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SHARING THE FIRE The Northeast Storytelling Conference 2012 March 16th - 18th 2012 Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203 For over 30 years, Sharing the Fire has been helping people from all walks of life implement the art and craft of storytelling into their personal and professional life. On March 16, 2012, Sharing the Fire will make its New York debut bringing hundreds of people from New York State, New England and beyond into Albany for three days of learning, sharing and networking with performances and workshops presented by storytelling professionals. This conference is open to everyone !! Click here to register now!! (or just to see prices!) Youth or full time students - special rate register here! (Presenters please see link on home page). We want to provide you with all the information you would like to make choices about Sharing the Fire 2012.
Sponsor our Conference: Affordable program ads, and workshop sponsors to major event support opportunities Sponsor Form 2012
Resources for our conference: Hotel Information Transportation to the conference Albany Adventures "What to do in Albany NY." Offerings of our conference: Conference at a Glance Schedule (GREEN version with links to Conference Workshops and Performances) Main events of the Days FRIDAY - Friday Preconference Seminars Friday Night Concert Coming soon Free Story Swaps SATURDAY - Keynote Kevin Cordi Saturday & Sunday Workshops Olio - Saturday Night Featured Tellers Free Public Venue - LANES Regional Story Slam (after the Olio) Coming soon Free Story Swaps
SUNDAY - Youth Performance Sunday Morning Showcase Saturday & Sunday Workshops
More info: Workshops Tracks: Coaching Creating Stories Culture & Community Education Healing & Spirituality Performing Skills Technology & Business Enjoy LIVE Performances at our conference:
Free Public Venue - LANES Regional Story Slam (after the Olio)
Youth Performance Sunday Morning Showcase
Click below to Preview videos from some of our performers.
Meet and Network with Storytellers at our conference: Biography of presenters and performers Brother Blue and Ruth Hill Award
Storytelling Swaps (Check back for more information as STF 2012 approaches)
Sharing the Fire Conference Schedule at a Glance Click here for a green version you can use on your phone or tablet Sharing the Fire Storytelling Conference (STF) IS MORE THAN JUST GREAT WORKSHOPS! (The times and information below may be subject to change. Please check back as March approaches for the latest updates.) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Preconference Seminars
5:00 PM -6:45 PM Dinner (on your own) - Hotel Restaurant will be open but lots nearby as well
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday Night Concert – all are welcome Preview videos of Kent Busman & Jonathan Kruk 9:30 PM -11:00 PM Story Swaps - FREE TO ALL -PUBLIC IS WELCOME SATURDAY March 17, 2012 (Happy St. Paddy’s Day!) 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast 7:00 AM- 7:45 AM Yoga, and other offerings to be announced
9:00 AM -12:00 PM Kevin Cordi - Keynote Address and Demonstration “Unlocking the Puzzle of Learning through Storytelling.” Storytelling Champions -Round Table Presentations Summary and Questions and Answer Session Facilitated by Kevin Cordi 12:00 PM -1:15 pm Lunch 1:15 PM- 2:45 PM Workshop Session A 2:45 PM -3:15 PM Break 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Workshop Session B
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM Dinner
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM “Your Just Desserts” reception provided by LANES Olio - Saturday Night Featured Tellers Preview videos of Joseph Peck & Bill Ratner
9:15 PM - 9:30 PM Break
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM LANES Regional Story Slam
11:00 PM -12:00 AM After hours party
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM LANES Information & member meeting (all are welcome) & Youth Performance 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Workshop Session C 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch and hotel check out 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Workshop Session D 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Closing/Send off
STORY SWAPS There will be Swaps offered each night where you can share your favorite story or relax and listen to others. Hosted by experienced tellers, Story Swaps are a great opportunity to meet other tellers at the conference in an intimate and relaxed setting and are FREE to the public and conference attendees alike. (return later for more Story Swap information as STF 2012 approaches) Healing Track Who: Workshops are open to all who are interested. No storytelling experience is required. All workshops are interactive, and most interactive work besides discussion is done in partners and small groups. Participants who attend any workshop in its entirety may receive a CEU certificate for that workshop. Costs: See Registration form for prices for full conference participation. If you plan to attend only the CEU workshops and you register on line, click the “CEU” link CEU Registration If you register by mail please include a note with your application stating that you are attending the CEU workshops only. Register Now - Conference Registration – Online form Go to the form to register online or print a form to send your registration through snail mail.
