Tag: storytelling
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Rainbows and Unicorns
Better Said Than Done presents Rainbows and Unicorns – Stories of Love and Hope Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA Saturday, June 27, 2026 6:00pm Start / Doors Open 5:30pm $15 Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-of-love-and-hope Advance purchase recommended. Read more
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NSN Conference 2026
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… Read more
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Wildcard Story
WILDCARD is back at Old Soul The Alley for our final night in this space, and it just happens to land the night before our big Nutshell show. So we’re leaning in: Think of this as the pre-party. What is WILDCARD? WILDCARD is our monthly live storytelling open mic where anyone can step up and… Read more
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Story In a Nutshell
I’ll be performing in Sacramento, CA in In a Nutshell, a storytelling series featuring mostly true stories. Sadly, my arch-nemesis, Claire Hennessy, is also in this show. But as she’s also hosting me in her show the following night, I suppose I’ll have to play nice. Take this Job and… features storytellers Claire Hennessy, Gloria… Read more
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Women’s Stories
It’s Women’s History Month, and women’s stories are something I am passionate about. In 2017, I created and launched Roar: Trues Tales of Women Warriors, an all-female storytelling showcase that has been performed by various storytellers around the country. That same year, I, alongside a team from Better Said Than Done, published Roar: True Tales… Read more
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Women’s History Proclamation & Reception
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Proclamation, 7 pm Reception, 6 pm City Hall 10455 Armstrong St. Fairfax, VA The Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month! Everyone is welcome! With a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance! (From me – Jessica Robinson) Read more
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The Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
You can watch the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival online, or join me in Georgia at this beautiful mountain resort, to take in the sites, the fresh air, and the storytelling! Or watch online, from wherever you are. I’m telling in the Regional voices and Ghost stories concerts. www.gamountainstoryfest.org The 12th annual Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival!… Read more
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Abigail: Founding Mother
To be clear, I am not performing at this event, but I will be introducing Mrs. Abigail Adams to Fairfax, VA. And I did have a hand in arranging her visit. Megan Wells is a powerhouse, just like the women she’s portraying. Do not miss seeing this FREE event! Details here: bettersaidthandone.org/abigail-adams-founding-mother/ Registration not required.… Read more
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FSGW Mini-Fest
Lots of folk music, storytelling, familiar faces, and FREE family friendly fun at the Folklore Society of Greater Washington’s Mini-Fest. I’ll be telling stories with “A Touch of Magic” from 12:30pm – 1:00pm. See you at Browne Academy, 5917 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA on March 7th! Details here: fsgw.org/mini-fest Read more
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Stories about Games, Cheats, and Tricks
Details and Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/player-stories-about-games/ I am so looking forward to emceeing this show! On February 21, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “Player: Stories about games, cheats, and tricks,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin, J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, Rajesh Mirchandani, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Jack Scheer. Clare and Don’s… Read more