story tellers

Sam was an avid stamp collector, animated story teller, history buff, video gamer, and bridge player (with Dave Stewart). Anyone who met him knew that he was extremely proud of his Scottish Highlander heritage. He enjoyed the fellowship at the First Saints Community church, St. Paul's campus and stayed ...

Dolan went on to describe the three types of entertainment he is planning for MSG Sphere, including large-scale multimedia narratives with immersive, wraparound environments to create a library, calling on Hollywood's story-tellers, artists and performers to create spectacles for the space, using new tools ...

Ford has engaged with the community over the years through roles as a sports editor, radio talk show host, and an intrepid story-teller. He has also served on several sports boards and committees during that time. Shelby Parks and Recreation Director Charlie Holtzclaw describes Ford's knowledge of ...

Think back to the last local film you saw and chances are that a woman was behind the scenes, you just didn't know. Or perhaps we aren't inclined to see who the people are that created the work. “As a woman, you have to create your own space. You have to dive in, make noise and go for what you want,” ...

Ron Rademacher - Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. EARLY MORELS – Jackson County – most reports say MacCready Reserve – so it is almost certain that they found them miles from there. MAKE THE ...

Singer songwriter and story teller Liv Lombardi is currently touring to support her late 2017 EP "Freedom Girl" and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about the title song. Here is the story: The song, "Freedom Girl" was inspired by a chance meeting with a perfect stranger in Budapest, Hungary. At the end of ...

The Society of Professional Journalists, a leading industry group, not only boasts a code of ethics widely seen as the profession's gold standard, but also offers awards for stories and story tellers that best exemplify the code. Among the 35 planks in SPJ's code of ethics is this: “Avoid conflicts of interest, real ...

... as we believe that when it comes to a purpose like saving our planet, there are only more stories to be told! “We are thrilled to have one the most celebrated story tellers of our times, Farhan Akhtar, on the jury along with us to help us inspire the next generation of story tellers that will have their stories seen ...

Young served for many years on the board of the Athol-based Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, whose executive director, Leigh Youngblood, wrote a book jacket blurb: “With the insight of a journalist and charm of a story teller, Allen Young takes us behind the scenery from Glen Wild, N.Y., ...

The occasion is World Book Night, a celebration of reading and books which takes place each year on April 23. Members of a Facebook group set up by Chrissy have been practising their story-telling ready for the event. They come from Spain and Italy as well as more locally in Kent and Sussex.

Festival live performances start at 11 a.m. and performers include Brian Birchfield, Gospel Country Singer, Bill DuPont, Blues Singer, Devon Gary, Saxophonist, Divine Harmony, Gospel Group, Gloria Barr-Ford, Gullah Story Teller, Chaquis Maliq, One Woman Band, Secret Band, R & B, Adande African ...

Dick was a born story-teller who knew a lot of things about a lot of topics. Besides having a great conversation, Dick enjoyed Fox News, fishing, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, and attending the sporting events of his children, grandchildren and his many favorite teams including the Cold Spring ...

He is an ace story teller for his daughter and a listener for the rest of the world. The short film has already won laurels at film festivals like Best Film, Hindustan times, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai and Best Cinematography award in 8th Jaipur International Film Festival. It is also the official selection at ...

Distinguishing herself from other All Iowa Arts Showcase artists, Hartman is known for a finger-picking, rhythmic foundation of contemporary country and folk. On the piano, Hartman's roots in gospel and soul dominates. “Hartman's a clever writer, an honest story teller and a beautiful singer. ["The Only Way ...

Since the company launched in October 2015, its producers and story tellers have traveled to nearly 100 countries “to discover the untold, the overlooked, and the flat-out amazing” with stories designed to “engage and inspire tens of millions daily.” Great Big Story's current catalog hosts nearly 2,000 ...

John enjoyed life to the fullest and was a great story teller. He loved weekend work on his ranch in Coryell County and Texas Longhorn sporting events. He enjoyed his Monday lunches with Civitan friends and his Wednesday night "Prayer Meeting" (aka poker game) and his weekly lunches with his ...

In 1886, the federal government opened the "Teller Indian School" for American Indian children on the outskirts of Grand Junction. Kids from a dozen Indian nations were sent to the school where they were stripped of their native customs, language...even their given names. And at least 23 died and were ...

Academic writer, former university professor, Hilton resident and occasional Witness columnist, Martin Prozesky has now joined the ranks of novelist with his newly published novel, Warring Souls. “I've always been a story teller,” he says, adding that he had always dreamt that one day he would write stories ...

There is no shortage of literature about the construction of Hoover Dam, but little has been written about the people who actually built the dam. Until now. “The story of the Hoover Dam has been told a lot, but the story of Boulder City has not,” said author Paul W. Papa, who recently wrote “Boulder City: The ...

