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| Cynthia Restivo came to storytelling by way of theatre. She began as a professional actress in 1985, and toured western Europe with the "International Theatre" of Vienna, Austria. When Cynthia's daughters, Lizabee and Maria, were born the world of storytelling began to unfold. | |
| Cynthia is a registered storyteller in many regional arts councils' performance rosters and in California's Artist-in-Residence programs. She has shared stories and led storytelling and theatre workshops throughout California and at the American Library in Paris, France. |
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B.Z. Smith came to storytelling during her eight years as the Director of Children's Library Services for Tuolumne County. Following this she began freelance storytelling, and directed the "Story Tailors", California's premiere tandem telling troupe from 1981 to 1988. |
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| She has appeared on both radio and television. BZ also teaches school. She hones her skills by telling tales to her second graders in the Sierra foothills. | |
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Story Quilters Calendar |
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| Join the Story Quilters with Bill Roberson on the 1st Saturday of each month at Mountain Bookshop in Sonora, CA in the Junction Shopping Center at 10:00 a.m. for "Stories for the very young." |
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The Story Quilters’ Upcoming Events…
Throughout the year “The Story Quilters” present their “Stories of California’s Gold Rush” for schools that visit Tuolumne County’s historic spots.
Many schools in central California are working with “The Story Quilters” to present Family Literacy Events—an evening of stories for the whole family. Often these special nights are held in conjunction with a book fair, arts & crafts activities, and book swaps. Contact us to learn more about planning a special night for your school or library.
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For more information on the Calendar email: bzsmith@sbcglobal.net |
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Memorial Day Weekend—Strawberry Music Festival, Camp Mather, near Yosemite National Park, family storytelling throughout the festival. Performances, workshops & story swap. www.strawberrymusic.com |
| Check back occassionally for calendar updates, thank you. |
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"The best of the stories speak not just to the ears but to the heart as well!"--Jane Yolen |
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Doorways to the Soul: 52 Wisdom Tales From Around the World by Elise Davy Pearmain, Pilgrim Press 1998 |
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| Story Net | www.storynet.org |
| Parents Choice | www.parents-choice.org/ |
| August House | www.augusthouse.com/ |
| mismaluna.com | www.mismaluna.com |
| Strawberry Music | www.strawberrymusic.com |
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If you'd like to set up a small intimate concert in your community, consider a House Concert. Perfect for groups up to 50. Guests each donate $7 - $12, proceeds go to the artists. We are happy to work with you to set up fund raising concerts for charity groups. |
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