CEUs, PDPs & PTPs - EDUCATORS In New England and New York It may be possible for educators seeking recertification to accrue PDPs and CEUs by attending Sharing the Fire/ Northeast Storytelling Conference Keynote Speaker and up to 16 hours of workshop time on Saturday and Sunday that may qualify for PDPs and CEUs. We will provide the workshops and the opportunity for you to verify/certify your attendance. The rest of the process is up to the individual as per your situation and state. For many educators, the process will involve forming an individual plan utilizing STF presentations. You may need prior approval of your plan from your local school administrators. Websites for current certification information are provided on our website at www.LANES.org STF MARKETPLACE Fantastic finds and great bargains!! Find a long- desired folktale collection, collect new props, or purchase gifts that support a worthy cause. The STF Marketplace has something special just for you. Open Saturday and Sunday.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203
Value Package for Hotel Stay – Now taking reservations!! Call 518-489-2981 or 888-963-7666 (ROOM) We want you to come!!! Our members said that cost was an important part of attending Sharing the Fire 2012, so we have found a value package for your stay. Cost of Hotel Room - $79.00/night plus taxes - Includes hot & cold breakfast bar Stay on your own or split the cost of the room with a friend or bring your family. Type of reservations: (For $79.00 plus tax) you may choose:
Amenities
Make your reservation today! We’ve set aside 50 rooms only for the initial group rate. A second block of 50 rooms is being reserved for Friday, March 16th and another 50 for Saturday, March 17th. – based on availability. The block will be held (though we expect it to be filled by then) until February 20, 2012. Our group rate will be under the following names: Sharing the Fire. To get our event group rate please call 1-888-963-ROOM or 1-888-963-7666 for a direct line to their hotel reservations desk. (For non-profits, they accept only New York State Tax exempt. Questions If you have any questions, please call the hotel at1-888-963-ROOM or 1-888-963-7666. If you have any challenges with the hotel, please email Yvonne Zinicola, at director@lanes.org or call at 857-205-2637. GENERAL INFORMATION: A message from your Sharing the Fire (STF) Volunteer Committee: The committee continues to work to assure that YOU will find something that benefits you on your storytelling journey. Committee members are Phyllis Blackstone, Board member and STF Committee Chair, Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi, Co-chair, Joe Doolitte, Muriel Horowitz, Emily Chasse, Jeanne Donato. Ad-hoc members are Tony Toledo, President of LANES and Yvonne Zinicola, LANES Executive Director. Below please find the overview of the conference with links to more information. We hope to see you there! Visit www.LANES.org for registration forms (available January 3, 2012) and general conference information. For general conference questions, share your ideas, observations and comments at phyllis@lanes.org. Phyllis Blackstone, STF Chair or Yvonne Zinicola, at director@lanes.org or call 857-205-2637 STF/NSC 2012 Program Advertising: To reserve a space for an ad or to discuss rates, contact: Yvonne Zinicola, at director@lanes.org or call 857-205-2637 MEALS, DISCOUNTS and POLICIES: Choose the conference with or without meals You will have the option of choosing to purchase the conference with or without meals. All meals will need to be pre-purchased. We will not be selling meals on site, however, the hotel restaurant will be open or there are several choices of restaurants within walking distance such as Boston Market (across the street), pizza and more. Dunkin Donuts is about 500 paces and Starbucks is about 100 paces away from the hotel. We hope this will offer another way for you and others to economize if you prefer.
For a complete listing of Workshop descriptions please click here. (Locations of Workshops will be added as we approach STF 2012. Please return for updates as we get closer to March.) along with the STF 2012 overview from The Story Circle of the Capital District (Presenters you will be sent a link to register separately). Go GREEN this year click here for the Conference Schedule at a Glance for SHARING THE FIRE
More links for Performers
Biographies of Presenters and Performers by first name
A - B - C D - E -F G - J K - L M-P R-S
Friday Night Storytelling Concert Saturday Night Featured Storyteller – Olio
More links for Presenters
Coaching Creating Stories Culture & Community Education Healing & Spirituality Performing Skills Technology & Business
More details to come – follow the updates on this Website for
SHARING THE FIRE The Northeast Storytelling Conference 2012
We want to provide you with all the information you would like to make choices about Sharing the Fire 2012. So check out the updates on www.lanes.org at our STF 2012 Overview with links frequently and we will also put updates out in the Museletters leading up to the event and now and then through emails to you.
Go to membership form to join online or copy and paste form to send snail mail Announcing: The LANES Teller-Phone - Call 617-499-9662
LANES 411A Highland Avenue, #351 Somerville, MA 02144 Phone: 857-205-2637
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