information click here
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Colonial Williamsburg Storytelling Festival
September 19-21 2008
Donald Davis, Syd Lieberman, Waddie Mitchell and many more
amazing tellers will be performing. Kim Weitkamp will be mc'ing and performing as a Regional Teller.
For more information go to
www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com/storytelling
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Thursday, September 25th, 2008
The Wrinkles Project
comes to Hanover, Pennsylvania
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - KTF Productions will be presenting The Wrinkles Project in Hanover Pa. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.
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September 26th
The Wrinkles Project
comes to Hanover PA
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - KTF Productions will be presenting The Wrinkles Project in Hanover Pa. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.
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September 27, 2008
The Wrinkles Project
comes to
Frederick, MD
In our efforts to spread the Wrinkles Project around the Nation - KTF Productions will be presenting The Wrinkles Project in Hanover Pa. This event is not open to the public.
For more information on The Wrinkles Project click here.
::october::
National Storytelling Festival
Jonesborough, Tennessee
October 3,4,5
Woo- hoo!! Kim Weitkamp has been invited to perform at the 2008 Exchange Place at the National Festival. This time honored tradition takes place on Friday evening. Come out and give some support!!
On the main stages this year are Donald Davis, Bill Harley, Barbara McBride Smith and many more!
DO NOT MISS Andy Offutt Irwin at the MIDNIGHT CABARET!
www.storytellingcenter.com
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Four Corners Storytelling Festival
New Mexico
October 9th - 10th, 2008
Bill Harley, Joe Hayes, Bil Lepp, Olga Loya, Motoko, Tim Tingle, and Kim Weitkamp are
the featured tellers for this years festival. A wondeful weekend of telling in beautiful New Mexico.
Four Corners Storytelling Festival
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Blackwater Regional Library System In-Service
Franklin, VA
October 13-14th 2008
Kim Weitkamp will be the keynote speaker for this event.
::november::
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::december::
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2009
These are events that are booked for 2009. Please keep checking back as more will be added on a regular basis. It's never to early to start marking your calendar!!
Stories by the Sea - January 17 - 18 Virginia Beach, VA
Ocoee Story Fest - February 17-21 Clevland, TN
Virginia Library Association Paraprofessional Forum - May 16-18th - Richmond,VA
New River Storytelling Festival - April 10-11 Christiansburg, VA
Talespin Festival - May 9,10,11 Chattanooga, TN
Autumn Jamboree - June 26,27,28 Bluefield, WV
Autumn Glory, MD - Sept 12th
Gettysburg Storytelling Festival Sept 19th Gettysburg, PA
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