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2006

Friday and Saturday - July 28th and 29th, 2006 In Parker and Palmer Lake, Colorado

The Poet's Tale, The Teller's Song, The Singer's Story

SUSAN MARIE FRONTCZAK
Boulder, Colorado
A dancer and storyteller, Susan fairly revels in poetic ballads, both ancient and modern. She is expert at recreating historical figures Marie Curie, Mary Shelley, and more. Susan says, "Give me a place to stand and I will take you someplace else." We say, "Let's go!" JOHN BEACH
Rock Springs, Wyoming
John Beach knows well the Old West and the New. Broadcaster, teacher, historian, and longtime storyteller, John shares tall tales, true tales, and "rejiggered" tales set in the West, often accompanied by musical instruments.

STACY DYSON
Colorado Springs, Colorado
To listen to the Stacy's poetry is to take an emotional journey on a roller coaster road. Song, narrative, and rhythms of rock and soul, all blend in her powerful performance. Many think Stacy is the poet laureate of Colorado Springs. They could be right.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Pam Faro, Jamie LaRue, Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Nancy Marshall, Storytelling Kids, Brad Bowles and John Stansfield!

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2005

Friday and Saturday - July 29th and 30th, 2005 In Parker and Palmer Lake, Colorado

The Wild World of Story

JULIE DAVIS
Caribou, Colorado
Julie, a fifth-generation Coloradoan, is a musician and storyteller with a national reputation. A masterful teacher of voice, story, and several instruments, she presents inspiring stories and songs for all ages, many based on her experiences with wilderness and wildlife. CHERIE KARO SCHWARTZ
Denver, Colorado
She weaves an interactive web among teller, tales, and audience. Cherie shares Jewish and international folklore, family and original stories, all with heartfelt style. She is the author of Circle Spinning: Jewish Turning and Returning Tales and two other engaging folklore collections.

JOHN STANSFIELD
Monument, Colorado
Since 1979, John has performed tales and ballads from the West--and the world. Wilderness advocate, historian, and award-winning author of the new biography, Enos Mills: Rocky Mountain Naturalist, he has been called "Storyteller Extraordinaire" by the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, Colorado Springs.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Sydney Solis, Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Nancy Marshall, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and Eric Patterson.

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2004

Friday and Saturday - July 30th and 31st, 2004 In Castle Rock and Palmer Lake, Colorado

Everybody Needs a Story

OPALANGA PUGH
Denver, Colorado
Opalanga is a twenty-first century urban storyteller, a griot in the African oral tradition. She shares spirited performances, hosts ceremonies, and conducts workshops for corporate, educational, and mental health audiences in the US, Canada, and West Africa. PAT MENDOZA
Denver, Colorado
Storyteller in word and song, musician, composer, writer, historian, multiculturalist, Pat Mendoza is a one-man folklife festival. His stories come from wherever he goes South Pacific islands, the cities of Europe, the rivers of Viet Nam, and the mountains and plains of North America.

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SUSAN KAPLAN
Denver, Colorado
A social worker who integrates story into her practice with adults, children, and families, Susan is also well known for her moving storytelling performances and engaging workshops. She helped create the bilingual performance group, Storytellers Who Cross Borders.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Linda Batlin, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield.

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2003

Thursday, Friday and Saturday - July 31st, August 1st, and 2nd, 2003 In Palmer Lake, Colorado

America's Story Heritage

JOE HAYES
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Joe Tells stories of his native Southwest derived from Hispanic and American Indian traditions, as well as tall tales. In his animated performances and numerous books, he often shares the gift of laughter with his audiences. Image
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Brighton, Colorado
Internationally known, Lois tours her stories from here to Taiwan, Republic of China. Her repetoire features folklore, Bible stories, personal tales, childrens' literature, and especially, stories from African and African-American cultures. Image
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Cascade, Colorado
Historian, writer, and musician Mark Gardner tells true tales and plays popular and folk of the Santa Fe Trail era and the West. He recently wrote In the Shadow of Pikes Peak: An Illustrated History of Colorado Springs.

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KATE LUTZ
Denver, Colorado
Colorado contemporary teller Kate Lutz presents lively folktales, mountain adventures, and personal stories celebrating courage, humor, wisdom, and healing. Kate is currently co-president of the Rocky Mountain Storytellers Guild.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Max Hale, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

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2002

Thursday, Friday and Saturday - August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2002 In Palmer Lake, Colorado

Story Medicine - Humor and Healing

NORMA LIVO
Lakewood, Colorado
Born in the hills of western Pennsylvania and an immigrant to Colorado over 40 years ago, Norma's life has been enriched by family, stories, and music (though, she says, she never could dance). She is a true believer in the value and need of sharing our stories. DENNIS FREEMAN
Phoenix, Arizona
Dennis is Colorado born and Arizona enchanted, a combat pilot in Viet Nam, an ocean sailor, and award winning oral historian, and a life-long storyteller. Stories from fact, folklore, family, and fantasy - he tells them all, deftly and engagingly. BETT KOPIT
Lafayette, Colorado
Dynamic actor, singer, and storyteller Bett Kopit tours her acclaimed one woman show of storytelling and singing throughout the nation, but the small towns of the American West are her favorites. She's expert in the uses of the performing arts in education.

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CASSANDRA SEWELL
Denver, Colorado
Cassandra shares stories about African American women growing up in the South of the 1960s and 1970s. Her messages of wisdom and faith are delivered with forthrightness and power.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Greg Martin, Max Hale, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

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2001

Thursday, Friday and Saturday - August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2001 In Palmer Lake, Colorado

DAN McCRIMMON
Littleton, Colorado
His songs and stories deftly recreate the history of the West - and his own history. From a pioneering Colorado family, Dan is a folksinger, songwriter, recording artist, teacher, and historical interpreter with a well-deserved national reputation. ELDRENA DOUMA
Canyon, Texas
As a little girl in the Pueblo, Eldrena (Blue Corn) heard the storytelling of her grandmother, Siya. Now she shares family and traditional stories from her heritage, as well as original stories, with audiences, young and old, across the country. BAILEY PHELPS
Lafayette, Colorado
With his background as an ordained minister and tribal member of the Cherokee Nation, Bailey gives voice to many cultures through traditional tales and music. He also creates new stories and poems to touch the heart and tickle the ribs.

Also Featured:

KATHY TOTTEN
Littleton, Colorado
Librarian, mother, storytelling event organizer, singer, musician, writer, naturalist - Kathy does many things well. But her storytelling, be it factual or fanciful, is one of her strongest suits.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
JoAnn Pinto, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

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2000

Thursday, Friday and Saturday - August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2000 In Palmer Lake, Colorado

Stories from Down Under, Over There, and Around Here

PAUL TAYLOR
Australia and Laramie, Wyoming
Australian storyteller, musician, and world traveler, Paul Taylor worked with Aboriginal people in Australia's far north where he took up the musical tradition of the didjeridoo. The Austin Chronicle calls him "... didjeridoo and storytelling master, the ever charming and funny Paul Taylor." TEDDI SHUSH
Lewisville, Texas
Teddi Shush (Bear) has used stories to teach about Native America since 1969. Rooted in the oral tradition of her native Laguna and Apache heritage, her animated storytelling is often spiced with song and dance. MOLLY HARRIS
England and Colorado Springs, Colorado
Trained in the theaters and music halls of her native England, Molly captivates audiences with her "Stories to Go" from literature and folklore. Her personal experience stories, often touching, sometimes uproarious, are irresistible.

Also Featured:

PAM FARO
Lafayette, Colorado
Combine Pam's exquisite voice and expert musicianship with her fascinating stories, both fanciful and true, and you will hear why she is one of the most popular storytellers in the Rocky Mountains.

Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were:
Eldrena Douma, Lance Wedor, Ronnie Roo, John Stansfield, Avis Cook, and Brad Bowles.

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	SUSAN MARIE FRONTCZAK Boulder, Colorado A dancer and storyteller, Susan fairly revels in poetic ballads, both ancient and modern. She is expert at recreating historical figures Marie Curie, Mary Shelley, and more. Susan says, "Give me a place to stand and I will take you someplace else." We say, "Let's go!"	JOHN BEACH Rock Springs, Wyoming John Beach knows well the Old West and the New. Broadcaster, teacher, historian, and longtime storyteller, John shares tall tales, true tales, and "rejiggered" tales set in the West, often accompanied by musical instruments.
	STACY DYSON Colorado Springs, Colorado To listen to the Stacy's poetry is to take an emotional journey on a roller coaster road. Song, narrative, and rhythms of rock and soul, all blend in her powerful performance. Many think Stacy is the poet laureate of Colorado Springs. They could be right.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Pam Faro, Jamie LaRue, Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Nancy Marshall, Storytelling Kids, Brad Bowles and John Stansfield!

	JULIE DAVIS Caribou, Colorado Julie, a fifth-generation Coloradoan, is a musician and storyteller with a national reputation. A masterful teacher of voice, story, and several instruments, she presents inspiring stories and songs for all ages, many based on her experiences with wilderness and wildlife.	CHERIE KARO SCHWARTZ Denver, Colorado She weaves an interactive web among teller, tales, and audience. Cherie shares Jewish and international folklore, family and original stories, all with heartfelt style. She is the author of Circle Spinning: Jewish Turning and Returning Tales and two other engaging folklore collections.
	JOHN STANSFIELD Monument, Colorado Since 1979, John has performed tales and ballads from the West--and the world. Wilderness advocate, historian, and award-winning author of the new biography, Enos Mills: Rocky Mountain Naturalist, he has been called "Storyteller Extraordinaire" by the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, Colorado Springs.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Sydney Solis, Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Nancy Marshall, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and Eric Patterson.

