2024

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  • Thu
    25
    Jan
    2024

    Ottawa Signatures Series

    7:30 pm

    Good Grief: The Heart of the Matter with Janet Leroy and Heather Whaley.

    Thursday, January 25, 2024 | Good Grief - The Heart of the Matter Janet LeRoy and Heather Whaley share stories and songs about grief and how grief is not about getting over a loss; it’s about learning to live with it.

    Grief is as natural to life as the air we breathe; yet we live in a culture that disparages grief. Janet LeRoy and Heather Whaley share a vision – to bring grief out of the closet and into the world through the healing art of storytelling. Through an inspiring medley of Scottish folktales, personal stories, and songs, Janet and Heather lead listeners through the wilderness of grief into brighter pastures.

    Janet’s stories reveal how a bereft mother is comforted by the healing presence of a loving child and how life unfolds in magical ways to offer solace and joy. A folksong and folktale take on new meaning when an intergenerational family story surfaces after the death of Heather’s sister. Their collaboration debuted at the Toronto Storytelling Festival in 2022 and continues as stories about Janet’s mother and Heather’s father, both born in Scotland, enter the concert to reveal more about the healing nature of family legacies.

    Renowned local musician Scottie Irving brings a special touch with his accordion accompaniment.

    Good Grief - The Heart of the Matter will be recorded and available to watch On Demand from Friday, January 26 at 7:30 pm ET until Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 pm ET. This allows you to watch (or re-watch) the event at your leisure! A link to the recording will be sent to you on Friday, January 26.

    In Person Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/good-grief-the-heart-of-the-matter-in-person-tickets-727771041777

    On-Demand Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/good-grief-the-heart-of-the-matter-on-demand-tickets-727849646887

    Series Information: https://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/signature-series-shows

  • Tue
    27
    Feb
    2024

    Ajax Seniors

    1:30 pm
    Ajax "Seniors Centres Without Walls" Storytelling ZOOM Private.
    Tuesday, February 27, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
    Durham Storytellers will be telling tales to Ajax Seniors through a program called Senior Centres Without Walls, organized by the Town of Ajax and the Ajax Seniors Centre. We will have a Zoom session with these Seniors to tell them some themed stories.
     
    Featured Teller: Heather Whaley

     

  • Mon
    11
    Mar
    2024

    World of Wonder - Building Bridges through Love and Laughter!

    2 pm

    Join us for a captivating, special World Storytelling Day Family/Children’s storytelling and music concert with storytellers, Heather Whaley and Kesha Christie, and out-of-town guests, Rico Rodriguez and Sarah Abusarar! 

    2 pm at the Central Branch Pickering Library 

    1 Esplanade, Pickering ON

    Sponsored by Storytellers of Canada WSD Programming.

  • Tue
    26
    Mar
    2024

    WSD

    2:30 p.m.

    Bowmanville Creek Retirement Community with Durham Storytellers. Private.

    World Storytelling Day Building Bridges for Seniors.

    Featured teller. 

  • Thu
    02
    May
    2024

    Canadian Children's Book Centre Tour Week

    9:30 am

    Ajax Public Library Bolton C. Falby Public School

    I am honoured to be selected by Storytellers of Canada as a Canadian Children's Book Centre Book Week touring storyteller!

    April 28 - May 5 2024.

    Thursday, May 2 (9:30 – 10:30 am).

  • Fri
    14
    Jun
    2024

    Many Voices Tell a Story: Club Carib Fiesta and Storytelling Toronto International Storytelling Festival

    4 pm

    A pre-Club Carib 50th Anniversary FIESTA Week CONCERT

    600 Wentworth St. E. Oshawa

    Club Carib “Sassy Seniors”
    In partnership with the
    45th Toronto International Storytelling Festival
    Presents
    “Many Voices Tell a Story”
    International Storytellers
    Jan Blake & Godfrey Duncan aka TuuP

    with Oshawa Dub Poet Judith Shaw & Host Kesha Christie

    The Pay What You Can  Eventbrite link with information is

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/many-voices-tell-a-story-tickets-902904550817

    Artistic Director Heather Whaley

    Club Carib Caribbean Culture Club 600 Wentworth St. Oshawa, ON

     

  • Fri
    19
    Jul
    2024

    Tea & Tales Guelph Storytellers

    10 am

    Guelph Enabling Gardens Details to follow.

    Riverside Park 681 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Y8

  • Sat
    03
    Aug
    2024

    Havelock Summerfest! A Bit of This and That and a Snap, Clap, Tap.

    2:35 pm

    Children's Stage Performance! 2:35 - 3:15 pm.

    Storytelling and music for the whole family.  Festival details and lineup https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094698775830

     Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12pm - 4pm Location: HBM Community Centre, 39 George St E, Havelock Admission: FREE Plus, there is a free pancake breakfast .
     

  • Sat
    21
    Sep
    2024

    World of Wonder Building Bridges through Love and Laughter!

    10 am

    Family Storytelling and Music Concert

     World of Wonder Building Bridges through Love and Laughter!

    Join us for an enchanting family storytelling and music concert, where we celebrate our rich cultural diversity! Delight in captivating tales brought to life by beloved local storytellers Heather Whaley, Kesha Christie, Kim Michele, and special guests, Rico Rodriguez, and Sarah Abusarar. Let's spark the magic of storytelling and craft memories that will last a lifetime for the entire family. This event is sponsored by the Oshawa Community Grants - Strong Inclusive Communities.

    Oshawa Public Library Auditorium REGISTRATION 

    10 am - 11:30 am
    Building Bridges Through Love and Laughter. FAMILY
    Ages 4 and up.
    Refreshments.
    65 Bagot St
    Oshawa, ON L1H 1N2

    Phone: (905) 579-6111 ext. 5200

     

     

  • Sat
    21
    Sep
    2024

    World of Wonder All You Knead is Love!

    2 pm

     

    Storytelling and Music Concert

    Adults (suitable for 9 years and up with adult supervision)

    World of Wonder All You Knead is Love!

    Come cherish family memories through a captivating fusion of storytelling and music, from the roots of Scotland, Wales, Latin America (Peru), Croatia, and the Caribbean with beloved local storytellers Heather Whaley, Kesha Christie, Kim Michele, and special guests, Rico Rodriguez, and Sarah Abusarar. These stories celebrate remarkable families and their inspiring journeys, highlighting the strength of community. This event is sponsored by the Oshawa Community Grants - Strong Inclusive Communities.

    Oshawa McLaughlin Public Library Auditorium REGISTRATION 

    2 pm - 3:30 pm.
    All You “Knead” is Love. ADULTS
    (suitable for 9 and up with adult accompaniment)
    Refreshments.
    65 Bagot St
    Oshawa, ON L1H 1N2

    Phone: (905) 579-6111 ext. 5200

  • Sun
    08
    Dec
    2024

    Children's Special Needs Rotary Club Christmas

    10 am

    Guest performer hosted by June Brown. Private Event.

    Sheraton Hotel Toronto, Ontario