We’re all working on our “Festival To-Do” Lists:

are preparing their stories

is printing the programs

is readying the regalia
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is rounding up volunteers

is fine-tuning the ads
Let us help you make it (in more ways than one!)
Check out your options, make some decisions, and let us know you’re coming. Click to register now!
Share across your social channels.
Email to get a sign for your store window, office or bulletin board!
Make your hotel arrangements if staying overnight. The Clarion Inn is offering festival rates 'til the 28th.
Get the SpareRider app (only available for iPhone), and save 860-934-5234 for NL Smart Ride to your phone contacts regardless of the type of phone you have, to help you get around town during the festival.
Download and print a PDF of the Festival map here. Or just familiarize yourself now (there's a viewable image of the map below), and use the map in the festival program book when here.
It's springtime in New England. While The Hygienic Art Park will have outdoor heaters at the ready for Friday night, a jacket and umbrella might be useful for both days, because ... it's springtime in New England!
...for the bookstore at The Garde Arts Center! We’ll have artists’ books and CDs, gently used storytelling books, and even some puppets this year. We accept cash, check, Venmo or credit card.
... on your story for Open Mic at the Hygienic Art Park on Friday Night.
Open Mic will follow our featured tellers who perform from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Jennifer Munro will emcee for the evening which promises to be an entertaining night in this unique theater space! 
(Tickets are only $10 for this event but sign up soon – space is limited!)
Friday Evening –
The parking lot behind The Hygienic Art Park is accessible from Eugene O’Neil Drive. Volunteers will direct you into The Hygienic Art Park.

Saturday – Park in the Water Street garage which is just a short walk (2/10's of a mile) to the Thames Club, Garde Arts Center, and Public Library. Folks can call for the NL SmartRide if walking is an issue.

Staying at the Holiday Inn? Leave your car there. You can easily walk or take NL SmartRide to festival venues.

** FYI - New London on-street parking has a two-hour limit.
Plan to arrive early at the Thames Club on Saturday – just for fun!

We’ll be there with registration packets, maps, and information. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and enjoy reconnecting with friends and making new ones as you get oriented at our new office on State Street!
Just in case! As of the distribution of this e-blast, all New London festival venues are mask-optional. If this changes, we will let you know. We will also have the most up-to-date mask mandates posted at the venues. 

Remember, the Garde Arts Center is a huge venue, and many of our programs will be held there with plenty of room to socially distance and spread out!
and let us do the rest.
Email or call the Connecticut Storytelling Center with any questions 860-934-8165. We’re here to help!

We can’t wait to see you at the Festival!
Here's a birds-eye view of the Storytelling Festival
in downtown New London!
Click the map image for a larger version

(Click here for a printable version of the map)

The hotel room reservation deadline is at hand!
The Clarion’s deadline is April 28th for making a reservation with their special festival pricing. 

Mention that you are attending the Connecticut Storytelling Festival when reserving!

Clarion Inn (860) 442-0631
269 North Frontage Road, New London, CT 06320
$85 for two Doubles
Reservation Deadline: April 28, 2022.
Please contact the Center with any questions.
We’re happy to help! 
860-934-8165
or email
We want you! We need you! We gotta have you!
We're looking for greeters - friendly faces to assist in moving people around, hosts, booksellers, registration help and so much more! 

We ask volunteers to pay for their tickets
but volunteering will not conflict with event access.
 
You can play a role in making this 1st Connecticut Storytelling Festival
ever to be held in Downtown New London,
the memorable historical event that it promises to be! 
Please contact the Connecticut Storytelling Center
860-934-8165 or [email protected]

THANK YOU!