If you're one of those people who lingers in your car long after reaching a destination just to hear the end of Garrison Keillor's "The News from Lake Wobegon" or Ira Glass on "This American Life," then Story Sundays may be for you.
Story Sundays is a storytelling dinner series for
adults. Over 6,000 people (family
and friends, club members, people celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, etc.)
have enjoyed our special banquets which combine splendid stories with fabulous
food.
The Glen Sanders Mansion is an historic home which is now one of the
finest restaurants / hotels in the area.
Read what our customers say about Story Sunday.
1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$31 per person
(includes entertainment, dinner, tax and tip)
Bring someone new and you each save $3 (only one discount/person).
Reservations: (518) 384-1700
sc@katedudding.com
| Our 13th Season: 2011 - 2012
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Sept. 18
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Words: Naked and Clothed
Dan Berggren and
Jeannine Laverty
Dan Berggren and Jeannine Laverty will bring their usual luscious pairing of story and song. Whether they tell from lands far or near, their work celebrates the earth and our place on it.
Click here to watch Jeannine tell the Jeanne Robert Foster story
"Second Wind."
Click here to watch Dan tell about and sing his song
"Old Green Sweater."
Beef Tenderloin Tips; Chicken Scallopini; Eggplant Rollatini
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Oct. 23
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What Was Her Name? Stories of Heroic Women
Elizabeth Ellis
Once again, Elizabeth Ellis shares her special brand of literary magic with us, this time telling the stories of:
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Peace Pilgrim, a silver haired woman who walked more than 25,000 miles, from 1953 to 1981, on a personal pilgrimage for peace
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Mary Breckenridge, who founded the Frontier Nursing Service
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Antoinette Brown, who was American's first ordained female minister
- and other heroic women
Elizabeth is a versatile and riveting teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women, though her personal stories are arguably her best. She was the first recipient of the John Henry Faulk Award from the Tejas Storytelling Association, and the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network.
Click here to watch Elizabeth tell one of her personal stories about
an unusual insurance adjuster.
Sliced Bistro Sirloin; Chicken Alexander;
Butternut Squash Rigatoni
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Jan. 15
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Stories of Shining Moments
Three Spirits: Kent Busman,
Alden (Joe) Doolittle, and
Harlan Ratmeyer
As Mr. Rogers wrote:
“In the external scheme of things, shining moments are as brief as the twinkling of an eye, yet such twinkling’s are what eternity is made of moments when we human beings can say 'I love you,' 'I'm proud of you,' 'I forgive you,' 'I'm grateful for you.' That's what eternity is made of: invisible, imperishable good stuff."
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Click here to watch Kent tell the Native American story from the Pacific Northwest
"How Raven Freed the Daylight and How Loon Lost Her Voice."
Click here to watch Joe tell his personal story
"Pop's Whisper."
Proceeds benefit
Schoharie Recovery Inc. - helping communities ravaged by floods in Schoharie County
Beef Tenderloin Tips; Baked Scrod; Eggplant Picatta
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Feb. 12
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Socks Without Partners and Other Love Stories
Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi and
Karen Pillsworth
Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi and Karen Pillsworth will use their storytelling palette to paint a picture of love in all its many splendors. You'll be surprised where love can be found.
Click here to watch Lorraine tell her personal story
"Irish Grandmothers and Sex Education Part 1
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Chicken Parmigiana; Pork Medallions; Eggplant Parmigiana
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Mar. 11
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Fiddling Around Irish Stories
Marni Gillard with
Lawson: Hilary Schrauf (fiddle) and Eric Everson (Irish bouzouki)
Marni will delight with Irish tales old and new. Hilary Schrauf and Erick
Everson, the duo Lawson, will get us tapping our toes as we travel in time via
tune and tale.
Click here to watch Marni tell
"The Fisherman and His Wife" by Jane Yolen.
Click here to watch Lawson playing
some jigs and reels at Troy Night Out.
Corned Beef and Cabbage; Herb Crusted Salmon;
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Apr. 15
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Certainties: Other than Death and Taxes
Kate Dudding and
Margaret French
Do your taxes early, then come enjoy Kate and Margaret telling stories of the gutsy, klutzy, amazing, hell-raising, resilient human spirit.
Click here to watch Kate tell one of her stories about
Julia Child.
Click here to watch Margaret tell her personal story
"The Last Time They Visited Vermont."
Brisket of Beef; Chicken Francaise; Pasta Primavera
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With appreciation to our 2011-2012 Sponsors:
The O'Toole, Lilley, Gross Group
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
www.wealthandincomeforlife.com
What
our customers are saying:
A
great evening out.
Best
entertainment value in the Capital District.
Enjoyable
and unusual entertainment at a venue with good food -- and the price was more
than reasonable!
A
charming, intimate entertainment with a personal touch.
Outstanding
and interesting with a friendly atmosphere.
A
wonderful way to spend a Sunday night: entertaining, humorous, deep and moving.
A
warm and wonderful evening of excellent entertainment and good food.
Click here for a published article about
Story Sundays.
Click here for information about our past Story Sunday seasons.
Story
Sundays is
a charter member of the Hudson Valley
Storytelling Alliance.