Conference Overview
| Thursday, April 24 | For those arriving early… | Five State ConcertFive tellers, each from one of our five states, telling a five minute story. Chosen tellers will be announced by early April. Story CirclesAn 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. FringeBased 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 GatheringsAn 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 MeetingA short report from our board president, Q&A with members of the board, with appetizers and refreshments. ConcertsThursday – 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 | |