Story Salon

Salon for Tuesday March 3.

Denise Withers — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:50:06 +0000

Hi all

I’m not going to make it tonight – but if there are others who’d like to attend, let me know and I’ll be sure to hook you all up.

Denise

Future of the salon

Denise Withers — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:48:58 +0000

I’m looking for input and ideas to grow the salon and boost attendance by story professionals. If you have any suggestions to share, please comment here or send me a note.

Thanks!

Denise

Where television & film intersect with participatory culture and transmedia storytelling

Denise Withers — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:54:15 +0000

CHECK OUT THIS UP-COMING EVENT
Join us for a lively discussion about what is happening ‘out there’ on the web as new
technologies catapult media makers into a whole new world of thinking about their
creative product. Our expert panel will discuss their own experiences, case studies and
look at how different franchises have tapped in to new digital cultures and tools to benefit their conventional media brands.

A FREE must attend panel for anyone interested in storytelling and the distribution of
cultural content in the digital age.

Facilitator: Sue Biely, Media Consultant
Panelists: Kris Krug, President of Raincity Studios
Phillip Djwa, President of Agentic Strategies and Communication
Jeff McPherson, Creator Tiki Bar TV
Steve Bocska, President of Pug Pharm Productions
Henry Jenkins, Director of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program

When:
6:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 11

Where:
SFU Harbour Centre (515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver), Fletcher Challenge
Theatre

We’re on Facebook

Denise Withers — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:48:46 +0000

I’ve added the Story Salon as an event on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=45813116591

Please help spread the word!
See you on Tues. Feb. 3.

Denise

Story runs deep

Denise Withers — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:57:33 +0000

And so do the puddles these days!

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who braved the floods last night to join us at the first Story Salon! I never would have imagined that the stories would range from Norse mythology to biotech innovation to boxed wine research in South Africa

WHAT’S NEXT:
I plan to keep this going, sticking with this regular time-slot: the first Tuesday of every month from 6-8 at Waazubee. As you know, these types of events depend on word of mouth to build and grow, so please continue to invite story-minded friends and colleagues to join us.

STAY CONNECTED:
I will NOT be sending out reminder emails – don’t want to jam up inboxes more than they already are. So please, mark the next date on your calendar NOW (Feb. 3) and continue check in here for updates.

I also welcome you to contribute to the blog. If you already have a WordPress username, email it to me and I’ll add you add a contributor.

Thanks again for sharing. Stay dry out there and I’ll see you next month.

Denise

Story trumps snow!

Denise Withers — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:59:54 +0000

The Salon is still on for Jan. 6!

Waazubee is just 8 blocks from the Skytrain – a great alternative for those who haven’t yet dug out their cars.

Bring your snow stories – can you imagine a better ice-breaker? (Pun intended!)

See you there!
Denise

Welcome to the Story Salon!

Denise Withers — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:27 +0000

The Story Salon is an informal, monthly gathering of professionals in B.C.’s Lower Mainland who use story in their work. The idea is create an opportunity for story practitioners to get together “off the clock” to rant, rave, drink, dine – whatever. (It’s something like Green Drinks, if you’ve ever joined them).

There’s no agenda nor presentation. Everyone is welcome – from journalists and educators – to park interpreters and extreme programmers. You don’t need to be a story expert – just someone who appreciates the power and value of using story for something other than art & entertainment. Our goal is to be inclusive, collegial, inquisitive (and maybe even just a little fun!)

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Waazubee Cafe, 1622 Commercial Drive, just north of First Ave in Vancouver.

That’s it! If you have any questions, email storysalon [AT] watershedstories.com for more info.

See you there!