FESTIVAL EVENTS
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2008 Schedule of Events
Free! Monday, April 21, 2008
| 11:00-noon |
Wisdom Tales
Bill Cliff and Marni Gillard
(518) 274-4471 Watervliet Senior Center
Sponsor: Watervliet Public Library
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Free! Monday, April 21, 2008
| 4:00-5:00 pm |
People and Places From the Past
Kate Dudding and Mary Summerlin
(518) 756-2053 Senior Projects of Ravena
Sponsor: RCS Community Library
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Free! Monday, April 21, 2008
| 6:30-7:30 pm |
Come Join Right In: Stories and Songs for the Whole Family
Tales 'n Tunes and Dan Testo
(518) 235-5310 Lansingburgh Branch of Troy Public Library
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Free! Tuesday, April 22, 2008
| 7:00-8:00 pm |
Come Join Right In: Stories and Songs for the Whole Family
Tales 'n Tunes and Dan Testo
(518) 477-7476 East Greenbush Community Library
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Free! Tuesday, April 22, 2008
| 7:00-8:00 pm |
People and Places From the Past
Kate Dudding and Mary Summerlin
(518) 427-4300 The Massry Residence at
Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
Sponsor: Albany Public Library
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Free! Tuesday, April 22, 2008
| 7:00-8:00 pm |
Tales of Spring
Bill Cliff and Marni Gillard
(518) 733-5750 Stephentown Memorial Library
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Free! Wednesday, April 23, 2008
| 12:30-1:30 pm |
People and Places From the Past
Kate Dudding and Mary Summerlin
(518) 732-0879 Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center
Sponsor: Castleton Public Library
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Free! Wednesday, April 23, 2008
| 2:00-3:00 pm |
Wisdom Tales
Bill Cliff and Marni Gillard
(518) 279-4023 Brunswick Community Center
Sponsor: Brunswick Community Library
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Free! Wednesday, April 23, 2008
| 6:00-7:00 pm |
Come Join Right In: Stories and Songs for the Whole Family
Tales 'n Tunes and Dan Testo
(518) 235-2570 Cohoes Public Library
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Admission by prior arrangement Thursday, April 24, 2008
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Story Walk!
Marni Gillard, Baba Jamal Koram, Tales 'n Tunes, and Maple Hill Middle School student tellers
New York State Museum
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Free! Family Concert
| 7:00-8:30 pm |
Our Favorite Stories
Bill Cliff, Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Kate Dudding, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 458-9274 William K. Sanford Town Library in Colonie
NOTE: While this is a free concert, the seating is limited and tickets are required. Some tickets may be available that night. Please call the library, (518) 458-9274, for more information.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
$75 all day/$45 half day Workshop
| 9:00-11:30 am |
Seeing Red - Beyond the Stereotypes of Native America
Gayle Ross
(518) 456-2400 Guilderland Public Library
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Friday, April 25, 2008
$75 all day/$45 half day Workshop
| 12:30-3:00 pm |
Spoken Word Alive!
Leeny Del Seamonds
(518) 456-2400 Guilderland Public Library
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Free! Ghost Stories -- Family Concert
| 7:00-8:00 pm |
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 456-2400 Guilderland Public Library
Sponsor: Friends of Guilderland Public Library
NOTE: While this is a free concert, the seating is limited and tickets are required. Some tickets may be available that night. Please call the library, 456-2400, for more information.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Free! Ghost Stories -- Teen and Adult Concert
| 8:30-10:00 pm |
Tales to Take You to the Edge
Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 456-2400 Guilderland Public Library
Sponsor: Friends of Guilderland Public Library
NOTE: While this is a free concert, the seating is limited and tickets are required. Some tickets may be available that night. Please call the library, 456-2400, for more information.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
$20 adult/$10 student Workshop
| 9:30-10:45 am |
Basic Storytelling
Baba Jamal Koram
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
$20 adult Workshop
| 9:30-10:45 am |
Spark of Life, Part 1
Leeny Del Seamonds
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Free! Saturday, April 26, 2008
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Family Concert
Come hear some of the finest tellers in our region! Out of many excellent entries, these tellers and their stories were chosen to bring the best of the northeast storytelling world to your family right here in Albany.
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Free! Student concert
| 12:30 - 1:00 pm |
Fresh Voices: Stories with Attitude
From Castleton, young storytellers who have studied with master tellers showcase their abilities.
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Free! Saturday, April 26, 2008
| 1:00 - 1:45 pm |
Story Swaps
Story Swaps are where anyone can tell a story (but not read a story). Do feel free to tell unpolished tales. Length of stories: under 7 minutes.
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Free! Saturday, April 26, 2008
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Passport to Adventure: World Stories for Families
Norah Dooley , Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
$20 adult/$10 student Workshop
| 3:15 - 4:30 pm |
Bringing out the Storyteller in Everyone
Gayle Ross
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
$20 adult Workshop
| 3:15-4:30 pm |
Spark of Life, Part 2
Leeny Del Seamonds
(518) 427-4310 Albany Public Library Main Branch
Sponsor: Friends of Albany Public Library
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Free! Saturday, April 26, 2008
| 7:00-8:00 pm |
Stories that Make You Giggle and Grin
Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 274-7071 Bush Memorial Center
Russell Sage College
Sponsor: Friends of Troy Public Library
NOTE: While this is a free concert, the seating is limited and tickets are required. Some tickets may be available that night. Please call the library, (518) 274-7071, for more information.
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Free! Saturday, April 26, 2008
| 8:30-10:00 pm |
You Might As Well Laugh: Comical Tales of Being A Grown-up
Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 274-7071 Bush Memorial Center
Russell Sage College
Sponsor: Friends of Troy Public Library
NOTE: While this is a free concert, the seating is limited and tickets are required. Some tickets may be available that night. Please call the library, (518) 274-7071, for more information.
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Festival Finale Free! Sunday, April 27, 2008
| 2:00-3:30 pm |
Stories Alive!
Leeny Del Seamonds, Norah Dooley, Baba Jamal Koram, John Porcino, Gayle Ross
(518) 439-9314 Bethlehem Public Library
Sponsor: Friends of Bethlehem Public Library
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