Calendar of Events 2008

(last updated 1/9/08)

Healing Stories - I tell humorous and healing stories twice monthly at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. I tell stories to adult patients in a group setting. We usually have a lively discussion, swap a few jokes and stories. On occasion I go room to room.

March

Warm Stories for a Cold Winters Night - Friday, March 14  7 - 8 PM - Join me by the fireside at he North Park Village Nature Center for Stories of Hope and New Beginnings... Spring. Open to all. Children $3 Adults $5 Nature Center is located at 5801 N Pulaski, Chicago Call (312) 744-54572 for reservations.

Maple Syrup Festival - Saturday and Sunday, March 29 & 30 10 AM - 3 PM This is my 11th apperance at the festival. Storytelling time varies. Starting around 10:30 until 2:30. Cold or wet weather storytelling will be inside. Folks who come out to this free event are treated to varous programs including: learning how trees are tapped, how to boil sap into syrup (and tasting it too), guided walks, live music and my stories of spring. We will also be performing an ancient Italian ritual to chase the winter away. Nature Center is located at 5801 N Pulaski, Chicago Call (312) 744-54572 for information.

February

Warm Stories for a Cold Winters Night - Friday, February 8   7 - 8 PM - Join me by the fireside at he North Park Village Nature Center for tales of Love: Prince and Princess Stories . Open to all. Children $3 Adults $5 Nature Center is located at 5801 N Pulaski, Chicago Call (312) 744-54572 for reservations.

January

Polar Adventure Days

Date: 01/19/08
Start Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Storytelling with Mark Kater 2-4 PM
Cost: free
Location : Northerly Island on the Lakefront near downtown Chicago.

Come out and enjoy winter in Chicago at the annual Polar Adventure Days event. In January you can see Siberian Huskies and other live animals, watch as amazing ice sculptures are made, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, listen to storyteller Mark Kater, make a nature craft, explore the island on snow-shoes (if there's snow) and enjoy hot cocoa. All are welcome at this family friendly event.
Driving Directions: Take Lake Shore Drive (N. or S.) to the 18 St./Museum Campus exit. Follow Museum Campus Dr. toward Adler Planetarium. Turn right on Lynn White Dr. Go past the Charter One Pavilion (on the left) and the Burnham Harbor Yacht Club (on the right). The Visitor Center and free parking are on the left side. CTA: Take the #146 bus, exit at Lynn White Dr. and walk suoth to the Visitor Center.

Warm Stories for a Cold Winters Night - Friday, January 11   7 - 8 PM - Join me by the fireside at he North Park Village Nature Center for tales form the Long House - Native American StoriesStories . Open to all. Children $3 Adults $5 Nature Center is located at 5801 N Pulaski, Chicago Call (312) 744-54572 for reservations.