2012 Events
Once Upon A Midwinter
December 8, 2012. Calgary. Details forthcoming.
November 24, 2012. Edmonton. Details forthcoming.
Recording!
June - August 2012. "Once Upon A Midwinter" - a double CD of songs and stories to call back the sun. For release late 2012.
Concert Comox, B.C.
May, 2012. Details forthcoming.
Concerts Vancouver, B.C.
May, 2012. Details forthcoming.
International Shamanic Conference
Squamish, B.C.
May 9 - 13, 2012. "Bones of the Ancestors", an international Shamanic conference featuring teachers from many Shamanic traditions. Conference nearly 100% sold out - only a few spaces remaining!
Workshop
Saturday, April 7, 2012. "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
World Storytelling Day 2012: The World Tree
Sunday, March 18, 2012. Tri-Wood Community Centre, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW Calgary. An afternoon of stories from around the world. Details coming soon.
Workshop
Saturday, March 10, 2012. 'Songlines': 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The whole of life is song - flows and shifts in rhythm and melody and theme. We are meant to sing - every one of us. The Celts had a legacy of music that wrapped through every aspect of their lives. A workshop for anyone who enjoys music singing or wants to - with simple, playful explorations with voice and rhythm to sing in the joys of the day and the day to come. Wellspring Calgary.
Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 2012. "The Art of Dreaming": An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements of shamanism as a spiritual practice.
Concert
Friday, March 2, 2011. "Dreaming of Spring": 7:00 - 8:30 PM. With Barb Olorenshaw on violin and Dominic Young on percussion!
By winter's end, we have nearly forgotten the sweetness of robinsong and warm sun on our skin. But the heart doesn't really forget - in song, it all comes back once more. An evening of music to get your heart singing and your toes tapping. Wellspring Calgary.
Calgary Teacher's Convention
Thursday, February 16, 2011. Calgary, AB
'Once Upon A Story'. The Brothers Grimm had their first collection of fairy tales published in 1812, and the wisdom in these tales still speaks with clarity two centuries later.
2012 Alberta Winter Games
Spruce Grove, AB:
Storytelling Performances
February 11:
10:30 AM Tri Leisure Centre
1:00 & 3:00 PM Stony Plain Library
4:00 PM Spruce Grove Library
February 12:
12:30 & 1:30 PM Spruce Grove Library
Storytelling Performance/Residence
2011/2012 School Year:
West Springs Elementary, Calgary
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
Woodlands Elementary, Calgary
Ethel M. Johnson School, Calgary
Nellie McClung Elementary, Calgary
St. Philip's Fine Arts School, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Calgary Girl's School, Calgary
2011 Events
Calgary, AB:
Once Upon A Midwinter
We have always used song and story to try and coax back the light and warmth in the darkest part of the year.
Join Celtic harpist and storyteller Jeff Stockton (and special guests!) for an evening of magic and delight for all ages!
Special Guests:
Barb Olorenshaw - Violinist Extraordinaire
Carmen Stockton - Comedian & Funny Lady
Dominic Young - Percussion
Saturday, December 3, 2011. 7:30PM
Boris Roubakine Recital Hall,
University of Calgary.
Tickets @ Campus Ticket Centre
403-220-7202
Celtic Folk Club Calgary
Saturday, November 26, 2011. Haysboro Community Centre. 1204 - 89th Ave SW Calgary. 7:30 PM. Tickets 403-851-5200 or tickets@celticfolkcalgary.org
Workshop
Friday, November 4, 2011. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
"Blessings Upon Blessings". An evening of gentle and elegant movement, song and story - celebrating the many blessings that surround us in our lives. With Jane Sponiar.
Wellspring Calgary
Fine Arts Education Conference
Friday, October 28, 2011. Calgary, AB
"Mystery & Mastery" - half day session, exploring the dynamic between inspiration (mystery) and intention (mastery) in creating a rich fine arts learning environment.
Fundraiser: Wellspring Calgary Tri - Wellathon
Sunday, September 25, 2011. Presenting 'The Art of Stillness' as part of a fundraiser event for Wellspring Calgary.
Edmonton Storytelling Festival
"River of Dreams" September 4 & 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4
"A River Runs Through Us"
Tales of love and loss from East & West.
3:00-3:50 PM solo performance
St Michael's Church.
Sunday Evening Concert - 8:00 - 10:00 PM
One of several storytellers, Egge's Barn.
Monday, September 5
"Beneath The Surface, A Shadow!"
Bloodthirsty monsters abound!
2:00 - 2:50 PM solo performance
St Michael's Church.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 25, 2011
12:00 PM: Lower Schoolhouse.
Stories on the Celtic harp.
12:45 PM: Aspen Cafe & Gallery.
Songs on the Celtic harp.
Workshop
Friday, June 17, 2011. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
"Summer's Dance". Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of the flow of tai chi (with Jane Sponiar) and the flow of music on the Celtic harp.
Wellspring Calgary
Central Alberta Children's Festival
June 3 & 4, 2011
Main Stage, Friday, June 3, 12:45 - 1:45 PM
Saturday, June 4, 10:45 - 11:45 AM
Red Deer, Alberta
Concert Comox, B.C.
House concert with harpist and singer Roger Helfrick.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:00 - 9:30 PM
By invitation.
Concert Vancouver, B.C.
An Evening of Song & Story
Monday, May 9, 2011. 7:00 - 8:30PM.
Banyen Books & Sound
3608 West 4th Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C.
Canadian Shamanic Conference
May 4 - 8, 2011: 'Birthing & Blossoming'. Squamish, British Columbia. Presenting "Songlines", Saturday, May 7. Conference completely sold out.
Workshop
Saturday, April 16, 2011. "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation. Event full.
Workshop
Saturday, March 19, 2011. "Songlines": An experiential workshop, exploring the power of song in shamanic practice. Event full.
Workshop
Sunday, February 27, 2011. 1:00 - 3:00 PM
"Story as Personal Talsiman" - exploring the power of story in the quest for wellness and wholeness.
Wellspring Calgary
Storytelling Performance/Residence
2010/2011 School Year - Storytelling residencies sold out completely for the 2010/2011 school year - (now booking for the 2011/2012 school year).
Edgemont Elementary, Calgary
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
St. Philip's Fine Arts School, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Scenic Acres Elementary, Calgary
Elbow Park Elementary, Calgary
Calgary Girl's School, Calgary
Dr Coffin Elementary, Calgary
Fish Creek Elementary, Calgary
Glendale Elementary, Calgary
2010 Events
Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
Provincial Showcase
Performers for Young Audiences
October 21st, 2010. 7:00PM
Memorial Centre, Red Deer, AB.
Calgary: CD Release Concert
Friday, October 8, 2010: 7:30 PM
With full ensemble.
Eckhardt-Grammatte Concert Hall
Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Water Valley Celtic Festival
June 26, 2010.
11:15 AM: Lower Schoolhouse.
Solo Storytelling set.
6:45 PM: Aspen Cafe & Gallery.
Music set with violinist Barb Olorenshaw.
Storytelling Concert
May 21, 2010. Hospice Calgary Annual Retreat, Kananaskis.
Storytelling Concert
May 19, 2010. Calgary Reads year end celebration.
Fort Calgary.
Workshop
April 19, 2010. "Joy in the Journey": An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements and techniques involved in shamanic practice.
Workshop
March 15, 2010. "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
Storytelling Performance/Residence
2009/2010 School Year
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Bowcroft Elemetntary, Calgary
Midnapore Elementary, Calgary
University Elementary, Calgary
Fish Creek Elementary, Calgary
Crossfield Middle, Crossfield
A.E. Bowers, Airdrie
Glendale Elementary, Calgary