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• 99th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert featuring Kira Larkin

  • When
    27 Feb 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Multi Ethnic Senior Highrise, Community Room, 120 S. 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101... or live-streamed
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    40

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  Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00pm-8:00pm MST (UTC -7)

  Featured Story Artist: Kira Larkin

  Address: Multi Ethnic Senior Highrise, Community Room, 120 S. 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

  Parking Advice: As this event takes place in downtown Salt Lake City, parking may be limited but is available. You may park in the front lot of the Multi-Ethnic Senior Highrise or use free street parking along 200 West or near the Buddhist Temple on 100 South. When entering the building, check in at the security desk and let them know you are there for the concert. You may also provide your license plate number if you have concerns about posted permit notices, as the lot is private parking.

  Feel free to call/text Kira Larkin at (385) 491-6368 for directions or parking tips

  While in-person is best, the live-streamed option is at http://youtube.com/@StoryCrossroads/streams. The direct streaming link where you can click "Notify Me" is HERE.

  Fairy Tales Retold

  Kira Larkin is known for her clever twists and turns on classic fairy tales you think you know. Fascinating for both adults and children alike, her stories invite audiences to discover which elements feel familiar and which feel new and refreshingly unexpected. As a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild and through her work with the Blind Center in Salt Lake City, she brings a professional polish balanced with an approachable, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable performance.

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  • This is an indoors concert. We also have a live-streaming option.
  • Suggested donation is $15/person or $25/household.
  • RSVP Required.
  • You can donate beyond your registration at http://storycrossroads.org/donate. Cash and checks are also accepted.

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• Shine On Social Media, Marketing Tips & Tools taught by Debra Weller

  • When
    7 Mar 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Your Computer

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  Saturday, March 7, 2026

  9:00AM-10:30AM MST (UTC -7)

  Convert to your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/timezone-DebraW

  Story Facilitator: Debra Weller

  Shine On Social Media, Marketing Tips & Tools

  Ramp up your social media presence! Learn how to make strategic goals to improve your social media marketing. Stories, Reels, and Carousel posts will be discussed. Brainstorm marketing hook phrases. Discover free online tools to help you produce content. Learn how to batch content and gain confidence with engaging posts.

  This file is within the registration and for your benefit:

  All Things Story Virtual Workshop Series - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
  

  This is the 5-minute video on Zoom Basics within registration and for your benefit:

  https://tinyurl.com/ZoomBasics-SC

  
  

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• 100th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert featuring Julie Barnson

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Hedman Home, 4835 W Sunset Park Lane, West Jordan, UT 84081... or live-streamed
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00pm-8:00pm MDT (UTC -6)

  Featured Story Artist: Julie Barnson

  Address: Hedman Home, 4835 W Sunset Park Lane, West Jordan, UT 84081

  Feel free to call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799 for directions

  While in-person is best, the live-streamed option is at http://youtube.com/@StoryCrossroads/streams. The direct streaming link where you can click "Notify Me" is HERE.

  Victorian Ghost Stories

  The 100th House Concert celebrates a meaningful milestone with the return of storyteller Julie Barnson, performing Victorian Ghost Stories. She’ll share a mix of new tales and one from the inaugural house concert in December 2015. A natural storyteller who discovered the art formally at Brigham Young University, Julie has since performed in schools, libraries, and festivals, and has served in multiple leadership roles with the Utah Storytelling Guild.

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  • This is an indoors concert. We also have a live-streaming option.
  • Suggested donation is $15/person or $25/household.
  • RSVP Required.
  • You can donate beyond your registration at http://storycrossroads.org/donate. Cash and checks are also accepted.

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• Summit Pass - all three workshops on May 2 plus recordings May 4-6, 2026

  • Start
    2 May 2026
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  • End
    15 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Your Computer

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  Dates & Access
  Saturday, May 2, with recordings available May 4–June 15, 2026. All sessions are filmed.

  Virtual Workshops
  Three virtual workshops may be attended virtual-live on Saturday, May 2, 2026 and/or viewed by recording. Workshop recordings are downloadable and yours to keep.

  Performances
  Recorded performances from Murray City Park and three library locations are available via an unlisted YouTube playlist emailed to registrants. View access runs through June 15, 2026. In-person attendance is welcome—see the Summit & Festival webpage for schedules and locations.

  Featured 2026 Tellers
  Randel McGee, Kristen Clay, Ted Erekson, Betty Sawyer, Paul Boruff, Karla Huntsman, plus 43 community tellers, including youth (K–12) and older adults

  Featured Virtual Workshop Presenters
  Kristin Pedemonti, Chetter Galloway, and Randel McGee

  This is the 5-minute video on Zoom Basics within registration and for your benefit: https://tinyurl.com/ZoomBasics-SC

  
  

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• Narrative Practices That Expand Perspective: Sparkling Moments & Wonderfulness taught by Kristin Pedemonti

  • When
    2 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Your Computer

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  Saturday, May 2, 2026

  9:00AM-10:30AM MDT (UTC -6)

  Convert to your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/timezone-Kristin

  Story Facilitator: Kristin Pedemonti

  Narrative Practices That Expand Perspective:
  Sparkling Moments & Wonderfulness

  
  

  What changes when we can see beyond the problem-saturated story or person? How might our perspective widen, change and open up more possibilities for connection and healing? Narrative Therapy Practices unpack and explore what assists a problem to grow or shrink. Often we can get caught up in focusing so hard on the problem that we overlook additional threads of stories, skills, abilities and times when that problem did not get the upper hand.

  This file is within the registration and for your benefit:

  All Things Story Virtual Workshop Series - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
  

  This is the 5-minute video on Zoom Basics within registration and for your benefit:

  https://tinyurl.com/ZoomBasics-SC

  
  

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• Putting the POP in Your Story: Tools for Engaging Telling! taught by Chetter Galloway

  • When
    2 May 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Your Computer

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  Saturday, May 2, 2026

  Noon-1:30PM MDT (UTC -6)

  Convert to your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/timezone-Chetter

  Story Facilitator: Chetter Galloway

  Putting the POP in Your Story: Tools for Engaging Telling!

  Discover the effective use of imagery, language, words, presentation skills, and what best practices can make a lasting impact on the listener. Participants will learn how gestures, movement, and voice projection can make your story POP! Participants will distinguish between the necessary and optional details of a compelling story. Attendees will be tasked with developing a signature piece that is indicative of their signature style (or explore what that could be).

  This file is within the registration and for your benefit:

  All Things Story Virtual Workshop Series - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
  

  This is the 5-minute video on Zoom Basics within registration and for your benefit:

  https://tinyurl.com/ZoomBasics-SC

  
  

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• Punch It Up with Puppets & Props! taught by Randel McGee

  • When
    2 May 2026
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Your Computer

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  Saturday, May 2, 2026

  3:00pm-4:30pm MDT (UTC -6)

  Convert to your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/timezone-Randel

  Story Facilitator: Randel McGee

  Punch It Up with Puppets & Props!

  Storytelling is a viable performing art form that can reach and inspire through words and feelings alone. However, visual elements often add greater strength and meaning to the story. Randel McGee suggests the use of puppets, masks, and props to enhance the story. This workshop is not directed to puppet shows or plays, but to supporting a great story with simple visual elements.

  This file is within the registration and for your benefit:

  All Things Story Virtual Workshop Series - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
  

  This is the 5-minute video on Zoom Basics within registration and for your benefit:

  https://tinyurl.com/ZoomBasics-SC

  
  

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• Murray City Library - May 4, 2026 - Story Crossroads

  • When
    4 May 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Murray City Library, 166 E. 5300 S., Murray, UT 84107

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  The Murray City Library is one of several locations for the 2026 Story Crossroads Summit & Festival. Join us for engaging virtual workshops and free, live performances in three different libraries, a park, and schools—spotlighting youth and community tellers alongside professional story artists.

