May 2008
5/2/2008 @ 7:30pm
Peaks Island Open Microphone
and Homemade Dessert Social
Brackett Memorial Church Hall Peaks Island Maine
The Peaks Island Open Mic and Homemade Dessert Social is held the on the first Friday of the month from 7:30-9PM at the Brackett Memorial Church Hall on Church St.
All are invited to come and perform or to be audience members. The 5:30 PM boat from Casco Bay Lines will get you there in plenty of time.
Please call Bill Hinderer at 766-2636 to let him know if you would like a performing slot or directions.
For Directions to the Ferry, Ferry Sailing Schedules or to learn about more options for other Island trips visit www.cascobaylines.com
Hope to see you!
This is a free event.
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5/4/2008 @7pm
Borsht Belt By The Bay
Breakwater School Portland Maine
10 storytellers and comedians, including Moose members Deb Freedman, Mike Harris, Bill Hinderer and Larry Koch, along with Steve Bither (Wicked Good Band) Martin Steingesser, the Poet Laurette of Portland will be appearing in "Borsht Belt By The Bay, May 4, at the Breakwater School at 7.
Contributions of $8.00 or more go to the Sharon Koch Endowment that brought Gail Rosen to Maine in March for her performances of “Choose Hope” and “For Tomorrow: The Story and Poetry of Hilda Stern Cohen”. The Sharon Koch endowment supports worthwhile performance like these that have touched so many lives.
Tickets are a $8 contribution at the door, for information on Borsht Belt By The Bay or how you can continue to support the Sharon Koch Endowment call Larry Koch at 207 797-6701.
Directions to Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
At the Abronson Center on the Portland campus of USM
Join us for an evening of storytelling for adults (and children who can listen as adults) as Deborah Freedman tells her version of JM Barrie's beloved Peter Pan and Michael Parent
Storyteller Lorna Stengel will host this collaboration, as fairy tale and childhood memory illuminate each other. Peter Pan wants to enjoy the adventure of childhood forever, and a man in his 60-s is still lacing up his skates and hitting the ice, is "I won't grow old" just a variation on "I won't grow up"?
Michael Parent
Knowledge or appreciation of hockey definitely not required.
". . . this funny and dramatic show is fascinating even for those who know nothing about the game. The arc of the story takes Michael from an awkward childhood, struggling to learn to skate, to his community's big moment, when the St. Dom's team on which he was goalie competed, against heavy odds, at the Boston Garden, for the New England Championship. Some listeners will love this story for its portrayal of hockey, some for its poignant insights into father-son relationships, some for its loving image of the Franco-American community. Its life lessons far transcend sports."
Jo Radner, The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Lovell, Maine.
Deb Freedman, is a *Hupa and *AGW, who as a Storymaker, performer, teacher and artist has touched audiences throughout Maine for years.
Deb is a Co-Founder of the Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts (MOOSE), a member of the Maine Arts Commission Roster and was a Board Member from 1989-2000 of the Names Project Maine AIDS Memorial Quilt.
www.storyspell.com
*Hupa: A storyteller who creates folktales out of personal stories.
*AGW: A Good Woman
$15 general public, $10 USM students, employees, and OLLI members
Hannaford Lecture Hall, Abromson Community Education Center
USM Portland Campus
Visit www.usm.maine.edu/cce or call 780-5900
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5/13/2008 @ 8pm
Presents:
Lynne Cullen
Hopeful Monsters - Absurd comic tales of life among the Naked Apes
Tuesday May 13
In this extended "stand-Up comedy" style collection of off beat stories, you will meet: a real-life Lois Lane, two cat burglars, one human, one feline, a junk food goddess and much more.
Solo at Geno's Bar is located on 625 Congresst St Portland Maine
8pm $5 at door 21 or older
(liquor is served at this venue)
Hosted by Deb Freedman
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5/14/2008 @ 7pm
MOOSE Open Microphone-Spoken Word
*MOOSE Monthly Meeting held every second Wed from 7-9 pm North Star Cafe in Portland. The Cafe is located on Congress St. across from the cemetery on the left on the way up Munjoy Hill, just before Washington Ave.
