Conference Overview

Thursday, April 24 For those arriving early…

Five State Concert

Five tellers, each from one of our five states, telling a five minute story. Chosen tellers will be announced by early April.

Story Circles

An informal gathering where anyone can share a story or just listen. Story circles are scheduled in the evenings and on Sunday morning. Themes of the story circles will be announced by early April.

Fringe

Based on the Fringe festival concept in which artists present performances with no restriction on style or content, giving artists the freedom to create and audiences the freedom to experience adventurous works. Tellers chosen will be announced by early April.

State Gatherings

An opportunity for residents of the same state to meet, greet and share information pertinent to their particular geographical area. Conference attendees from states other than Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota or Wisconsin are welcome to join any gathering they choose.

Annual Meeting

A short report from our board president, Q&A with members of the board, with appetizers and refreshments.

Concerts

Thursday – 5 states, 5 storytellers, 5 minute stories.

Friday – Stories for all ages.

Saturday - Stories for adults and teens.

Sunday – Stories for adults and teens.

Tellers for all concerts will be announced by early April.

5:00-6:00pm Dinner
8:00-8:30pm Five State Concert
8:45-9:45pm Story Circle & Fringe
   
Friday, April 25  
7:30-8:30m Breakfast
8:45-11:45am Session A – Intensives
Noon-1:00pm Lunch
1:30-4:30pm Session B – Intensives
5:00-6:00pm Dinner
7:00-8:15pm Concert
8:45-9:45pm Story Circles & Fringe
10:00-11:00pm Story Circles & Fringe
   
Saturday, April 26  
7:00-7:45am Yoga
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:30-10:00am Session C – Workshops
10:15-11:45am Session D – Workshops
Noon-1:00pm Lunch
1:15-2:00pm State Gatherings
2:15-3:30pm Session E – Workshops
4:00-5:00pm Annual Meeting/Reception
5:00-6:00pm Dinner
7:00-8:30pm Concert
8:45-9:45pm Story Circles & Fringe
10:00-11:00pm Story Circles & Fringe
   
Sunday, April 27  
7:00-7:45am Yoga
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:30-9:45am Session F - Workshops & Story Circle
10:45am-Noon Concert & Closing Ceremony