BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Capital Storytelling - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Capital Storytelling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Capital Storytelling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250305T182139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182139Z UID:23662-1746727200-1746734400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 201 (Virtual Class) Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 8 15\, & 22 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM PT (note your timezone!) \nThis 4-week virtual class is intended for students who have already taken Oral Storytelling 101 and want to continue honing their storytelling skills. Each week participants will share stories in front of the class and get constructive feedback. The class is small (8 max) to that ensure each person is given time to share and then workshop their stories in a safe and compassionate setting. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nInstructor: Jean Green \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: if you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at capitalstorytelling@gmail.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-201-winter2024-copy/2025-05-08/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/201ClassTammyFB-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250305T182139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182348Z UID:23661-1746122400-1746129600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 201 (Virtual Class) Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 8 15\, & 22 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM PT (note your timezone!) \nThis 4-week virtual class is intended for students who have already taken Oral Storytelling 101 and want to continue honing their storytelling skills. Each week participants will share stories in front of the class and get constructive feedback. The class is small (8 max) to that ensure each person is given time to share and then workshop their stories in a safe and compassionate setting. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nInstructor: Jean Green \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: if you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at capitalstorytelling@gmail.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-201-winter2024-copy/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/201ClassTammyFB-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:17065-1745071200-1745076600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2025-04-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142908Z UID:17219-1744135200-1744142400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2025-04-08/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250108T160346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T160346Z UID:22867-1743528600-1743535800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-spring-2024/2025-04-01/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STORYTELLING-101-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250205T164500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T150957Z UID:23227-1743357600-1743372000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Upward Together: A Celebration of Stories DESCRIPTION:Laguna Town Hall \n3020 Renwick Ave. \nElk Grove\, CA \nMarch 30\, 2025 \n6:00 – 10:00 PM \nJoin us for our 2025 fundraising event! Four storytellers will take the stage to share stories in an unforgettable evening of celebration and connection. We’ll also have a silent auction with over a dozen prizes\, food trucks\, and drinks bar. Storytellers for the evening include Diana Medina\, John Aubert\, Ximena Ospina\, and Barbara Todd. \nSince our founding\, Capital Storytelling has impacted over 5000 lives through our events\, classes and workshops.  Much of our programming is free to our community. We do this work because we believe in the power of true storytelling to drive social change and to transform people and communities. Our fundraiser will allow us to continue this work and keep many of our events and workshops free and reduced in price. \nTickets are priced at different tiers. All tiers include free bottled water and hors d’oeuvres. General Admission is $50. If you want to go above and beyond to support our mission\, consider purchasing a “Big Supporter” Ticket ($100) or a “This Matters and We Need It” ticket ($250). You can also purchase an entire table ($1250) that seats 8 people and have your own party seated together with free drinks and storytelling near the front for the best seats in the house. Anyone can participate in the Silent Auction and purchase drinks at our cash bar and the food trucks outside!  \nJoin us in raising funds to continue this work—and come connect and celebrate with us in a community event! Dress is casual. Come as you are. \nTo purchase a ticket and find out what each ticket provides\, click the button below. \nDoors open at 6 PM. Silent Auction begins at 6 PM. Storytelling showcase will begin at 6:30 PM. Cards accepted at bar and silent auction. If you are not able to attend\, but still want to donate\, click the donation button below. \nIf you have questions\, please email us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. We will send guests information about parking via email prior to the event and any other information needed to prepare for the evening! \n  \nBUY TICKETS \nI WANT TO DONATE! \n  \nTicket Pricing \nGeneral Admission – $50 \nGeneral Admission gets you into the event where you’ll be able to sit at a table to enjoy the stories for the evening. You’ll also get free hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks. \n“Big Supporter” Ticket – $100\nIf you purchase a Big Supporter ticket\, you’ll have entrance into the event and hors d’oeuvres. When you purchase at this level\, you are saying “I know what kind of impact storytelling makes and I’m here for it.”  \n“This Matters and We Need It” Ticket – $250\nThis ticket level says “I know true storytelling matters and can change people’s lives and impact our society.” With this ticket you’ll have entrance into the event\, free hors d’oeuvres\, 1 free drink\, and a small gift to show our appreciation. We will also list you on our website as a major supporter and you’ll be recognized at the event. Thank you for your generosity. Your ticket money is going to support social change\, community building\, and life-transformation through our programs including our Immigrant Storytelling Program and Story Ambassadors Program. \nVIP Table – $1250\nMaybe you want to bring your whole posse to the event and have your own table near the front of our event space. When you purchase a VIP table you are reserving an entire table (which seats 8 people) right at the stage for the best seats in the house. Each person at your table will get 1 free drink ticket and our emcee will recognize you and your table during the event by thanking you or your company for reserving a VIP table. Each person will also receive a small gift as a token of our appreciation. This is a good option for businesses or corporations who want to elevate their name and also have a fun activity outing for their workplace group. \nChild’s Ticket – $25\nOur event is child-friendly! Bring your whole family. Children under 12 years of age enter for $25. Infants under the age of 1 year enter for free. \n  \nStorytellers for the evening include… \n Diana Medina Storyteller Diana is a first-generation Mexican-American poet and educator born and raised in Los Angeles\, CA.  Her mission in life is to use her gift with words to bring more clarity\, compassion\, and comic relief to the world. She’s a seasoned storyteller as well as a published author\, with her debut poetry collection\, Healing Out Loud\, published in 2020. She's also our Storyteller in Residence at Capital Storytelling! Barb Todd Storyteller Barb started her American journey after relocating from Canada for a nursing job 30 years ago. Moving from Vancouver\, British Columbia to Modesto\, California was a bit of a shock to the system\, but it launched her into an incredible life journey of marriage\, children\, new cities and a career in healthcare. Barb loves making connections through storytelling. “There is nothing more magical than laughing out loud\, tearing up or getting goosebumps as someone shares their story and a deep\, human connection is made.” She took a class in 2020 and then knew she wanted to be a part of the magic created through Capital Storytelling. John Aubert Storyteller John is a Professor of Geography and Environmental Sciences at American River College. After realizing that his family and friends were finally getting tired of hearing his stories\, he was ecstatic to discover that he could tell them to strangers!  He has taken the stage at numerous Moth Story Slams and has been a featured storyteller for Capital Storytelling\, Story Collider\, RISK!\, Armchair Anonymous\, Six Feet Apart Productions\, and Artists Standing Strong Together. John was a Story Ambassador in 2022 and is now our Assistant Events Producer\, as well as a storytelling instructor and coach.  He currently hosts Capital Storytelling’s Do Tell\, a monthly open mic for true\, personal stories. Ximena Ospina Director of the Immigrant Storytelling Program Dra. Ximena Ospina is a proud immigrant\, educator\, and storyteller. She is dedicated to healing and strengthening our global community through restorative justice\, innovation\, compassion\, and collaboration—storytelling has been a grounding practice for this work. In May 2024\, she earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership\, with her dissertation\, “The Latinx/e Student Cuentos of Rupture to Nurture: Understanding the Study Abroad Reentry Experience through Generational Dreaming\,” focusing on student cuentos [stories]. As a dynamic educational consultant\, Ximena leverages her expertise in storytelling\, coalition building\, equitable practices\, and impactful dialogues to drive transformative change. For her\, storytelling has been a path to self\, liberation\, and cultural preservation.... \n  \nFAQs \nQuestion: Where do I park? \nAnswer: Street parking is free around the venue! You can find parking on Vaux Ave.\, Peets St.\, Renwick Ave.\, Nolan St.\, and E Mumford Ct.  There is also a parking lot in front of a small strip mall (but will be a little bit of a walk from the venue). If you want to park in that lot\, it can be found in the shopping area at Laguna West Plaza and Main Street Plaza. Check out our map below at the bottom of this FAQs section! \nQuestion: What should I wear to the event? \nAnswer: The event is casual! You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Come as you are. \nQuestion: Will there be food? And are there veggie and vegan options? \nAnswer: Yes! We will provide free appetizers / hors d’oeuvres inside the event venue. We will ensure that some of the hors d’oeuvres are vegan! We have also hired three food trucks that will be behind the venue on W Mumford Ct. Two of these have vegetarian and vegan options! Hors d’oeuvres will be free with your ticket! The food trucks are for