TDP MP Naramalli Sivaprasad sported the look of a 'story teller' to protest against the denial of special category status to Andhra Pradesh. More Videos. Jammu-Srinagar NH closed after massive landslide. Apr 18 2018 8:42PM video. Amit Shah boasts BJP's majority in Parliament. Apr 18 2018 8:41PM video · Shopkeepers ...

Dawn was a strong independent woman, story teller extraordinaire, and a great friend to so many. She is survived by her three children, Scott Cooper of Madera, Machelle Burkstrand (Steve Winick) of San Francisco, and Suzette (Jim) Koenig of Las Vegas; five grandchildren, James (Kari), Zachary (Melissa) ...

Handel added, "Because we knew we had story tellers who could give us an emotional core around which to hang this other amazing stuff." Jemison said that even beyond the show, as an astronaut she's had the ability to speak with authority from both an intellectual and emotional standpoint. "There's a ...

This one has been in the works for some time and now it's here in all its resplendent glory. Working with the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, the Preservation Hall Jazz Horns, and Bonnie Bishop, Paul Thorn delivers his life-long dream, a full gospel album, Don't Let the Devil Ride. If you're at all ...

Hays and McFall Kathleen McFall and Clark Hays created a series of books featuring outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Their latest, "Dam Nation," has the duo preventing Hoover Dam from being blown up. Hays and McFall "Dam Nation" is the second in Clark Hays and Kathleen McFall's.

Her father, a gifted story-teller, and her mother, a successful fashion designer, made sure their children experienced all the rich cultural happenings of the Harlem Renaissance. Among their neighbors were future legends such as pianist and composer Duke Ellington and poet Langston Hughes.

Tallahassee, Fla. (WTXL) -- The Tallahassee Senior Center completed a series of workshops called "Telling My Stories." Floridian author Kermit Brown hosted the series to a class of about twenty story tellers. His purpose is to preserve the first-hand accounts of history as told by people who may not ...

He is the story-teller and his job is to read to the smaller children who cannot yet read. “It is really enjoyable for me to be with kids, for a short time I forget everything else,” he said. “It's a good feeling.” For 10-year-old Sameer, books are his new friends — and a source of knowledge to pass on. “I read a book ...

He is the story-teller and his job is to read to the smaller children who cannot yet read. “It is really enjoyable for me to be with kids, for a short time I forget everything else,” he said. “It's a good feeling.” For 10-year-old Sameer, books are his new friends — and a source of knowledge to pass on. “I read a book ...

Celtic people are gifted story tellers, as are many native Southern people. We have often said of good story tellers whom we know, that they can “really spin a yarn.” Both of my grandfathers were really gifted story tellers. IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE: My daughter and son-in-law visited Ireland last year.

He's more a mood maker than a story teller, and the film feels like people watching at a fancy party and inhaling different wafts of perfume. As the boy kills time doing slow-motion yoga, “Perfect's” handsome production design starts to feel oppressively unsettling. We're struck by an overwhelming sense of ...

"Everyone is a story teller. They are playing multiple characters. They are changing on stage." Ashworth, the director and associate professor, came up with the idea for the play more than a year ago. "I'm always thinking about innovation and artistic risk-taking for myself and my students," she said. "I'm also ...

The Thanksgiving spotlight has moved off Plymouth, but Story Slams are back and shining the limelight on the town once more. On March 24 at Hotel 1620, beginning at 1:30 p.m., storytellers from in and around Plymouth will gather to tell their stories from different genres about the Plymouth Bay Colony ...

The Thanksgiving spotlight has moved off Plymouth, but Story Slams are back and shining the limelight on the town once more. On March 24 at Hotel 1620, beginning at 1:30 p.m., storytellers from in and around Plymouth will gather to tell their stories from different genres about the Plymouth Bay Colony ...

The past 2 years in film has displayed one thing: diversity works. With the box office blockbusters, Black Panthers and Get Out (both starring Daniel Kaluuya) in the past year, young black stars are getting the opportunity to create. Kaluuya was nominated for Best Actor. Get Out, winner of Best Original ...

From five rings on the NBA courts to an Oscar on the Dolby Theater, Kobe Bryant's career continues to reach new heights. He and Glen Keane productions Dear Basketball was nominated for the Best Short Film (Animated) category. Bryant, who is moving towards a career as a "story teller," accepted the ...

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release) — Featuring more than two dozen storytellers, some full-time and internationally known, a storytelling festival March 17 at the Encinitas Library (540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas) is being held in conjunction with World Storytelling Day, when performances, concerts and ...

This was the way traveling story-teller Rosalyn Thomas introduced herself as she spoke to a small, but intrigued crowd in the programming room at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday. “When you hear my name, you probably think of me as the lady in the back of the bus who wouldn't give up her seat,” ...

Very modern tales of religious intolerance, Islamist terrorism and illegal immigration were heard as African story-tellers tackled the burning issues of today far from the traditional bedtime ... "We have done nothing wrong except say like you that there is only one God," the story-teller from Burkina Faso says.

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