Tag: storytelling
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The Story Space Online
I will be performing a 45 minute version of my solo show, “The Little People.” I am the featured storyteller, but there is an open mic and I hope you will come to share a story and to listen to mine. The Story Space is wonderfully inviting. First-time Tellers encouraged. August 11, 2026 6:45pm –… Read more
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The Good Liars Club Festival 5
As has now become tradition, I will be emceeing one showcase, and telling a good lie in another in the 5th Annual Good Liars Club Festival, brought to you by the goodest liars of them all Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford. More details soon. But save the date! August 1st is going to be a… Read more
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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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Jessica’s Traditions and Truth
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. Virtual 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… 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 receiving an ORACLE Award for Distinguished National service and performing in the ORACLE Concert that follows the Awards Ceremony. Mostly, I will be there for all the… 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