Open microphone for first hour is free The Open Mic is followed by some brief announcements and an intermission which precedes our featured Performer.
Your host for May is: Willey Phinedit
The Featured Performing Storyteller for May is:
Bill Hinderer from Peakes Island Maine
Bill will be telling Ferry Stories including one about a real Ferry Godmother, after all he does live on an Island.
So he knows about Ferrys.
Bill is a father, husband, professional cook, veteran, and storyteller who was raised in a family full of tales, mostly of family members’ misadventures that were told and retold until no one could remember exactly who had what part in any of the stories. His own stories take the listener from the coast of Maine to the battlefields of Vietnam and back. His stories are filled with joy and sorrow, laughter and tears, with a few surprises along the way.
Phone 207-766-2636
http://moosemembers.bravehost.com/BillHinderer.html
Donations of $3.00 or more are appreciated for the Feature Performance. All of our members are Enthusiastic about Storytelling and the general public is welcome to attend. North Star Cafe http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/location.html
This Event is supported by the members of *MOOSE (Maine Organization Of Storytelling Enthusiasts) For more storytelling Events at, other locations and to learn more about MOOSE visit www.mooseevent.bravehost.com
5/19/2008
Seanachie Nights
Held on every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m
Producer: Lynne Cullen
email: thetwacorbies@yahoo.com
Websites: www.lynnecullen.com
Seanachie is the Celtic word for storyteller. I am pleased to be able to introduce the old stories with all their comedy, tragedy, mystery and adventure to an adult audience.
Bull Feeney's Irish Pub/Restaurant( Dinner is optional), 375 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
The Venue with the Menu www.bullfeeneys.com
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5/29/2008 @ 6:30 pm
Corner House Inn
Storytelling Gala
On Thursday, May 29th, the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich will mark the conclusion of their 20th season of Storytelling Dinners with a Storytelling Gala. Six different storytellers will be spinning yarns after dinner. Appearing on the program will be NH storytellers Andy Davis, Rusty Locke, Angela Klingler, Brian Hastings and Ed Fayle, and storyteller Jean Armstrong
Chipmunk farmer and storyteller Andy Davis has entertained audiences as far east as Paris, as far south as Bamako, and as far west as San Diego. He lives with his family in the shadow of Mt. Chocorua, where they direct the World Fellowship Center in Albany, NH.
Rusty Locke, local curmudgeon and spinner of tales, occasionally accompanies himself on 12 string guitar or 5 string banjo. He has been telling and singing tall tales for well over 30 years. He says, “My grandfather was a rascal from Quebec, and a teller of whoppers. I just carried that tradition along.”
A nationally recognized storyteller, Angela Klingler is a southern girl by birth, relocating from San Antonio to Salem, NH. She has been bridging time, culture, and community with world folktales, fables, fairytales, myths and legends since 1989.
Irish storyteller and balladeer Brian Hastings is a second generation Irishman who weaves traditional (and not so traditional) Irish tales around soothing Irish ballads and folksongs.
Ed Fayle has been recognized as a favorite storyteller in Mt. Washington Valley for over a decade. Each December, dressed in pajamas and a purple bathrobe, Ed reads stories as the narrator of The Polar Express holiday train ride in the North Conway area. Ed writes many of his own stories. Playing folk guitar and blues harmonica, Ed layers original music around these stories.
Maine storyteller Jean Armstrong
Don’t miss this entertaining smorgasbord of tales! The Storytelling Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, and the cost is only $16.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Gala evenings are always popular, and advance reservations are highly recommended!
For more information about this program and other storytelling evenings contact the Corner House in Center Sandwich at 284-6219, or online at info@cornerhouseinn.com.
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5/30/2008
Dessert First
Storytelling with Deb Freedman and friends
Coffee By Design
Last Friday of every month at 6:30 pm enjoy Dessert First with
with Deb Freedman and friends. Enjoy the pastries and the coffee as you hear stories and shared moments that touch our lives and fill your soul.
There is always room for Dessert when you have it first!
Hosted by Deb Freedman
at:
97 India St.
Portland
bravenet.com