Tag Archives: Story Telling

Sugar Hill: Teatro Sea Presents The Journey of Pura Belpre

Pura Belpré (1901-1982) was a talented author, collector of folktales, puppeteer and storyteller who wrote and reinterpreted Puerto Rican folk tales. As the first Puerto Rican librarian in the New York Public Library system, she pioneered many programs for the Latino community. Our show is a re-enactment of her legendary “Bilingual Story Hour.” Her famous tales: Pérez & Martina, Juan Bobo, and The Three Magi come to life in a creative and interactive experience that combines storytelling with puppets!

Saturday, March 23rd
11:00am

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC

 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC

 

NoName @ WordUp: Super Story Party

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 – 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Word Up Community Bookshop Librería Comunitaria
2113 Amsterdam Avenue
New YorkNY 10032

No Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter brings New York’s best established and emerging authors and storytellers to Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights for their monthly series “No Name At Word Up Super Story Party”.

Super Story Party is curated and co-hosted by author/storyteller Michele Carlo, the author of FISH OUT OF AGUA: My life on neither side of the (subway) tracks (Citadel Press).

The show will also include a “Magic Hat Open-Mic” where audience members can signup for a chance at four minutes of stage time to share their own stories.

Highbridge Park: Storytelling Nature Walk with Rachael Harrington

Saturday, November 4, 2023
11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.

On this family-friendly nature walk with storyteller Rachael Harrington, participants will listen to folktales, observe the natural beauty of Highbridge Park, and try their hand at drawing the elements from the stories. Best suited for kids ages 4 to 9. Caregiver must accompany their child for the duration of the event.

Access notes: There are some slopes but no stairs on this route. Starting and ending location is Adventure Playground, on Edgecombe Ave at 164th St. For more information, contact ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov or 212-795-1388.

Location

Adventure Playground in Highbridge Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Location Details:
Edgecombe Ave @ 164th St

Cost

Free