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Mothers (and Grandmothers) are always in season! No matter what the holiday or occasion--somebody's mother gets to be a "hero." My Grandma
Ask about Mother's Day stories.
Mothers Are to Love! a Story Plus!
Woodstock Elementary students--got a howling
The Night Before Christmas at Club Solitude--guest accommodations at the Solitude Ski Resort 2004, 2005 2006, and 2007
Solitude Mountain Resort 2006
A family gathering where storytelling completed the perfect evening!
Winter! Snow!
Groundhog Day Presidents Day Valentines Day
The Day It Rained Hearts
Any Season
"Story Plus"
An "Attitude of Gratitude" |
Seasonal/Holiday or Sentimental and Personal Seasonal or sentimental, stories inspire us to act, to appreciate, to be thankful, or to love. A myriad of human emotions are evoked by a story told well. Historical accounts! Enchanting fiction! Personal stories! Hold "an attitude of gratitude" during this and the many upcoming seasons of the year--and of our lives.
Summertime is Campingtime! Any place can be a campground whether it is your back yard or just your living room. Ask Carol about her campground program of stories and songs. Any time can be "camping season." All year long, this storytelling program is a hit!
Look forward to the Annual Tulip Festivals at Thanksgiving Point! Members of the Utah Storytelling Guild entertained families in the Secret Garden--a "must see" year after year. At these annual celebrations Carol has told a North American Indian Legend--The Magpie's Nest. She included photographs she had taken on the University of Utah campus as Magpies were bustling about building their nests. Carol also told the sweet story of The Fairy Tulips (also available as a Power Point presentation for indoor Springtime events). Another amusing highlight from Ukulele Legends (a CD available in Salt Lake County Libraries) was the twittering voice of Tiny Tim's musical rendition of Tip Toe Thru the Tulips With Me!
Mother's Day -- Year after year the stories collect and are waiting to be told again and again! Carol's Story Plus! program includes a brief history of how Mother's Day came to be celebrated. Afterwards make a personalized Mother's Day card. Parents and children enjoyed this event at the South Jordan Library in May 2008. Look for this popular event again in May, 2009.
(Remember Grandma! Remember Great Grandma!) Personal stories connect us with each other as we experience what we have in common. One such "connection" is awakened by the word, "Grandma." We all have had at least one Grandma--or we wouldn't be here! Three different Grandmas made these quilts. They'd certainly enjoy knowing that their handiwork now enhances many story gatherings as listeners gather to share memories about their Grandmas! Here's what some have told me. "My Grandma is skinny and she rides a bicycle." Read Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul for inspiration about mothers! Carol will share these and other favorites with you. The Good Night Kiss
Halloween and Fall
Some years Red Butte Garden has hosted storytellers. Be sure to check their programs as well. The Bone Woman...Too Many Pumpkins...The Strange Visitor...Lavender...The Rocking Cradle...The Red Velvet Ribbon....The Creaking Mantle. Carol's storyes are silly, surprising, scarey, and sometimes slightly suspenseful. Ask for the combination that is perfect for your Halloween or Fall gathering. Home! School! Park! Creekside! You choos the place!
Winter Holidays and Events Christmas Eve 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 at Solitude Mountain Resort! Carol continues to entertain guests staying at the lodge. The spoonerized "Chright Before Nistmas" has become a traditional hit. Children guess what these nonsensical words were in the familiar version.. One very polite youngster actually thought the storyteller was having difficulty speaking correctly! Santa Claus was there and even enjoyed a bit of Carol's humor: What do you get if Santa comes down the chimney and there's a fire in the fireplace? "Krispy Kringle" of course! Carol's storytelling was well-attended by resort guests and staff.
Salt Lake City Festival Foolishness! At the Annual Freedom Film Festival and Salt Lake City Storytelling Festival, Brian Fetzer accompanies Carol's "Chrite Before Nistmas" with his strumming on guitar as they politely dispute the correctness of the words. The Smothers Brothers themselves would enjoy this wacky exchange.
After the holidays....
Poems
Stories Heard Somewhere Over and Over Again Songs
More Winter! More Snow! Solitude Ski Resort's Program Planners continue to hire storytellers and other entertainers as well as providing enticing activities for resort guests. During the winter Carol provided "after-ski" evening storytelling times.
Groundhog Day Presidents Day Valentines Day Speaking of word play, are we talking Valentines or vegetables? Peas be mine.
Children at Thanksgiving Point Childrens' Gardens made ugly trolls after enjoying The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Carol offers this programs in other settings including public libraries.
Summer Celebrations Watch for Community Celebrations where storytellers are invited to participate.
Since 2003, Carol has been a featured Storyteller at Taylorsville Dayzz!
Celebrate July 4th Enhance your event with songs, stories, games, and crafts. July 2, 2005 and July 2006 were great fun at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. This upcoming seasons are bound to be just as great! Participate in a "Red, White, and Blue Relay" race. Play "Make the Liberty Bell Ring" (with bean bags!). Make a "Flag Wind Sock." Besides stories and songs, consider adding these simple games to your holiday celebration on July 4th or on another patriotic holiday!
Fall and Back-to-School Whether it's sentiments evoked by going back-to-school--or going to school for the first time, mothers, fathers, teachers, and students have their stories to tell. There are Halloween and Pumpkin patches were stories abound. Carol has told at This is the Place Heritage Park and at Red Butte Gardens during this lively and sometimes spooky season. Didn't someone turn a pumpkin into a magical golden coach? Spooky Tales are in such demand that Carol just had to add some to her menu of Halloween Tales. Ask to hear these "G" rated thrillers and chillers: The Creaking Mantle The Bone Keeper!
Thanksgiving Stories that recall the First Thanksgiving Carol has performed Thanksgiving at Grandma's House for audiences of storytellers as well as storytelling festival general audiences. It's amazing how the specific details of the storyteller's experience prompt our own imagery of the specific details of our own Thanksgiving memories!
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Contact Carol My email is caesterreicher@earthlink.net
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