payment– but a percentage of the money will go to our fundraiser. \nQuestion: How do I get into the event? Can I just show up and pay at the door? \nAnswer: We are encouraging our attendees to purchase a ticket before hand to help us know how many people to prepare for! That said\, yes– you can also still buy at the door with cash or credit. If you purchase a ticket before the event (highly encouraged!) then we will ask that you bring a copy of the ticket (either a hard copy OR digital copy!) so that we can check you in at the door! \n \n  \nSponsors \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/upward-together/ LOCATION:Laguna Town Hall\, 3020 Renwick Ave\, Elk Grove\, CA\, 95758\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Copy-of-CS-Event-flyer-mashup-1-Facebook-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250108T160346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T160346Z UID:22866-1742923800-1742931000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-spring-2024/2025-03-25/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STORYTELLING-101-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250108T160346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T160346Z UID:22865-1742319000-1742326200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-spring-2024/2025-03-18/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STORYTELLING-101-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16900-1742047200-1742052600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2025-03-15/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142908Z UID:17218-1741716000-1741723200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2025-03-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20250108T160346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T160631Z UID:22863-1741714200-1741721400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-spring-2024/2025-03-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STORYTELLING-101-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16726-1739628000-1739633400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2025-02-15/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142907Z UID:17217-1739296800-1739304000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16660-1737208800-1737214200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2025-01-18/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142806Z UID:17216-1736877600-1736884800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2025-01-14/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16659-1734789600-1734795000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2024-12-21/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142806Z UID:17215-1733853600-1733860800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2024-12-10/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20240909T010255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T010255Z UID:21562-1731952800-1731960000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-fall_2024/2024-11-18/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copy-of-STORYTELLING-101-Meghna-2-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20241106T153027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153027Z UID:22130-1731783600-1731789000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:LGBT+ Stories Workshop at A Seat at the Table DESCRIPTION:Join us for an LGBT+ centered storytelling workshop at A Seat at the Table in Elk Grove on November 16th at 7 PM! \nLocation: A Seat at the Table\, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr\, Suite 130\nElk Grove\, CA \nDescription: Storytelling is a way to connect with others and understand the events in our lives. It can also be cathartic and a source of creativity and inspiration for us. In this 90-minute workshop\, writer\, comedian\, and storyteller\, Abby Rotstein will share the joys and power of storytelling and take you on a journey to uncovering moments from your own life that are story-worthy—specifically stories about feeling a sense of belonging and feeling seen. \nParticipants will be guided through a series of reflective activities to help them discover and identify their own unique stories and see meaning in those stories. They will then be invited to share stories in a small group if they choose. This workshop is a fun way to learn about storytelling\, build speaking and narrative skills\, and connect with others in your community. \nNo previous experience is necessary\, come as you are! \nREGISTER\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/lgbt-stories-workshop-at-a-seat-at-the-table/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16658-1731765600-1731771000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2024-11-16/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20241106T154426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T154507Z UID:22135-1731697200-1731704400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Our Queer and Trans Storybook: An Open-Mic event with the Gender Health Center in Sacramento DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative Story Slam between the Gender Health Center and Capital Storytelling. \nNovember 15\n7 PM\nGender Health Center\n3823 V St\, Sacramento \nThis open-mic story slam is intended to center and prioritize the stories of Queer and Trans individuals. Come out and listen to stories or come share a story yourself!