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2013 Schedule and Tickets

Purchase tickets here with your credit card or PayPal account, or order by phone (805) 646-8907.
Download schedule or print or ticket order form.

There is a $4 handling fee per order (not per ticket) for tickets purchased online, by phone, or by mail.

All passes and tickets purchased online May 1 or later will be held at Will Call

During the festival, tickets for individual events will be for sale at Libbey Bowl.

EVERYTHING Pass - Again this year, our EVERYTHING Pass is good for admission to ALL performances, Naughty Tales, and workshops (adults only)
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Festival Pass - All events except workshops and Naughty Tales
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Ojai Story 6-pack - Any 6 events except workshops and Naughty Tales
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Child tickets are for children ages 15 and under.
Family Event Pegasus denotes events especially designed for young kids and families.


Thursday, May 2

9:30–10:30am
Ventura High
Auditorium
2155 E. Main,
Ventura
Student Outreach for Grades K-3 with Donald Davis, Motoko, Michael Reno Harrell, and Diane Ferlatte. Sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation
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11:15am–12:30pm
Ventura High
Auditorium
2155 E. Main,
Ventura
Student Outreach for Grades 4-12 with Donald Davis, Motoko, Michael Reno Harrell, and Diane Ferlatte. Sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation
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7:00–8:45pm
Libbey Bowl
Tunes and Tales with Street Corner Renaissance and John McCutcheon
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Friday, May 3

9:00–9:45am
Ojai Art Center Gallery
Pre-School Stories (Ages 4-5) with Diane Ferlatte and Motoko.
Sponsored by Ojai Valley Neighborhood for Learning
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9:30–10:30am
Libbey Bowl

Student Outreach for Grades K-3 with Carmen Deedy, Michael Reno Harrell, and Motoko. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Ojai

SOLD OUT 

11:15am–12:30pm
Libbey Bowl
Student Outreach for Grades 4-12 with Bil Lepp, John McCutcheon, and Donald Davis. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Ojai
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3:00–4:00pm
Ojai Art Center Gallery
The Townies with the best of Ojai's Word Nerds - Sponsored by the Ojai Valley News
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6:30pm
Libbey Bowl
Musical Concert / Bring Your Own Picnic with Cindy Kalmenson -
music from pop, to rock, to the blues. Sponsored by Rabobank
FREE with tickets to Laughing Night
(below).
7:30–10:00pm
Libbey Bowl
Laughing Night Stories to tickle the funny bone,
with all the Tellers.
Sponsored by the Ventura County Star
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Saturday, May 4

9:00–10:15am
Ojai Art Center Tent
Family EventMovement Workshop with Motoko

In this workshop, Motoko will lead participants through a series of exercises designed to impart the basics of mime. The workshop is for kids and anyone else who wants to learn more about how physical movement can be incorporated in story.

Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.
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9:00–10:30am
Ojai Art Center Classroom
Stories and Song Workshop with Michael Reno Harrell

Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.

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9:00–10:30am
Ojai Art Center Gallery
Life Stories Workshop with Donald Davis

Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.

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Activities
11:00am–1:00pm
Libbey Bowl
Family EventFamily Fest celebrates creativity with a performance by John McCutcheon and a variety of activities for parents and children following the performance. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Family Life Magazine
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11:00am–noon
Ojai Art Center Gallery
Michael Reno Harrell -
“Strangely Wrapped Gifts” Sponsored by the Ojai Quarterly
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12:30pm
Ojai Art Center Gallery<
Story Swap: FREE!
1:30–3:00pm
Libbey Bowl
Donald Davis and Motoko -
"Homespun Tales with a Twist of Ginger"
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3:30pm–5:00pm
Libbey Bowl
Bil Lepp and Carmen Deedy -
"Tall Tales with Plenty of Seasonings"
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11:00am–5:00pm
3 Show Saturday Special:
At 11am your choice of Family Fest (Libbey Bowl) OR Michael Reno Harrell with "Strangely Wrapped Gifts" (Ojai Art Center Gallery)

AND both Donald Davis & Motoko at 1:30pm and
Bil Lepp & Carmen Deedy at 3:30 (Libbey Bowl)
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11am Show Options
5:15pm
Ojai Art Center Gallery
Story Swap: FREE!
6:00pm 
Libbey Bowl
Musical Concert / Bring Your Own Picnic with Alan Thornhill.
FREE with tickets to Under the Oaks
(below). Sponsored by Ojai Community Bank
7:00–9:40pm
Libbey Bowl
Under the Oaks, Beneath the Stars with all the Tellers.Sponsored by Gold Coast Broadcasting
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9:45–11:15pm
Ojai Art Center Tent
Naughty Tales in the Tent Get a babysitter and invite a little wildness into your life… This year's performers include special guest Antonio Sacre and Michael Reno Harrell. Includes wine, hors d'oeuvers, coffee, and dessert. Seating for this event is reserved - early purchase will ensure the best seats. Must be 21 or older.
Not included in the Festival Pass or 6-Pack Sponsored by Mike Taggart and the VC Reporter
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Sunday, May 5

9:00–10:30am
Ojai Art Center Gallery
Workshop with Carmen Deedy and Bil Lepp
"Mayhem in the Morning"

Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.

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9:00–10:30am
Ojai Art Center Classroom
Origami Workshop with Motoko

Not included in Festival Pass or 6-Pack.

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11:00–12:30pm
Libbey Bowl
Sunday Morning in the Bowl with
John McCutcheon, Bil Lepp, and Motoko
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1:00–2:30pm
Libbey Bowl
Farewell Favorites with Carmen Deedy, Michael Reno Harrell, and Donald Davis. Sponsored by the Ojai Art Center
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11:00–2:30pm
(both shows above)
Sunday Special - Both Sunday shows (above) at the Libbey Bowl
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The Ojai Storytelling Festival is presented by Performances to Grow On,
a non-profit organization. Support our programs with a tax-deductible donation.

In these tough times, donations in any amount make a difference. Don’t have a lot to give? No problem. All it takes is $1 to make a difference in a child's life. Have a little more to give? You can also make contributions on behalf of friends and family…