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SUMMARY:Story Collider
DESCRIPTION:The Story Collider: True\, Personal Stories About Science CIRCUMSTANCES \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of true personal stories about science that explore how circumstances shape our future. Sometimes we end up in situations we can’t control. How we react and adapt helps us shape our future. Story Collider is proud to partner with the ASU Kerr’s Gather Storytelling series\, featuring five amazing stories about making the best of our circumstances. \n\n\n\nHosted by Saad Sarwana and Raj Sivaraman. \n\n\n\nPhoenix’s Story Collider programs are hosted by storytelling scientists Raj Sivaraman and Saad Sarwana. Sivaraman is a writer\, comedian and research scientist\, while Sarwana is a physicist\, engineer and award-winning storyteller. They’re passionate about sharing science through humor and heart. \n\n\n\nStorytellers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiva Danielle Danielle is a former broadcast journalist with over 20 years of experience in television\, radio and print media. Danielle is passionate about her community\, the art of conversation through storytelling and engaging others through humor. Danielle enjoys performing as a stand-up comedian and working her business Diva Strong Media LLC as an entrepreneur. She enjoys volunteering in the community\, working with nonprofit organizations. Danielle’s community involvement and positive\, infectious personality have earned her special awards and recognition for her ability to inspire others going through difficult life challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Joe RoselleDr. Joe Roselle is an educator\, climate activist\, and Chief Operating Officer of Urban Farming Education (UFE)\, where he leads initiatives to bridge the gap between information and action through climate-smart education. With a doctorate in education\, Dr. Roselle is passionate about hands-on\, problem-based learning that empowers individuals to become environmental stewards. His leadership at UFE focuses on developing regenerative agriculture programs\, strengthening community collaboration and fostering educational partnerships that align with global sustainability goals. \n\n\n\nAn advocate for holistic land stewardship\, Dr. Roselle champions composting\, soil health and waste-to-resource initiatives\, helping communities transition toward sustainable systems. His vision is to inspire a new generation of changemakers who recognize the value of environmental responsibility and collective action in addressing global climate challenges. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Saira HamidDr. Saira Hamid is a Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. She earned her doctoral degree in geological and planetary sciences in the Fall 2024. As a planetary scientist\, she investigates phenomena such as volcanism\, climate and the biosphere to better understand the evolution of Earth and other worlds. Above all\, she loves to learn\, constantly seeking that exhilarating moment when something suddenly makes sense. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRussell Kinner PE Russell Kinner is a retired Industrial Controls Engineer. In his work\, he designed equipment to produce consumer goods and pharmaceutical drugs. Originally from Ohio\, he moved to the Valley of the Sun a little over 20 years ago. Married in 1974\, Russ has three kids and eight grandchildren “who all know that he’s a nerd.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Jo Pollack Mary Jo Pollack lives life out loud\, not only as an award-winning storyteller but also as a general life philosophy. She has appeared at Odyssey Storytelling\, Female Storytelling (FST!)\, Tellers of Tales Tucson\, Phoenix Moth StorySLAM\, which she won twice\, and numerous virtual shows\, including the 2022 Toronto Storytelling Festival. Mary Jo loves the 99-second storytelling format. \n\n\n\nAbout Story Collider Across the U.S.\, Canada\, the U.K. and beyond\, Story Collider helps scientists and non-scientists alike craft and share powerful\, personal narratives about how science has shaped their lives. From scientists and doctors to comedians\, artists\, firefighters and bartenders\, storytellers from all backgrounds take the stage to share unforgettable moments of discovery\, curiosity\, and transformation. \n\n\n\nFounded in 2010\, Story Collider is known for its acclaimed weekly podcast—hailed by The Washington Post as “delightful\, devastating\, and endlessly listenable.” By blending oral storytelling with science\, Story Collider reveals the deep and often surprising ways science impacts everyday life. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of storytelling and science! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit storycollider.org/phoenix. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid program. Tune in to the livestream at our YouTube channel below.
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/story-collider/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling – Long Distance
DESCRIPTION:Gather Storytelling – Long Distance \n\n\n\nThree storytellers gather with our guest host and folk tale teller to share true stories about the experiences and challenges of long-distance connections. From miles apart to close at heart\, hear their unique perspectives\, and join us for the fan-favorite Q&A session at the end to dive deeper into their stories and insights! \n\n\n\nGuest host: Chrissy Dart \n\n\n\nPersonal storytellers:Abigail Brammer Fouts· Abigail is a Phoenix transplant from New York who has lived in Arizona with her husband\, Justin\, since 2018.  \n\n\n\n· Abigail is a staff attorney with the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project where she spends her days advocating for detained unaccompanied children. ·In her free time\, Abigail loves spending time with Justin and their two dogs\, Gamgee and Tolkien\, trying new restaurants\, and singing with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus.   \n\n\n\nPeter Schumann· In his early years\, Peter suffered transforming experiences that changed his life. Driven by urgency and the frailty of life\, he set out to discover the world alone at the tender age of 19. \n\n\n\n· Peter explored many countries including Thailand\, Israel\, Egypt\, England and Germany; that set the foundation of who he is today. He carved out a trail that opened the gate to coming to America\, with nothing but a suitcase and a smile.· Since then\, he’s been a Foster’s Drinking\, Vegemite lickin’\, crocodile-catchin’\, Outback Bush-Bashing\, Fair Dinkum American.Lucy Wong· Lucy Wong is a veteran who served 14 years in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Storm. She continues to give back to veterans\, teaching art therapy to demonstrate how creativity can help them cope with chronic illness\, depression and mental trauma. \n\n\n\n· She is an artist\, quilter\, published author and storyteller who shares her experiences about growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants\, her experiences with scleroderma and a military-service related disability contracted during her days as a medical lab technician. \n\n\n\n· Lucy was a finalist for a 2020 Governor’s Arts Award and teaches at Arizona Art Alliance in Tempe\, Mesa Art League and other organizations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSeats are not assigned\, arrive early for the best seating!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-long-distance/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling – Luck
DESCRIPTION:Gather Storytelling – Luck \n\n\n\nThree storytellers circle up with our guest host and folk tale teller for true stories about Luck\, good and bad. Get answers to your questions for our guests in the fan-favorite Q&A at the end of the show! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGuest host and traditional storyteller: Peppur Chambers Storytellers: Jacob Cano\, Kathy Nakagawa\, Matthew Soraci
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-luck/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling – Lost
DESCRIPTION:Loss isn’t all bad. We’ll take any interpretation of a time our tellers lost\, got lost\, felt lost or experienced loss. What was gained? We’ll hear a traditional story from our guest host and three true personal stories from our great guests.  \n\n\n\nAuthor\, actress and relaxation/creativity expert Elizabeth Welles guest hosts and is joined by theater and drag artist Brad DeBiase (Kim Etiquette)\, Costa Rican singer-songwriter Tatiana Crespo and Former World Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Champion Junior Earl “Sweetness” Butler (“Jeb”). \n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the fan-fave Q&A at the end of the show for insights into the stories and people behind them. \n\n\n\nMeet our guests: \n\n\n\nJunior Earl Butler “Jeb”Jeb is a former World Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Champion. He has trained Arizona Cardinals players in fitness\, traveled the world working with actors and held after-school sessions in schools.  \n\n\n\nHe created the boxing-inspired cardio workout Jeb Boxercise and owns a fitness studio in Ahwatukee where he offers small group circuit training\, self-defense courses\, core workout and more\, as well as classes for kids and seniors\, personal training and athletic speed training. See what Jeb does at jebboxercise.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTatiana CrespoTatiana is a Costa Rican singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that you may have seen at some of the Valley’s top stages\, including here at ASU Kerr. \n\n\n\nShe has performed her beloved brand of bilingual Latin folk music as a solo artist\, with her band Las Chispas and with the all-female ensemble Las Chollas Peligrosas. \n\n\n\nShe is also a voice actor\, visual artist and interdisciplinary artist. You can find more about Tatiana on her very engaging Instagram account\, @taticrespoarte. \n\n\n\nBrad DeBiaseBrad is a Phoenix-based theatre artist\, storyteller and drag performer. \n\n\n\nBy day\, he serves as the Organizational Programs Manager for the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, overseeing grants and professional development for Arizona’s arts and culture nonprofit sector. In this role\, Brad also manages data and community engagement initiatives in support of Arizona’s creative workforce. \n\n\n\nHe also works with the immersive theatre group Yes And Productions and can be seen around the Valley as drag artist Kim Etiquette. \n\n\n\nElizabeth Welles – guest hostElizabeth Welles is passionate about storytelling in all its forms\, whether on stage or in writing. As an artist and healer\, she is committed to fostering creativity\, joy\, and peace within the human heart. She works as a consultant\, speaker\, teacher and author of books and CDs\, sharing her stories via theater\, television\, film\, and radio. \n\n\n\nAs an actress\, Elizabeth regularly performs her one-woman shows\, “Speak the Lands of My Heart\,” which recounts her journey to India\, and “Water from the Welles\,” a mix of monologues\, stories\, poems and songs designed to connect listeners with their inner wisdom and compassion. \n\n\n\nA recognized expert in journaling\, creativity and relaxation\, Elizabeth authored “Journaling for Well-Being & Peace.” She created the CD “Meditation for Relaxation\,” founded “The Four Wisdoms of Creativity™” and “The Goddess Method for Stress Reduction.” Learn more about Elizabeth at elizabethwelles.com
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-lost/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling – Truth or Spare
DESCRIPTION:Three personal storytellers circle up with our guest host/traditional storyteller and tell stories based on the theme “Truth or Spare.” Tell the truth? Spare feelings? Omit and don’t commit? Something in between? See where our guests take us with this one! Seats are not assigned; arrive early for best seats. \n\n\n\nGuest host:Bryce A. Barraza – Bryce is an identical twin and self-proclaimed favorite child. He has been a featured storyteller for the Arizona Storytellers Project\, Desert Botanical Garden\, Phoenix Art Museum and more. Bryce enjoys sharing stories about family and versions of traditional tales that you may not have heard. For Bryce\, storytelling is about forming connections and having fun. He’s a student at the Storytelling Institute at South Mountain Community College and is earning an Academic Certificate in Applied Storytelling. \n\n\n\nStorytellers:Parul Agrawal – Parul is an engineer by education and an entrepreneur by passion. An international bestselling author\, TEDx Speaker and book publishing consultant featured in major publications like Huffington Post\, Forbes and more\, she was named one of the 30 Change-Makers of India in 2018. Parul lives with her husband and two wonderful kids. Fun fact: she had an arranged marriage seven days after meeting her husband. \n\n\n\nKathy Cano-Murillo – Known as The Crafty Chica\, Kathy is the founder of the award-winning craft and creativity site CraftyChica.com. She is a former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur and has authored 12 books\, including two novels and bestseller “Forever Frida.” Crafty Chica designs have been sold at HSN\, Barnes & Noble\, Michael’s and hundreds of pottery\, craft and fabric shops across the country. Her mission is to promote positivity through creativity. Kathy has been featured in The New York Times\, Forbes\, NPR\, Buzzfeed and more. \n\n\n\nChristopher Owens – Christopher is a writer\, spoken word artist\, emcee\, motivational speaker and Founder/CEO of Culture PHX. His latest venture is CultureHUB\, an intentionally designed\, culturally safe coworking environment for Black and Brown entrepreneurs and creatives that’s welcoming to everyone. As his spoken word alter ego Truth B. Told\, Christopher has opened for acts Floetry\, Mint Condition\, Musiq Soulchild\, Bilal\, Dwele and more. Christopher has been featured on BET’s “Black History Moment” and has written pitches for companies who have appeared and gained funding on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” He has made TV appearances on VH1\, MTV and more.
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-truth-or-spare/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling - Dads and Father Figures
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URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-dads-father-figures/
CATEGORIES:Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling: What a Trip!
DESCRIPTION:Theme for April: What a Trip! Experience a folktale from our guest host and three compelling personal stories about journeys of any kind–outer\, inner\, short\, long and everything in between–what will our storytellers do with this one? \n\n\n\nCelebrate the breadth of oral tradition and throw your questions into the ring in our fan-favorite Q&A\, where you can get the story behind the stories! \n\n\n\nguest host: Chantel Freed \n\n\n\ntellers:Peppur Chambers – actor\, writer\, producerLouie Flores – author\, illustrator\, ASU employee and ex-federal government firefighter hot shot leaderSaira Hamid – PhD candidate\, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in geological sciences \n\n\n\nSeats are not assigned\, arrive early for the best seating!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-what-a-trip/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling - Recognition
DESCRIPTION:You better recognize — let’s see how our guest host and three storytellers interpret the theme of “Recognition” in February’s show. Awards? Recognizing someone you haven’t seen in awhile? We’ll take any interpretation they bring to the mic. Our audiences love the connections they end up making between the tellers and stories. \n\n\n\nAt Gather\, you’ll always hear one folktale and three personal stories from a stellar group of Valley residents. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to consider arriving early\, seating is not assigned. Bar opens at 6:30 for 21+! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGuest host: Mario Avent \n\n\n\nStorytellers: Sari Beliak\, Nereyda Martinez\, Elizabeth Welles \n\n\n\nWatch the event live!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-recognition/
CATEGORIES:Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling - The Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Gather storytelling is back for December! The theme this time around is “The Natural World.”  \n\n\n\nExperience a folktale from our guest host and three compelling personal stories about a connection with nature from our amazing tellers.  \n\n\n\nSeats are not assigned\, arrive early for the best seating! \n\n\n\nGuest host: Ken Koshio (Taiko master and mentor\, folk singer-songwriter) \n\n\n\nTellers:  \n\n\n\nBobbie Scopa (retired firefighter\, author\, podcaster) \n\n\n\nMarilyn Torres (West African traditional storyteller\, storytelling mentor at Storytelling Institute at SMCC) \n\n\n\nRichard Gehrke (underwater photographer and scuba diver\, landscape architect)
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-the-natural-world/
CATEGORIES:Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling: Rebel with a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Gather Storytelling is back for October! The theme this time around is “Rebel with a Cause.”  \n\n\n\nExperience a folktale from our incredible guest host\, performer/writer/director Jon Spelman\, and three different\, compelling personal stories about fighting for a cause from our amazing tellers: Navi Ho\, Radhika Kotwal\, Laura Rutherford \n\n\n\nStick around for the talkback/Q&A after the stories!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-rebel-with-a-cause/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling: Force of Habit
DESCRIPTION:Bite your nails\, smoke something and exercise; our theme for August is “Force of Habit!” \n\n\n\nJump into the story circle and meet our fabulous guest host/folktale teller and three personal storytellers! After the stories we have a fun talkback and Q&A with all of our guests\, featuring your comments and questions.  \n\n\n\nWe love our Gather Storytelling regulars\, thank you for your support of this series. Bar is open for 21+! \n\n\n\nGuest host: Travis MayStorytellers: Saad Sarwana\, Shamika Moore\, Nick Newberry
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-force-of-habit-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured Artists,Gather Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230630T193000
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SUMMARY:Gather Storytelling: Frauds and Fakery
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers:Dr. Lynette Charity (anesthesiologist/comedian/motivational speaker)Brandyn Jenkins (fashion designer – Homebody Friends)Nate Romero (pan veteran storyteller/budtender/deaf activist)  \n\n\n\nOur amazing guests circle up with guest host and folktale teller Liz Warren of the Storytelling Institute at South Mountain Community College to share true personal stories about fake-outs\, fraud triangles and false facts. Pressure\, opportunity\, rationalization? \n\n\n\nStick around for the awesome Q&A/talkback after the stories and get your burning questions quenched with answers!
URL:https://asukerr.com/event/gather-storytelling-frauds-and-fakery/
CATEGORIES:Gather Storytelling
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