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SUMMARY:Brews and Boos
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Jonesborough will host the 11th Annual Brews and Boos in downtown Jonesborough on Saturday\, October 17\, from 7 to 9 p.m. \nBrews & Boos is set in Jimmy Neil Smith Park\, behind the International Storytelling Center. Attendees will enjoy a series of ghost stories featuring world-renowned storytellers. In 2026\, storytellers Michael Reno Harrell and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson will bring the chills and thrills. \nMain Street Café & Catering will serve fall-themed beer and cider\, and food will be available. \nCheck-in will be held on the steps of Jimmy Neil Smith Park\, adjacent to the Storytelling Center Plaza\, beginning at 5:30 p.m. If you plan to purchase alcohol\, you MUST have your I.D. \nGuests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets; ground seating only. This performance is best suited for kids 10+. \nTickets for this fundraising event are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. \nDetails and Tickets Here
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/brews-and-boos/
CATEGORIES:Scary Stories,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Haunting at the DC Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year! \nI am thrilled to be returning to the MLK DC Public Library\, not despite but because of it being haunted each October. Better Said Than Done storytellers Rosie Clark\, Jane Dorfman\, Amanda Lawrence\, Rishi Nixon\, and Jessica Robinson hope to chill the audience again with terrifying tales. \nOctober 21\, 2026\, at 7:00pm\nMLK Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington DC\nFree
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/haunting-at-the-dc-library/
CATEGORIES:Scary Stories,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:That's All Folk
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be emceeing Better Said Than Done’s November 5th storytelling show online – That’s All Folk: folk tales and nothing but folktales\, with storytellers Sara DeBeer\, Priscilla Howe\, Natalie Jones\, Roopa Mohan\, and Donna Washington. \nDetails and Registration here: \nThat’s All Folk Tales
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/thats-all-folk/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Souls and Spirit Stories
DESCRIPTION:I am excited to be telling some stories of souls and spirits at the Abrahamic House on November 6th. I am really excited to work with this group of people who have a terrific mission – “to create vibrant interfaith communities led by young professional lay leaders from different religious and cultural backgrounds.” \nAs spooky season winds down and the nights get longer\, Abrahamic House invites you for a cozy evening of storytelling to help us reflect on the meaning of the supernatural in our faiths and cultures. This event will feature a performer from Better Said Than Done\, a storytelling organization based in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural stories or curious about the connections between these tales and our faith traditions\, join us! \nThis event will take place on Friday\, November 6 @ 6:30 PM (Abrahamic House – Dupont) \nLocation details will be provided via email within 72 hours of the event. You must register to attend. \nAll Souls and Spirits – A Supernatural Storytelling at Abrahamic House
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/souls-and-spirit-stories/
CATEGORIES:Scary Stories,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Everything is Awesome
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack on November 14th\, at 6:00pm\, for EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! We hope the storytellers\, and the audience\, will be in a festive mood\, but don’t be surprised if some of the stories sound a little ironic in their interpretation of the theme. With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Rosie Clark\, J.R. Denson\, Bonnie Gardner\, Jamie McElhatton\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, Zette St. Charles\, and Diana Veiga! \nAdvance Purchase Recommended. $15 Tickets Here: \nEverything is Awesome
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/everything-is-awesome/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Public School Event
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be performing a story and discussing gathering stories with students at a Middle School. \nThe event is for students and teachers only. I am posting it to my calendar for informational purposes. I tell stories in schools\, teach workshops\, discuss storytelling\, and story gathering. This event focuses on heritage stories and how to gather stories from parents\, grandparents\, and community elders.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/public-school-event/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Solo Show Workshop
DESCRIPTION:I’m leading this new\, online\, workshop for The Story Center at the Mid-Continent Public Library. Free and open to the public. \nWhether you have a story you know needs to be told in long-form or you’ve always wanted to tell in a Fringe Festival\, this workshop with storyteller Jessica Piscitelli Robinson will cover various styles and approaches to “Fringe” shows. The focus will be on creating a cohesive long-form storytelling show\, whether through developing one story into a 55-minute arc or utilizing multiple stories or storytellers to create a singular 55-minute event. Participants will leave with actionable next steps. \nDetails and FREE registration here!
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/solo-show-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Storytelling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T190000
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SUMMARY:The 2027 Women's Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Nation’s Only Women’s Storytelling Festival\n\n\nThe Women’s Storytelling Festival is the only festival in the world devoted entirely to live stories told by women. For one weekend each March\, they take the stage. We look forward to sharing their stories with you. \nThe 2027 Women’s Storytelling Festival will be at The Old Town Hall in Fairfax\, VA\, March 12 – 14\, 2027\, with a special virtual only showcase on March 11th. \nThe Women’s Storytelling Festival \n \nThe Women’s Storytelling Festival storytellers are:\nSheila Arnold\, Kelly Campos\, Elizabeth Ellis\, Naomi Faw\, Heather Forest\, Neshama Franklin\, Karen Golden\, Megan Hicks\, Amanda Lawrence\, Bowen Lee\, Jezrie Marcano-Courtney\, Shilpa Mehta\, Sue O’Halloran\, Liz Pardue\, Kristin Pedemonti\, Jo Radner\, Anne Shimojima\, and Judith Valerie.
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/the-2027-womens-storytelling-festival/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Storytelling Festival
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SUMMARY:Kansas Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downs\, KS\, April 23-24\, 2027\, for our annual celebration of the art of storytelling. Every year\, on the last full weekend in April\, we gather to showcase the finest professional tellers and highlight Festival audience favorites. Prepare to be enchanted by captivating tales from master storytellers\, immerse yourself in the excitement of the Tall Tale Contest\, and discover the rich tapestry of Local Legends. With a lineup of engaging events and activities\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Kansas Storytelling Festival. \nWe know you are looking forward to listening to the lineup we have planned for you in 2027. Bil Lepp\, Paul Strickland\, Mo Reynolds\, Brian Fox Ellis\, and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson all  in one festival weekend!  Festival favorites are invited\, along with new voices for stories from all genres for all ages. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a weekend filled with laughter\, wonder\, and the timeless magic of storytelling. We can’t wait to welcome you to Downs for an unforgettable experience! \nSchedule\, Details\, and Tickets Here
URL:https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/kansas-storytelling-festival/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Storytelling Festival
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