What’s On Calendar
March 26 – April 1, 2012
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Poetry NOW: 4th annual Battle of the Bards
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
7:30pm
– 9:30pm
1 stage. 20 poets. 1 winner.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
10:00am
–10:30am
A century separates the accounts of two pregnant teens: a tapestry of personal and historical stories. Featuring storyteller Harriet Xanthakos.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
10:00am
–11:00am
Well-known playground singing games like "Ring Around the Rosie" receive The Backseat Balladeer treatment during this examination of rhymes and chants of Canadian youth.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
10:00am
– 4:00pm
Take advantage of our lounge area for festival attendees.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
11:00am
–12:00pm
Storytellers recite the same fairytale in three different languages. Featuring readings by Mariella Bertelli, Rico Rodriguez, Erol Boran (pictured).
Sunday, April 1, 2012
11:30am
–12:30pm
For over 30 years Aubrey Davis has told stories to people of all ages. Don’t miss out on your chance to hear one of his tales.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
11:30am
– 1:30pm
Students from the new Storytelling Toronto course "Storytelling II: Further Explorations" share stories as they traverse the Canadian landscape.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
12:30pm
– 1:30pm
For Robert Seven-Crows the sharing of stories and legends, with the sound of traditional songs, drum and guitar, is a way to share the wealth and the tradition of his roots.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 1:30pm
A 17th-century Indian love story about tragedy and loss. Featuring Summi Siddiqui.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Queers in your Ears returns with a set of exciting stories about the intersection between queerness and being Canadian. Featuring storytellers Jeffrey Canton, Clare Nobbs (pictured) and Ricardo Rodriguez.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:30pm
Because God Loves Stories is a storyteller's perspective on politics, fishing, and fatherhood. Featuring storyteller Dan Yashinsky.
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story?
Sunday, April 1, 2012
2:00pm
Miss Lou's Room is animated with volunteer storytellers bringing their passion for the spoken word with stories from diverse cultural traditions.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Come and enjoy this traditional Korean storytelling experience. Featuring storyteller Seung Ah Kim.
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story?
Sunday, April 1, 2012
3:00pm
Miss Lou's Room is animated with volunteer storytellers bringing their passion for the spoken word with stories from diverse cultural traditions.
Legless Stocking: Canadian Eh?
Sunday, April 1, 2012
4:00pm
– 6:30pm
The Legless Stocking Company combines various art forms along with the ancient art of storytelling to explore different themes and ideas. Featuring performances by Lorne Brown, Jim Blake, Ivan Coyote, and Itah Sadu.
