People often ask, "What is storytelling?" For me, storytelling combines the intensity of a one person play with the intimacy of a one-on-one conversation.
Note: Performances with times listed are open to the public.
Thu. December 3, 6:30 p.m. Sweaters and Mittens and Hats, Oh My! Stories about Knitting
To celebrate Trumpet Hill’s third anniversary, KnitLit author Kate Dudding will share folktales, personal stories and an historical story on how Aran Island sweaters came to be -- all great 'yarns' not to be missed! FREE BONUS: Kate will hand out directions for a knitted Christmas ornament, a four-pointed star, as well as the story behind the ornament. Trumpet Hill....Fine Yarns & Accents
, Rosewood Plaza, 501 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Free.
Sun. December 6, 5:00 p.m. Kindred Spirits
Sometimes our lives are blessed by caring and sharing people who touch our hearts and change our lives. Join Barbara Chepaitis and Kate Dudding as they share stories of kindred spirits. Story Sunday at the Glen Sanders Mansion,
1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY. $30 per person, includes entertainment, three course dinner, tax and tip. Reservations: (518) 384-1700
Tue. December 8
Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home, Clifton Park, NY
Tue. December 8
Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community, Clifton Park, NY
Wed. December 16, 1:00 p.m. Hanukkah Stories Sponsored by Upper NYS/Hadassah Capital District Chapter, Kate Dudding will share stories as part of the annual Latke party.
Shenendehowa Adult Center, off of Vishcher Ferry Road, Clifton Park, NY. Free.
Wed. January 6, noon Laugh Yourself Silly
Children laugh 40 times more per day than adults -- that's just not right! Come help improve your laughing average as Kate Dudding shares personal stories, folk tales and maybe even a tall tale or two. Part of the Second Annual
Academy for Lifelong Learning STORYTELLERS SERIES,
Wednesdays: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3.
Room 126, Empire State College, Two Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. Free.
Sun. January 10, 2:30 p.m. Our Stories
Storytellers Kate Dudding and Mary Murphy share musical stories with us. Listen and sing along as Kate shares stories and songs of the Gershwin Brothers, George and Ira. Enjoy Mary's personal stories of musical recitals and other memorable mayhem.
Part of the Winter Concert Series, most Sundays January-March at 2:30 pm in the McChesney Room.
Central Branch, Schenectady Public Library, Schenectady, NY. Free.
Tue. January 12
Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home, Clifton Park, NY
Tue. January 12
Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community, Clifton Park, NY