Tag: va
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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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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
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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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Apple Pie Stories in Falls Church
I’ll be sharing one or two stories on stage in Falls Church, VA. Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on October 4th, at 6:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Apple Pie Stories,” with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Jennifer Hine, Jenn Kamara, Rishi Nixon, and… Read more
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Family Friendly Frightening Stories
Join me and some other wonderful entertainers at Franklin Park, in Loudoun County, VA, for Halloween in the Park. I’ll be telling stories along the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Join Better Said Than Done storytellers Jennifer Hine and Jessica Robinson for stories along the Trick or Treat Trail, at Halloween in the Park, at Franklin Park, in… Read more
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Scary Storytelling Workshop
We’re gonna get a little scary at this next storytelling workshop at Franklin Park Arts Center. I mean, it’s October 30th. We can’t just ignore the ghost in the room. Whether you want to work on crafting a personal story, or a scary story, this workshop will work for you. Bring ideas for a 5-7… Read more
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Storytelling Workshop at the Library
Stories can enrich the lives of the living, and immortalize those who have died. Learn the basics of crafting a personal narrative inspired by an event or person in your life. In this 90-minute class, presented by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson, you will learn about character development, story structure, and how to edit… Read more
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Never Had I Ever Stories
I am excited to premiere a new story for Better Said Than Done, which is only fitting considering the theme – NEVER HAD I EVER. Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on August 23, at 7:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Never Had I Ever: stories about firsts, somedays,… Read more