\n\nRSVP\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/our-queer-storybook-an-open-mic-event-with-the-gender-health-center-in-sacramento/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lets-Chismear-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142805Z UID:17214-1731434400-1731441600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2024-11-12/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20240909T010255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T010255Z UID:21561-1731348000-1731355200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-fall_2024/2024-11-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copy-of-STORYTELLING-101-Meghna-2-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20240909T010255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T010255Z UID:21560-1730743200-1730750400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-fall_2024/2024-11-04/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copy-of-STORYTELLING-101-Meghna-2-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20231202T184005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T014738Z UID:18903-1730566800-1730574000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Community Story Lab DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab!  The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games\, one-part open mic\, and one-part master class. During the first hour\, we play interactive storytelling games with the audience and listen to stories from people who sign up beforehand as well as a few on-the-spot volunteers. In the second hour\, we discuss the stories and talk about structure\, delivery\, tension\, meaning– all of the story components– and give supportive feedback in a masterclass-style session that everyone can benefit from. This is a compassionate and safe environment. The event is intended to be a space where you can come and listen to stories\, learn more about yourself\, others\, and storytelling\, and have a chance to flex your own storytelling muscles if you choose! \nTo register\, click on the “Donate for Tickets” below. You will be redirected to a donation page first\, then to a registration page to get a Zoom link for the event. \nSuggested donation: $5-10. Donations are greatly appreciated to help us cover the costs of hosting story labs. \nWant to share a story at the open mic? If so\, first register using one of the links below. Once you register\, THEN fill out this form. \n\n \nI am unable to donate but I want to attend \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/communitystorylab-2024-11-02/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/StoryLabINSTAnodate-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20240906T153623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T215012Z UID:21515-1730311200-1730318400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories (LIVE EVENT!) 2024 DESCRIPTION:The immigrant experience is unique\, beautiful\, and diverse with its share of joys and challenges. Join us on October 30th at 6 PM in the Hinde Auditorium on the campus of Sacramento State for our annual Immigrant Stories\, an event amplifying the lived experiences of our immigrant community members. Five storytellers will take the stage to share their true personal stories of navigating life as an immigrant in Sacramento. Storytellers for the evening include Lucy McCullough\, Janine Mapurunga\, Sara Aghamohammadi\, Nancy Awad\, and Carlos Gaxiola. This event is hosted in partnership with the Dreamer Resource Center of Sacramento State. It is sponsored by Capital Public Radio and SMUD and funded in part by a grant from Sacramento State University. \n  \nAdmission is FREE. \nRSVP\nDate: October 30th\nTime: 6:00 PM\nLocation: Hinde Auditorium in the University Union on the campus of Sacramento State  \n  \n \nASL Interpretation will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please contact Lisa Cantrell at lisa@capitalstorytelling.com so that we can work with you to make this event as accessible as possible. \nThe Hinde Auditorium is located on the first floor of the University Union on the campus of Sac State\, 6000 J Street\, Sacramento. See map and info below for details on location and parking (and click the map to enlarge it). The Hinde Auditorium is highlighted in yellow. Parking is in purple. If you have questions\, email us at info@capitalstorytelling.com or call the Dreamer Resource Center at (916) 278-7734. You may also call Capital Storytelling at 1-(209)-425-2951. \n  \nStorytellers for the evening include \n  \n Lucy McCullough Storyteller Lucy is Mexican born with Nicaraguan roots\, raised in Canada and immigrated to the US in 2004. Her unique upbringing led to her love of all things pop culture\, and that love of pop culture helped spark and shape her interest in story structure and storytelling. She attended her first storytelling classes with Capital Storytelling in the summer of 2019\, with the hopes of using the skills learned at the classes in her everyday life. She officially joined the Capital Storytelling staff in 2023\, where she brings her experience in photography\, videography\, and social media to help Capital Storytelling grow and reach a larger audience. Janine Mapurunga Storyteller Janine Mapurunga is a native of Brazil who felt confined by a culture where machismo and violence against women are prevalent. At the age of 16\, she left everything she knew and came to California alone in search of a place where she could spread her wings. Her undergrad work is in photography and cultural anthropology\, and for grad school she focused on visual culture\, artistic production and research. She got her first camera at age 10 and she helps people tell their stories through her work as a visual storyteller.  