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Norm Brecke, Feb. 21, 2017

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 8, 2017 by Erran SharpeFebruary 8, 2017

Spaghetti Squids & Zombie Arms! From kitchen disasters to pranks gone wrong, Norm tells a lively mix of personal and traditional tales about fooling the ones we love…including ourselves!  He’ll have you laughing and shaking your head, not to mention tapping … Continue reading →

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Trio of Tellers, January 17, 2017

Story People of Clallam County Posted on January 16, 2017 by Erran SharpeJanuary 16, 2017

Colleen Squier, Dana Casey and Erran Sharpe all love to take the stage to tell a good story. They will share some of their favorite stories on Tuesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. at the monthly gathering of the Story … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2016 Story Swap — Winter and Holiday Tales

Story People of Clallam County Posted on December 3, 2016 by Erran SharpeJune 1, 2025

December Story Swap is ALL Open Mic Rather than have a featured teller this month, we have an extended open mic evening. EVERYONE who wants to tell a story should get an opportunity! Our theme is winter and holiday stories. … Continue reading →

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Pat Peterson, November 15, 2016

Story People of Clallam County Posted on November 10, 2016 by Erran SharpeNovember 10, 2016

Folktales and a WWII Love Story “Don’t let my bun and bifocals fool you!” Pat Peterson warns listeners, before regaling them with stories with twist. The Seattle and Port Angeles based storyteller loves a good road trip with the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Festival is ON! The weather is fine(ish)

Story People of Clallam County Posted on October 13, 2016 by Erran SharpeOctober 13, 2016

Don’t listen to doomsayer weather predictions Last night’s predicted 60 mph winds did not amount to even a whisper in Port Angeles. The festival is a go. (We will have some backup systems in place, in case we should be … Continue reading →

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Tobey Ishii-Anderson, Sept. 20, 2016

Story People of Clallam County Posted on September 18, 2016 by Erran SharpeSeptember 18, 2016

Stories “achi kochi” from Asia and Europe “Be careful of what you say, that one has big ears!” Tobey Ishii-Anderson’s aunties would say of her as a child. Now an accomplished storyteller, Anderson will share some of the stories she … Continue reading →

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2016 Forest Storytelling Festival registration is now open

Story People of Clallam County Posted on September 6, 2016 by Erran SharpeSeptember 6, 2016

Registration / Tickets now on sale for this year’s festival Online and mail-in registration are now available for the Forest Storytelling Festival. You can also join our organization as a member, or renew your membership with your online registration to … Continue reading →

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Mike James, June 21, 2016

Story People of Clallam County Posted on June 7, 2016 by Erran SharpeJune 7, 2016

Our next Story Swap will be June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Room of the Port  Angeles Main Library. Our featured performer will be Mike James, a retired educator who lives with his wife in Port Townsend. … Continue reading →

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5th Annual Liars Contest, Saturday June 4, 2016

Story People of Clallam County Posted on May 29, 2016 by Erran SharpeMay 29, 2016

Storytellers compete before a panel of highly qualified judges to tell the tallest tale, most exaggerated personal story, or outright whopper! The winner will get $100. $50 for 2nd place. $25 for third. Come early for good seats and be … Continue reading →

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Anne Rutherford, May 17, 2016

Story People of Clallam County Posted on May 4, 2016 by Erran SharpeMay 4, 2016

Portland storyteller will rock the story swap! Award-winning professional storyteller (and champion liar) Anne Rutherford travels the Pacific NW and beyond, regaling audiences with story, song and the unexpected knock-knock joke. Find more at www.annerutherford.com. Anne’s storytelling is always stunning, … Continue reading →

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