  Featuring: Randel McGee & Kristen Clay plus 10 community and youth tellers

  Location on Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm:
  Murray City Library
  166 E. 5300 S., Murray, UT 84107

  Accessibility:
  The Murray City Library is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible seating and restrooms. If you have specific access needs or accommodation requests, please contact us in advance—we’re happy to support your visit.

  Explore the full 4-day Summit & Festival schedule at various locations here:
  http://storycrossroads.org/Festival

  Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799

  
  

  Thanks to funding from National Endowment for the Arts; Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) of Salt Lake County; Creative West; Utah Division of Arts and Museums; City of Murray; Salt Lake City Arts Council; Utah Storytelling Guild; Murray City Library; Pleasant Grove Library; and people like you.
  

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• Field Trips at Murray City Park - 2026 Story Crossroads Summit & Festival

  • When
    5 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Murray City Park (Pavilion 2), 495 E. 5300 S. Murray, UT 84107

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  Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  2026 Featured Tellers

  Randel McGee, Kristen Clay, Ted Erekson, Betty Sawyer, Paul Boruff, Karla Huntsman

  Plus community tellers with youth tellers from K-12 as well as older adults!

  
  

  This file is within the registration and for your benefit here:

  2026-Field-Trips-frequently-asked-questions - updated 2-6-2026.pdf
  

  
  

  Thanks to funding from National Endowment for the Arts; Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) of Salt Lake County; Creative West; Utah Division of Arts and Museums; City of Murray; Salt Lake City Arts Council; Utah Storytelling Guild; Murray City Library; Pleasant Grove Library; and people like you.
  

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• Pleasant Grove Library - May 5, 2026 - Story Crossroads

  • When
    5 May 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Pleasant Grove Library, 30 E. Center St., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

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  The Pleasant Grove Library is one of several locations for the 2026 Story Crossroads Summit & Festival. Join us for engaging virtual workshops and free, live performances in three different libraries, a park, and schools—spotlighting youth and community tellers alongside professional story artists.

  Featuring: Betty Sawyer & Ted Erekson plus 10 community and youth tellers

  Location on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:30pm-8:00pm:
  Pleasant Grove Library
  30 E. Center St., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  Accessibility:
  The Pleasant Grove Library is wheelchair accessible on the East side on the lower level and then take the elevator up to the main level. If you have specific access needs or accommodation requests, please contact us in advance—we’re happy to support your visit.

  Explore the full 4-day Summit & Festival schedule at various locations here:
  http://storycrossroads.org/Festival

  Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799

  
  

  Thanks to funding from National Endowment for the Arts; Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) of Salt Lake County; Creative West; Utah Division of Arts and Museums; City of Murray; Salt Lake City Arts Council; Utah Storytelling Guild; Murray City Library; Pleasant Grove Library; and people like you.
  

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• American Fork Library - May 6, 2026 - Story Crossroads

  • When
    6 May 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    American Fork Library, 64 S. 100 E., American Fork, UT 84003

  Register

  The American Fork Library is one of several locations for the 2026 Story Crossroads Summit & Festival. Join us for engaging virtual workshops and free, live performances in three different libraries, a park, and schools—spotlighting youth and community tellers alongside professional story artists.

  Featuring: Paul Boruff & Karla Huntsman plus 10 community and youth tellers

  Location on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:30pm-8:00pm:
  American Fork Library
  64 S. 100 E., American Fork, UT 84003

  Accessibility:
  The American Fork Library is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access needs or accommodation requests, please contact us in advance—we’re happy to support your visit.

  Explore the full 4-day Summit & Festival schedule at various locations here:
  http://storycrossroads.org/Festival

  Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799

  
  

  Thanks to funding from National Endowment for the Arts; Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) of Salt Lake County; Creative West; Utah Division of Arts and Museums; City of Murray; Salt Lake City Arts Council; Utah Storytelling Guild; Murray City Library; Pleasant Grove Library; and people like you.
  

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