She believes in the power of oral storytelling as a tool for collective healing\, understanding and compassion. Carlos Gaxiola Storyteller Carlos is a Mexican immigrant\, coming from the state of Sinaloa\, and being brought over to the U.S. at just 10 months of age. Growing up with American customs as well as Mexican traditions\, the phrase “ni de aqui\, ni de alla” runs true for him. Carlos is currently a Sacramento State student and works for the Dreamer Resource Center on campus. He is passionate about helping others with his same background and hopes that through telling his story he can help others be proud of their immigrant status.  Nancy Awad Storyteller Nancy is a native Arabic speaker from Egypt and emigrated to the USA eight years ago. She is a mom\, a daughter\, an employee\, and a student. Nancy is currently working towards her degree in social work\, which she expects to receive from Sac State in 2025. For the past three years\, she has been working with Refugees in a nonprofit organization. She is fascinated by the world of social work and loves connecting with people; she finds this work to be deeply fulfilling. This will be her first time sharing a story on stage\, and she is excited for this experience. Outside of parenting and work\, she loves biking\, reading\, writing\, and public speaking.  Sara Aghamohammadi Storyteller Sara was born in Iran and immigrated to the US with her family when she was two years old. As an Iranian-American\, honoring her dual identities has both enriched her life with cultural depth and\, at times\, ambiguity. Her pursuits are as diverse as her background: a career in medicine\, a hobby in improv comedy\, and a hunger for travel and good food. She learned the art of storytelling through Capital Storytelling in 2020 and has shared the benefits of this craft at work and at the Sacramento Comedy Spot. \n  \nQuestions and Answers! \nWhere is the event located? The event will be in the University Union on the campus of Sac State (the Hinde Auditorium is INSIDE the University Union). See the campus map below. The Union is highlighted in yellow on the map. You can also put “University Union” into your phone’s GPS application and your phone should also direct you to the building!\n\nWhere do I park? There is a parking structure right next to the University Union (see map for purple highlighted parking structures). We suggest that you park in Parking Structure 2. You will need to pay for parking. You can do that by paying at one of the kiosks in the parking structure OR by using the QR code on the campus map to pay by phone. If you are using the QR code and your smart phone to pay\, use the parking code 5115. (You will be prompted for this code when paying with your phone.)\n\nOnce inside the University Union\, you should be able to easily locate the Hinde Auditorium. It is on the first floor. If you are coming from Parking Structure 2 and entering the University Union\, the Hinde should be immediately to your left as you enter. If you can’t find it\, please ask someone in the building! They should be able to easily direct you!\n\n  \n \n  \n                            \n \n  \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/immigrant-stories-2024/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ImmigrantStories_2024Banner_Small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20240909T010255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T010600Z UID:21558-1730138400-1730145600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-fall_2024/2024-10-28/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copy-of-STORYTELLING-101-Meghna-2-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:16657-1729346400-1729351800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T142805Z UID:17213-1728410400-1728417600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2024-10-08/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083136 CREATED:20231202T184005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T014440Z UID:18902-1728147600-1728154800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Community Story Lab DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab!  The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games\, one-part open mic\, and one-part master class. During the first hour\, we play interactive storytelling games with the audience and listen to stories from people who sign up beforehand as well as a few on-the-spot volunteers. In the second hour\, we discuss the stories and talk about structure\, delivery\, tension\, meaning– all of the story components– and give supportive feedback in a masterclass-style session that everyone can benefit from. This is a compassionate and safe environment. The event is intended to be a space where you can come and listen to stories\, learn more about yourself\, others\, and storytelling\, and have a chance to flex your own storytelling muscles if you choose! \nTo register\, click on the “Donate for Tickets” below. You will be redirected to a donation page first\, then to a registration page to get a Zoom link for the event. \nSuggested donation: $5-10. Donations are greatly appreciated to help us cover the costs of hosting story labs. \nWant to share a story at the open mic? If so\, first register using one of the links below. Once you register\, THEN fill out this form. \n\n \nI am unable to donate but I want to attend \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/communitystorylab-2024-10-05/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/StoryLabINSTAnodate-copy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR