Story Lovers World

Sunday
5pm - 6pm
host:Jackie Baldwin

Hosted by Jackie Baldwin, national award-winning storyteller and teacher, Story Lovers World features stories of all kinds from around the globe. Joining Jackie, some of the most famous professional storytellers in the world will tell tales of intrigue and mystery, suspense and terror, true love and courage: funnytales, fairy tales, folklore and fables. This is a world unlike any other, where everything is possible.

Through interviews, storytellers will reveal the secrets of being a good storyteller, how they shapetheir stories, both traditional and personal, to make them come alive and enthrall audiences, young and old, from beginning to end.

People in Sonoma will also be encouraged to tell their stories as well. Jackie will be working with various groups in the city to help them remember and create the stories of their lives and family history. Anyone interested in becoming part of these storytelling groups should contact Jackie at 996-1996 or e-mail Jackie@story-lovers.com.

ep4 Story Lovers World: “Many Tricksters!”

All over the world, tales are told of tricksters trying to get the best of each other in any devious scheme they can come up with. You’ll be amazed and delighted when you hear about just how clever these tricksters can be! Featured artists, all from the San Antonio (TX) Storytellers Association: Tim Tingle; Angela Klingler; Mary Grace Ketner; Mark Babino; Ed Brown; and Mary Locke Croft.

 
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ep3 Story Lovers World: “An Enchanted Garden of Seeds and Stories”

“An Enchanted Garden of Seeds and Stories!”
Many stories and folktales include seeds and plants as an integral part of the tales. The eight folktales here do just that, very often in unexpected ways. Featured artists: Martha Hamilton (New York); Bob Reiser (New York); Tom and Sandy Farley (California; and Jackie Baldwin (California).

 
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ep2 Story Lovers World: “Tall Tales–You gotta be kiddin’!”

Don’t roll your eyes too soon because maybe, just maybe, one of these stories is actually true! Judge for yourself… These storytellers stretch their tales until they squeal and almost crack in two. But, oh my, what fun you’ll have listening to them twist and turn! Featured artists: Richard Martin (Germany); Jane Crouse (Virginia); Dave Chittenden (California); Steve Otto (Missouri); and Jackie Baldwin (California).

 
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ep1 Story Lovers World: “Tickle My Funny Bone! Double Dare Ya!”

You’d better be sitting down for this hour or you’ll fall over laughing. Huge belly laughs and ironic humor come through these tales. Sit back and enjoy! Featured artists: Steve Otto (Missouri); Ruth Stotter (California); and Jeff Gere (Hawaii).

 
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