Story Crossroads upcoming events

Thurgood Marshall & Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Storytelling Pairings (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Experience an inspiring evening as two champions of justice come to life. Larenz Jordan portrays Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a fearless advocate for civil rights, while Steffani Raff brings Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the stage. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how their courage, determination, and commitment to equality transformed American law and expanded justice for generations.

Featured Historical Portrayals on October 15, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:

Thurgood Marshall — portrayed by Larenz Jordan
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — portrayed by Steffani Raff

Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.

Story Crossroads is honored to be one of only 50 organizations nationwide selected to receive an America250 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is presented in collaboration with the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership.

105th Story Crossroads Fundraising House Concert featuring Bradley Mackay (23 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00pm-8:00pm MDT (UTC -6)

Featured Story Artist: Bradley Mackay

Address: Jessop Home, 1736 North 210 East, Orem, UT 84057

If you need directions, please call or text Dalliene Jessop at 801-787-2416

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.

The Unexplainable Events at Highcliff Estate

Seven dinner guests never returned from their visit to Highcliff Estate. Lady Highcliff, whose mind is said to be unraveling faster than a dropped spool of thread, has also disappeared. Forensic experts and priests alike would be unable to determine what occurred there, for something entirely other transpired. Would you be able to see the unseeable, touch the untouchable, and understand the incomprehensible in time to discover their fate? And could you do it before something happens to your own mind? Come and find out through professional storyteller and actor Bradley Mackay.

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This is an indoor 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.

How to Tell Stories that Build Bridges taught by Susan O'Halloran (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Saturday, November 7, 2026

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

Story Facilitator: Susan O'Halloran

How to Tell Stories that Build Bridges

Learn how to create engaging stories with social justice themes. Sue O’Halloran will demonstrate how she approaches her race equity stories. These principles will apply to any cause that calls to you, whether you are an active advocate or just beginning to take on stories with a deeper purpose. You will be able to distinguish between stories that preach in negative, patronizing ways and those that influence by combining education and entertainment, thereby respecting, enlightening, and emotionally moving your audience.

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

Aretha Franklin & Julia Ward Howe: Storytelling Pairings (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Experience an inspiring evening as two extraordinary women whose voices helped shape America come to life. Betty Sawyer portrays Aretha Franklin, whose powerful music and unwavering support for the civil rights movement made her an enduring cultural icon, while Holly Robison brings Julia Ward Howe to the stage, sharing the story of the abolitionist, poet, and composer whose words stirred a nation toward freedom and justice. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these remarkable women used their gifts to inspire hope, courage, and lasting change.

Featured Historical Portrayals on November 12, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:

Aretha Franklin — portrayed by Betty Sawyer
Julia Ward Howe — portrayed by Holly Robison

Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.

Booker T Washington & John Adams: Storytelling Pairings (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Experience an inspiring evening as two visionary leaders who believed education could transform lives come to life. Everett L. Spencer portrays Booker T. Washington, the renowned educator and reformer who expanded opportunities through learning and self-determination, while Jeff Driggs brings John Adams to the stage, sharing the story of the Founding Father who championed education as essential to preserving liberty and democracy. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these remarkable men helped shape the future of America through knowledge, leadership, and public service.

Featured Historical Portrayals on November 19, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:

Booker T Washington — portrayed by Everett L Spencer, The MESSENGER
John Adams — portrayed by Jeff Driggs

Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.

Sojourner Truth & Susan B Anthony: Storytelling Pairings (10 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Experience an inspiring evening as two fearless advocates for freedom and equality come to life. Charlotte Starks portrays Sojourner Truth, the formerly enslaved abolitionist whose powerful words challenged injustice and championed women's rights, while Jan C. Smith brings Susan B. Anthony to the stage, sharing the story of the tireless suffragist who dedicated her life to securing equal rights and the vote for women. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these extraordinary women used courage, conviction, and perseverance to help transform the course of American history.

Featured Historical Portrayals on December 10, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:

Sojourner Truth — portrayed by Charlotte Starks (Mama Charlotte)
Susan B Anthony — portrayed by Jan C Smith

Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.

Ida B Wells & Emily Dickinson: Storytelling Pairings (17 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Experience an inspiring evening as two extraordinary women whose words changed America come to life. Franque Bains portrays Ida B. Wells, the fearless journalist who exposed injustice and championed civil rights, while Janine Evans brings Emily Dickinson to the stage, revealing the brilliance of a poet whose deeply personal and innovative verse transformed American literature. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how truth, imagination, and the written word can challenge injustice, inspire reflection, and leave a legacy that endures across generations.

Featured Historical Portrayals on December 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:

Ida B Wells — portrayed by Franque Bains
Emily Dickinson — portrayed by Janine Evans

Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Questions? Email info@storycrossroads.org or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.