Tag: jessica robinson
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Stories of Change
On January 31, join me at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Better Said Than Done’s “A New Leaf: Stories about change,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bill Grella, Jennifer Hine, Tim Livengood, Carol Moore, Joe Morice, and Zach Wilks. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church,… Read more
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Yuletide Folly with SFAP
After much coaxing and a little begging, I finally relented and agreed to tell a story on the end of year special produced by my best frenemy Claire Hennessy and her better half Regina Stoops, the duo at the helm of the West Coast’s answer to Better Said Than Done – Six Feet Apart productions… Read more
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The Grapevine 2026
Join The Grapevine Storytelling Series on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma or via Zoom. Our featured tellers this month are Jessica Piscitelli Robinson and Chetter Galloway! Register or learn more: https://fsgw.org/event-6452023 This event is FREE, and we ask for donations to support our tellers, suggested $20 per person. Donations… Read more
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Flower Pic of the Day
Growing up, we didn’t have a lot. Sometimes, I felt jealous of other kids who seemed to have all the new toys and nice clothes. Sometimes I felt scared or sad because I knew my mom, who was raising us, was stressed. But my mom was also very good at finding the joy, and the… Read more
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Storytelling Open Mic Holiday Theme
The theme is Holidays and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the open mic, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories. The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in… Read more
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Stories of Joy
Stories of Joy and Connection: A hopeful storytelling concert with Laura Packer and friends Join storyteller Laura Packer for stories that remind us that hope, joy, and connection still abound, that darkness will pass, and we have each other. Laura and her guests will share stories that remind us that we are stronger when we… Read more
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The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival
I’m thrilled to once again emcee a showcase at the Women’s Storytelling Festival. The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place March 19 – 22, 2026, starting with a virtual only showcase on the 19th and continuing in-person at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 through March 22nd. The Women’s Storytelling… Read more
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Joyful Storytelling Show
I’m excited to emcee and give a heartfelt toast at Better Said Than Done’s Year-End Celebration and Storytelling show. Join us on December 4th for “Joy to the World,” a storytelling show with recipes! With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Jane Dorfman, Lyn Ford, Claire Hennessy, Eric Johnson, Anne Rutherford, Ria Spencer, Lisa… Read more
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Storytelling Open Mic
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest… Read more
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Reading at The Inner Loop
I’m excited to be reading from my story in the new anthology, America’s Future, from Washington Writers Publishing House, at The Inner Loop! WHEN: Monday, November 10th from 7-10 pm WHERE: Shaw’s Tavern, 520 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 The Inner Loop is known for their lively, inclusive, monthly reading series. Several contributors to… Read more