http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml "Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free" Story Slam: Blog Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:32:54 -0600 http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/5c0f11848f1d2ec38bd93f9060798620_49a823c6.writeback Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:32:54 -0600 The registration form and information about this year's slam can be downloaded from Ollie's links! http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/f4b8ff39cd82e0ddeecfe014412d3b6f_49a77270.writeback Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:56:16 -0600 The Youth Slam will on the 18th of April at 3:00! Ten "Hay Shakers" ages 12-18 years will tell a 5-7 minute story. First, second and third prizes will be awarded. The registration form and more information will be posted--soon! Hope to see you there! Elm Farm Ollie http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/6947917ccd86cdb1c1410e410fc25d8e_47f4198f.writeback Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:41:03 -0500 Adult Slam: First Place--Elsa Wolff with "The Wooden Sword" Second Place--Ken Nichols with "The Song and Dance Man" Third Place--Steve Lee with "A.J. and Slither" Youth Slam: First Place--Joy Jowers with her interpretation of "Anne of Green Gables" Second Place--Laura Wolff with "Ladies First" and Third Place to Joe Carroll for "Ollie the Ogre". http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/a71c5a7a0f997a09e7368fe7c3218d70_47ec3016.writeback Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:39:02 -0500 Our judges are seated. This year we used the little children's ryhme to select our judges, "Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant...." This is going to be a wonderful, story filled evening for all! http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/422bc44dc4aea2edc971bc7f6823af5a_47ec2efc.writeback Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:34:20 -0500 We have eight storytellers registered, with one honorary teller who is eight years old. Can't wait to hear the stories from the First "Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free" Story Slam for Youth ages 12-18. We have fabulous prizes. Tickets available for the Youth Slam. http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/4c7bba2c1cde40bd140f2ef6f779b65c_47b74613.writeback Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:22:43 -0600 If not you, then who? If not now, then when? Sign up today! Elm Farm Ollie http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e347e1aa69626998ae68da52f8858813_47b4bd49.writeback Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:14:33 -0600 The slam is a way for unknown storytellers to get exposure, but more importantly it is a learning experience for storytellers and audience alike-- many of which are newbies. This is the beauty of the "Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free" Story Slam! We hope all storytellers everywhere will come forward and tell us their tale! We all learn from each other! Of course, it takes an openess and a sense of adventure for a seasoned teller to put themselves out there with beginners--but everyone benefits-- even the pro! We want above all else for Elm Farm Ollie to be free--free to be FUN! Elm Farm Ollie is not an "American Idol"--she is a "folk hero"! The competition aspect of the slam serves only to push everyone to do their best. See you at the slam-- Happy Valentines Day, Elm Farm Ollie http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/8390555caec9ac534ef4d14d0a5b8251_47a0d58f.writeback Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:52:47 -0600 Cheri Seeton and Sunny Hackman are thrilled to announce that Ollie's back in town. Our 3rd Annual "Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free" Story Slam will be held the 29th of March. We are adding a Youth Slam for tellers ages 12-18 at 1:30-3:30. Elsa Wolff, our 3rd place winner from 2007 will be heading up the Youth Slam. Hey, I think we need a razzle-dazzle name for the Youth Slam--any ideas? The adult slam will be held at 6 to 9 p.m. that same day. We are exploring the possibility of adding a microphone class taught by Susan Marie Frontczak in the morning. Both slams will be recorded and copies will be available for purchase. http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/657017487bca0ec5a884355fac32c541_464cb1d0.writeback Thu, 17 May 2007 14:49:42 -0500 Our three judges -- Weight Watcher leader, Margaret Snodgrass, Councilman Ed Peterson, and Whole Foods Team Leader, J Ryan, selected Pete Martin for First Place, Helen Trencher for Second Place and Elsa Wolff for Third Place. Pete Martin told his original story, Fowl Bowl, and also won the People's Choice Award. Helen Trencher told Gecko Cannot Sleep, and Elsa Wolff told Abi-Yo-Yo. We had a sold-out crowd, and a good time was had by all!!! Elm Farm Ollie salutes all participating storytellers: Barbara Ludwig, Virginia Fox, Helen Trencher, Sondra Singer, Elsa Wolff, Vangie Sena, Katy Little, Nancy Franz and Ed Winograd. http://olliestoryslam.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/8e05f7f918388b09b7ce100e0283603a_45f08739.writeback Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:59:21 -0600 If you want to buy a ticket to the "Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free" Story Slam, the time is NOW! Tickets are $15, which includes a $10 gift card to the fabulous Whole Foods Market! Call 303.233.7901!