Who was Kasturba Gandhi? As Mahatma Gandhi’s wife, Kasturba Gandhi was an activist, a freedom fighter in her own right, and an inspiration to many in India’s struggle for independence. South Sound Story Guild zooms in storyteller Roopa Mohan, a native of India, now from San Francisco, California. Roopa takes on the persona of Kasturba …
What: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: Door at 6pm Show at 7pm Where: Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA Tickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office. You Can at the DOOR, no one turned …
History Olympia On Wednesday, September 2 at Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, four tellers from the South Sound Story Guild will tell four different histories of our town, Olympia, Washington. Pioneer history of Sylvester’s Park, Michael T. Simmons, George Bush, and Daniel Bigelow; a young boy’s ride on the …
Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark, a free evening of storytelling under the trees at Squaxin Park, August 8, 2026. The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling with a lineup of lighthearted, humorous folktales and end with spooky stories as the sunlight fades. Meet us at the …
On the second Wednesday of the month, the South Sound Story Guild gathers at Olympia’s Harbor House, where attendees preserve and celebrate the art of oral storytelling. Whether a funny yarn passed down through the generations, a spooky legend or the tale of a great mythological hero, the South Sound Story Guild holds space for members of the guild and the greater community to be entertained, learn something new, and share their own stories.
The Fall/Winter print edition of OLY ARTS N0. 34 is published! Here is a list of the articles and where in the Olympia area you can pick up your FREE copy. Enjoy!
Two storytellers, Ira Kitmacher and John Bertholl tell scary stories from the sea and from childhood, like how Dad lost his middle finger! The second hour is the Story Swap, where audience members have the opportunity to tell their own stories. South Sound Story Guild promotes the oral art of storytelling for adults. Come to …
For ages 13 and up. Registration Required and Space is Limited. Register at tinyurl.com/storyoly Learn the basics of good live, oral, performative storytelling with local expert storyteller Elizabeth Lord. Learn how to shape a personal experience/memory into a compelling oral narrative and recall all its details without memorization. Learn what works when telling to an …
Elizabeth Lord, featured teller for South Sound Story Guild. February gives us Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day gives us love. The hope of love, undying love, unrequited love, long-lasting love, young love, true love, puppy love. All the loves. Elizabeth is one of the lucky ones to have experienced romantic love firsthand. It was everything, …
Elizabeth Lord, featured teller for South Sound Story Guild. February gives us Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day gives us love. The hope of love, undying love, unrequited love, long-lasting love, young love, true love, puppy love. All the loves. Elizabeth is one of the lucky ones to have experienced romantic love firsthand. It was everything, …