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SUMMARY:The VASA Gathering Online
DESCRIPTION:VASA 2026 Gathering! \n \nThe Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) annual Gathering is online for 2026\, making it easier than ever for members across the state (and beyond) to join us for an afternoon and evening of stories\, connection\, and celebration. \nThis special online edition of the Gathering will include a story swap\, our annual meeting\, and an evening performance from featured storyteller Bil Lepp. \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20 \nRegister Here\nOr go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vasa-2026-gathering-tickets-1980830430139 \n Event Schedule (All Online) \nStory Swap\n3:00–5:00 pm\nBring a story\, or simply come to listen. All levels welcome. \nBreak \nAnnual Meeting\n5:30–6:30 pm\nUpdates\, elections\, and a look at what’s ahead for VASA. \nBreak \nEvening Storytelling Performance\n7:00–8:00 pm\nFeatured Teller: Bil Lepp \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-vasa-gathering-online/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Conference
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SUMMARY:Jessica on the Radio
DESCRIPTION:Listen live – on the radio if you are in the Tri-Cities Area\, or on WSJS.com – on May 4th at 8:o7am Eastern to hear me tell a story and be interviewed on Triad Today With Jeffrey Griffin on WSJS.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/jessica-on-the-radio/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:The Fair Folk
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done on Zoom on May 7\, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “The Fair Folk: faerie tales\,” with emcee Sam Payne and storytellers Eva Abram\, Sara Armstrong\, Lona Bartlett\, Naomi Faw\, and Chetter Galloway. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nDetails and Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-fair-folk
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-fair-folk/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000
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CREATED:20260330T224616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T121604Z
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SUMMARY:Story Structure Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. \nYou can register here for Workshop: Story Structure and Plot. \nMay 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot\nYou’ve got a story\, or the idea for one. Now\, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it. \nIf you’d like to register for all five weeks\, or Workshop 1: Drama\, you can\nREGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/story-structure-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T132645
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T151925Z
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SUMMARY:Story Scene Setting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. \nThis workshop has been postponed. New date TBD. \nJune 3 – Workshop: Setting the Scene\nWhere are we\, where did we come from\, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene. \nIf you’d like to register for all five or Workshop 1: Drama\, you can\nREGISTER for the Drama Workshop HERE
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/story-scene-setting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Love is Love
DESCRIPTION:I am excited to produce and run this amazing show and fundraiser for an incredible organization. \nJoin Better Said Than Done online on June 11\, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “Love is Love: Stories Honoring All Love\,” with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Kevin Allison\, Archy Jamun\, Sue Searing\, Regina Stoops\, and Janel Woodland – a storytelling show benefiting the Human Rights Campaign. All proceeds\, after artist honorariums\, will be donated directly to Human Rights Campaign. \nThis show will be recorded so if you miss it live\, you can watch the recording after. \n\n$25 Suggested Donation/$5 Minimum \nLove is Love Stories
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/love-is-love-2/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Rainbows and Unicorns
DESCRIPTION:Better Said Than Done presents\n\n\nRainbows and Unicorns – Stories of Love and Hope\n\n\nClare and Don’s Beach Shack\n\n\n130 N. Washington St.\, Falls Church\, VA\n\n\nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\n\n\n6:00pm Start / Doors Open 5:30pm\n\n\n \n\n\n$15 Tickets Here:\n\n\nbettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-of-love-and-hope \n\n\nAdvance purchase recommended.\n\n\n 
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/rainbows-and-unicorns/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Stories of Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:I am excited to emcee this Better Said Than Done storytelling show\, online. Such fabulous storytellers! \nJoin Better Said Than Done online on July 9th\, 2026 for “Now and Then: stories of past\, present\, and future\,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Roopa Mohan\, Alex Paez\, Gretchen Peterson\, Leslie Rainey Shelly\, Ed Stivender\, and Tracy Walker. If you miss this live performance on Zoom\, your ticket allows you to watch the recording on Youtube after. \n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nbettersaidthandone.org/stories-of-now-and-then
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/stories-of-past-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Jessica's Traditions and Truth
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be featured in July’s Traditions and Truth\, a Virtual Open Mic presented by Dominican University and Illinois Storytelling\, led by Janice M. Del Negro\, PhD. \nVirtual Mics occur on the first Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM Central Time. There will also be a featured teller at each gathering. Contact Janice Del Negro for the Zoom link and/or if you are interested in telling a story (7-10 minutes). Details here:\nhttps://storytelling.org/events/traditions-and-truth/ \nTraditions and Truth has a lengthy history. This long-running program is a cooperative event between storytelling.org/Illinois Storytelling and the School of Information Studies at Dominican University.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/jessicas-traditions-and-truth/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Storytelling
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T110000
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SUMMARY:NSN Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:I will be telling a story alongside Alton Chung\, Lyn Ford\, and Miriam Nadel in a presentation on Saturday\, July 25th\, at 4:00pm CT. I will also be there for all the stories and the community and the NSN Annual meeting and the ORACLE Awards. I hope you will come too. The NSN Conference is always fabulous. \nDetails and Registration Here\nI will also be running the video stream for the virtual pass\, alongside Heather Forest. I have been told that the quality of the live stream (and subsequent video recordings) are very good. If you’ve watched the Women’s Storytelling Festival\, or the past two years of the NSN Conference\, you’ll know the quality you can expect. So\, come to Texas\, or watch online\, but do NOT miss this conference!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/nsn-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Storytelling Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
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SUMMARY:Huzzah - 15 years of storytelling
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be performing in Better Said Than Done’s 15 Year Celebration Storytelling Show at Jammin Java\, in Vienna\, VA on September 3rd. \nJoin Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years\, we’ve heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could\, but for this one night\, we’re bringing back some of our favorites to help us celebrate. This show’s nine storytellers and two emcees have appeared on PBS’ Stories from the Stage\, NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour\, the Risk! Podcast\, at the Kennedy Center\, in the National Storytelling Festival\, and\, of course\, on Better Said Than Done stages. Join us for Huzzah!\, with emcees Bonnie Gardner and Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville\, J.R. Denson\, John Kreul\, Carol Moore\, Joe Morice\, Miriam Nadel\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, Jessica Robinson\, and Delegate Holly Siebold! \nTickets Here\nJammin’ Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E.\, Vienna\, VA 22180. A full dinner and bar menu will be available before and during the show. Storytelling starts at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Get your tickets and reserve your seats now. \nThe stories may be personal\, but you will experience them as if you were there. They may be true\, despite being unbelievable. And as always\, Better Said Than Done’s storytelling show will prove that life is better in the telling.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/huzzah-15-years-of-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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