Get in the spooky mood with ghost stories told by professional storytellers in the MLK Café Garden. This October, we're getting in the Halloween spirit with oral storytelling! Professional storytellers Jane Dorfman, Jessica Robinson, and Jack Scheer from Better Said Than Done, a local community of professional storytellers, will perform live, original spooky ghost stories in the Café Garden space of the MLK Library, located next to Marianne's on the first floor. Guests are encouraged to bring weather-appropriate jackets or … Continue reading →

Join Better Said Than Done on YouTube, on October 13, 2022 at 8:00pm Eastern, for “Storytelling: The Musical.” Storytellers Lona Bartlett, Norm Brecke, Alton Chung, Gwendolyn Napier, Anne Rutherford, and Ed Stivender will entertain you with a selection of musical stories. Emcee Jessica Robinson will wisely speak, and not sing, her part. Tickets on sale at: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2022/09/10/storytelling-the-musical/ Suggested contribution $15 per attendee. Minimum $5. Proceeds will be divided among the storytellers. All ticket holders receive a link to watch live … Continue reading →

Storytelling is coming to the Alleghany Highlands. The Historic Masonic Theatre and Virginia Storytelling Alliance are excited to bring to you the Alleghany Highlands Storyfest. Storytelling enthusiasts are invited to be a part of the very first Alleghany Highlands Storyfest through a partnership between The Historic Masonic Theatre and Virginia Storytelling Alliance, with support from The Alleghany Foundation. Performances will include regional storytellers and feature storytellers Kim Weitkamp and Donna Washington. In addition to three storytelling concerts, there will be … Continue reading →

Join Better Said Than Done on November 10, 2022 at 8:00pm Eastern, online, for “Unreal: stories of magical realism, urban fantasy, and alternate reality.” With storytellers Milbre Burch, Heather Forest, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Donna Washington. Tickets on sale at: https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2022/10/15/unreal-stories/ Suggested contribution $15 per attendee. Minimum $5. Proceeds will be divided among the storytellers. This show will be recorded. All ticket holders receive a zoom link to watch live and then a Youtube link after … Continue reading →

On November 26, 2022, join emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Richard Barr, Adam Booth, J.R. Denson, Alex Dixon, Jenn Kamara, Carol Moore, and Andrea Young for “Body, Mind, and Spirit: stories about our selves.” In-person, at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2022/10/27/body-mind-and-spirit/ $5 Minimum for Virtual Only/$15 for In-Person In-person, tickets at The Auld Shebeen are limited. We suggest you purchase tickets in advance, on the website. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., … Continue reading →