BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Better Said Than Done - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Better Said Than Done X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Better Said Than Done REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260327T000745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172026Z UID:20141-1777489200-1777496400@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:Spring Story Workshop 1 - Drama DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. \nEach week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop\, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours. \nApril 29\, 2026 – Workshop: Drama – what makes a story a story\nLearn the difference between a story you can tell in front of an audience\, and a vignette you’d share at the dinner table.  This workshop will focus on: defining “story;” how to find a story; turning an incident into a story; and how to add the drama. New storytellers will discover how to start and experienced storytellers will find inspiration. Writing exercises and story sharing are a part of every class.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Single Entry - Drama Class OnlyAdd oneRemove one$35.00 46/50 remaining\n \n Add to Cart\n \n \n \n \n \nMay 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot\nYou’ve got a story\, or the idea for one. Now\, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it. Writing exercises and story sharing are a part of every class.\nREGISTER for Story Structure and Plot HERE \nJune 3 – Workshop: Setting the Scene\nWhere are we\, where did we come from\, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene.\nRegister for the Setting the Scene Workshop HERE \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/spring-story-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring_Drama_Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260422T132136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T132252Z UID:20264-1777734000-1777752000@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:VASA Conference Online DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) annual Gathering is online for 2026\, making it easier than ever for members – and those who are curious about membership – across the state (and beyond) to join us for an afternoon and evening of stories\, connection\, and celebration. \nThis special online edition of the Gathering will include a story swap\, our annual meeting\, and an evening performance from featured storyteller Bil Lepp. \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20 \nRegister Here\nOr go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vasa-2026-gathering-tickets-1980830430139 \n  \nEvent Schedule (All Online) \nStory Swap\n3:00–5:00 pm\nBring a story\, or simply come to listen. All levels welcome. \nBreak \nAnnual Meeting\n5:30–6:30 pm\nUpdates\, elections\, and a look at what’s ahead for VASA. \nBreak \nEvening Storytelling Performance\n7:00–8:00 pm\nFeatured Teller: Bil Lepp \nVASA Members: $10\nNon-Members: $20 URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/vasa-conference-online/ CATEGORIES:Storytelling Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gathering-Sq-copy-e1776864158344.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260326T185343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T193535Z UID:20135-1778184000-1778189400@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:The Fair Folk DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done on Zoom on May 7\, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “The Fair Folk: faerie tales\,” with emcee Sam Payne and storytellers Eva Abram\, Sara Armstrong\, Lona Bartlett\, Naomi Faw\, and Chetter Galloway. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Suggested ContributionAdd oneRemove one$15.00 147/150 remainingHousehold ContributionAdd oneRemove one$26.00 150/150 remainingGenerous ContributionAdd oneRemove one$37.00 150/150 remainingMinimum ContributionAdd oneRemove one$4.00 150/150 remainingTip JarAdd oneRemove one$8.00 150/150 remaining\n \n Add to Cart\n \n \n \n \n \n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-fair-folk/ CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/05_07_IG2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260327T003242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172603Z UID:20150-1779303600-1779310800@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:Story Structure and Plot Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. \nEach workshop will start with a lesson\, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story\, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording\, as well as course materials\, for the session they registered for. \nEach week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop\, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours. \nMay 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot\nYou’ve got a story\, or the idea for one. Now\, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Story Structure WorkshopAdd oneRemove one$35.00 100/100 remaining\n \n Add to Cart\n \n \n \n \n \nJune 3 – Workshop 4: Setting the Scene\nWhere are we\, where did we come from\, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene.\nRegister for the Setting the Scene Workshop HERE \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/story-structure-and-plot-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring_Structure_Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260327T004729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192552Z UID:20156-1780513200-1780520400@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:Story Scene Setting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. \nYou can register here for Workshop: Setting the Scene.\nREGISTER for the Drama Workshop or for All Five Spring Workshops HERE \nEach workshop will start with a lesson\, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story\, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording\, as well as course materials\, for the session they registered for. \nEach week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop\, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours. \nJune 3 – Storytelling Workshop: Setting the Scene\nWhere are we\, where did we come from\, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Single EntryAdd oneRemove one$35.00 150/150 remaining\n \n Add to Cart\n \n \n \n \n \nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/story-scene-setting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring_Scene_Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260419T173744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T173753Z UID:20239-1781208000-1781211600@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:Love and Laughter Stories DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done on Zoom on June 11\, 2026 at 8:00pm for Stories of Love and Laughter. \n  \nDetails and Tickets soon. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/love-and-laughter-stories/ CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hold-for-Show-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260419T173538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T173538Z UID:20236-1782586800-1782594000@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:Rainbows and Unicorns - Stories of Love and Hope DESCRIPTION:Join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack on June 27th for Rainbows and Unicorns: Stories of Love and Hope. \nDetails and tickets coming soon. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/rainbows-and-unicorns-stories-of-love-and-hope/ CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Firefly_Rainbows-and-unicorns-466835_36be30d2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T163453 CREATED:20260422T131528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T131528Z UID:20261-1784822400-1785063600@bettersaidthandone.org SUMMARY:NSN Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Storytelling Network (NSN) Conference is a not-to-be-missed event every year. 2026 is no exception. You’ll see many Better Said Than Done favorites – including Executive Director Jessica Robinson – presenting stories\, workshops and even some laughter work outs. If you can be there in Texas for all the fun\, definitely go. But if you can’t\, the virtual track provides access to all the “main stage” performances as well as the annual meeting and the ORACLE Awards presentation. \nDetails and Registration Here\nEvery year\, the National Storytelling Network invites voices from across the globe to come together in celebration of story. In 2026\, we’ll gather in the Texas Panhandle\, where the sweeping prairies and the grand walls of Palo Duro Canyon set the stage for Prairie Voices – Honoring Heritage\, Inspiring Tomorrow. Here\, stories will echo across generations—heritage meeting innovation\, the wisdom of the past sparking the voices of tomorrow. Whether you are a seasoned teller\, a first-time attendee\, a sponsor\, or a performer\, your voice matters in shaping this year’s gathering. We’re calling on YOU to be part of the journey. Share your stories\, your expertise\, your passion—and help us weave a conference tapestry that honors where we’ve been and inspires where we are going. URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/nsn-conference/ CATEGORIES:Storytelling Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bettersaidthandone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NSN-2026-Website-01-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR