[CASL-L] Fwd: A Special Invitation to Educators

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> From: Connecticut Storytelling Center <csc at conncoll.edu>
> Date: March 4, 2015 at 1:53:22 PM EST
> To: kssummerlin at snet.net
> Subject: A Special Invitation to Educators
> Reply-To: csc at conncoll.edu
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> Need a break from the pressures of being an educator?
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> Would you like to bring some fun and excitement into your life as an educator and still meet the Common Core Standards?
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> Come to the 34th Annual Connecticut Storytelling Festival and Conference 
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> Other educators, teaching artists, and a variety of professionals interested in storytelling in education will surround you.  You can come to the full weekend or the venues of your choice to enjoy performances and/or hands-on workshops in a beautiful setting on the Connecticut College campus in New London.   Vendors will offer a variety of story-related items and our Festival Bookstore will be stocked with great stories and books on applied storytelling.
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> Two workshops are specifically geared towards educators.  
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> Peg Donovan presenting to 
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> Donna Washington's "Put Down the Book: Honing Storytelling Skills" and David Novak's "Tell and Tally: Uses of Storytelling in the Classroom" will give participants tips on how to tell a story without a book, how to create arts integrated lessons, and will introduce storytelling activities that you can use to inspire the children you work with, while meeting the Common Core Standards.
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> Apart from workshops, there are many opportunities to hear a wide variety of stories for adults at the festival, including Carolyn Stearns' two stories that highlight Connecticut history. 
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> Campus Slammer Finals
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> Throughout the winter in colleges across the state, campus story slam competitions have been held. The winners of the slams are coming together at the festival to compete in the finals.  
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> Mid-Nine Cabaret
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> The Mid-Nine Cabaret is a program that offers stories, music and humor for adults. David Novak performs with his witty original stories and humorous interpretations of well-known folk and fairy tales.  Joining him is Synia Carroll, an accomplished jazz singer and storyteller.  
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> The Gathering of Tellers
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> Mary Jo Maichack presenting to educators during last year's festival.
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> Storytelling for adults at its best! Starting at 9:00 three accomplished women take the stage to entertain with stories of lore, love and living. Donna Washington is an energetic teller and will have you immersed in the story in no time. Linda Goodman is masterful at creating stories from her childhood and family history that makes you fondly remember days gone by. Leeny Del Seamonds is a bilingual storyteller who takes her listeners to faraway lands and times.    
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> The fun doesn't end there, headliner David Novak will take the stage at 10:45 for a 75-minute solo performance of original stories, and Grimm tales like you've never heard. He will hold you spell bound and wanting more.
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> Speak Up
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> Speak Up is an evening of true stories around a common theme told by storytellers who have been chosen for their skill and expertise. All stories are about 6 minutes long, and are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and think.
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> For further information about the festival and to register:
> http://www.connstorycenter.org/festival.htm 
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> IF YOU ARE A NEWCOMER TO THE FESTIVAL:  
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> To receive a 10% discount, call 860-439-2764 and use the promo code "EDU".
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> Some teacher scholarships are available. Please call 860-439-2764.
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