	OPALANGA PUGH Denver, Colorado Opalanga is a twenty-first century urban storyteller, a griot in the African oral tradition. She shares spirited performances, hosts ceremonies, and conducts workshops for corporate, educational, and mental health audiences in the US, Canada, and West Africa.	PAT MENDOZA Denver, Colorado Storyteller in word and song, musician, composer, writer, historian, multiculturalist, Pat Mendoza is a one-man folklife festival. His stories come from wherever he goes South Pacific islands, the cities of Europe, the rivers of Viet Nam, and the mountains and plains of North America.
Also Featured:	SUSAN KAPLAN Denver, Colorado A social worker who integrates story into her practice with adults, children, and families, Susan is also well known for her moving storytelling performances and engaging workshops. She helped create the bilingual performance group, Storytellers Who Cross Borders.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Priscilla Queen, Max Hale, Linda Batlin, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield.

	JOE HAYES Santa Fe, New Mexico Joe Tells stories of his native Southwest derived from Hispanic and American Indian traditions, as well as tall tales. In his animated performances and numerous books, he often shares the gift of laughter with his audiences.	Image Unavailable	LOIS BURRELL Brighton, Colorado Internationally known, Lois tours her stories from here to Taiwan, Republic of China. Her repetoire features folklore, Bible stories, personal tales, childrens' literature, and especially, stories from African and African-American cultures.	Image Unavailable	MARK GARDNER Cascade, Colorado Historian, writer, and musician Mark Gardner tells true tales and plays popular and folk of the Santa Fe Trail era and the West. He recently wrote In the Shadow of Pikes Peak: An Illustrated History of Colorado Springs.
Also Featured:	KATE LUTZ Denver, Colorado Colorado contemporary teller Kate Lutz presents lively folktales, mountain adventures, and personal stories celebrating courage, humor, wisdom, and healing. Kate is currently co-president of the Rocky Mountain Storytellers Guild.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Max Hale, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

	NORMA LIVO Lakewood, Colorado Born in the hills of western Pennsylvania and an immigrant to Colorado over 40 years ago, Norma's life has been enriched by family, stories, and music (though, she says, she never could dance). She is a true believer in the value and need of sharing our stories.	DENNIS FREEMAN Phoenix, Arizona Dennis is Colorado born and Arizona enchanted, a combat pilot in Viet Nam, an ocean sailor, and award winning oral historian, and a life-long storyteller. Stories from fact, folklore, family, and fantasy - he tells them all, deftly and engagingly.	BETT KOPIT Lafayette, Colorado Dynamic actor, singer, and storyteller Bett Kopit tours her acclaimed one woman show of storytelling and singing throughout the nation, but the small towns of the American West are her favorites. She's expert in the uses of the performing arts in education.
Also Featured:	CASSANDRA SEWELL Denver, Colorado Cassandra shares stories about African American women growing up in the South of the 1960s and 1970s. Her messages of wisdom and faith are delivered with forthrightness and power.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Greg Martin, Max Hale, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

	DAN McCRIMMON Littleton, Colorado His songs and stories deftly recreate the history of the West - and his own history. From a pioneering Colorado family, Dan is a folksinger, songwriter, recording artist, teacher, and historical interpreter with a well-deserved national reputation.	ELDRENA DOUMA Canyon, Texas As a little girl in the Pueblo, Eldrena (Blue Corn) heard the storytelling of her grandmother, Siya. Now she shares family and traditional stories from her heritage, as well as original stories, with audiences, young and old, across the country.	BAILEY PHELPS Lafayette, Colorado With his background as an ordained minister and tribal member of the Cherokee Nation, Bailey gives voice to many cultures through traditional tales and music. He also creates new stories and poems to touch the heart and tickle the ribs.
Also Featured:	KATHY TOTTEN Littleton, Colorado Librarian, mother, storytelling event organizer, singer, musician, writer, naturalist - Kathy does many things well. But her storytelling, be it factual or fanciful, is one of her strongest suits.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: JoAnn Pinto, Priscilla Queen, Brad Bowles, Storytelling Kids, and John Stansfield

	PAUL TAYLOR Australia and Laramie, Wyoming Australian storyteller, musician, and world traveler, Paul Taylor worked with Aboriginal people in Australia's far north where he took up the musical tradition of the didjeridoo. The Austin Chronicle calls him "... didjeridoo and storytelling master, the ever charming and funny Paul Taylor."	TEDDI SHUSH Lewisville, Texas Teddi Shush (Bear) has used stories to teach about Native America since 1969. Rooted in the oral tradition of her native Laguna and Apache heritage, her animated storytelling is often spiced with song and dance.	MOLLY HARRIS England and Colorado Springs, Colorado Trained in the theaters and music halls of her native England, Molly captivates audiences with her "Stories to Go" from literature and folklore. Her personal experience stories, often touching, sometimes uproarious, are irresistible.
Also Featured:	PAM FARO Lafayette, Colorado Combine Pam's exquisite voice and expert musicianship with her fascinating stories, both fanciful and true, and you will hear why she is one of the most popular storytellers in the Rocky Mountains.
Other Rocky Mountain Storyfolk that were presented that year were: Eldrena Douma, Lance Wedor, Ronnie Roo, John Stansfield, Avis Cook, and Brad Bowles.