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::upcoming events:: **please keep checking back, we update our calendar regularly** January February March April May June July August September November December 2009 Preview
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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
* 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.
* 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:: * 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
* 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
* 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::
* 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 * 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
* 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.
* 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.
* 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
* 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
* Blackwater Regional Library System In-Service Franklin, VA October 13-14th 2008 Kim Weitkamp will be the keynote speaker for this event.
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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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