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GENERAL INFORMATION
The 34th “In the Tradition...”
Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference
“THE WAY WE TELL IT, IS THE WAY IT IS!”
Philadelphia, PA, November 2-6, 2016.
Reservations: Please access via www.nabsinc.org using the 2016 Hotel link on home page –OR- call 1-215-923-8660 and ask for National Association of Black Storytellers room block. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of a valid credit card number or prepayment of one (1) night deposit. Room Block: National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference ON-SITE (After 9/21) Member Non-Member $325 Adult* $350 Adult $275 Elder* $300 Elder $150 Youth $150 Youth * Dues for 2016 must be current to receive this rate Confirmation will be sent when you register on the NABS website at www.NABSinc.org which can be used with payments via credit card, check or money order. Registrations received via fax require a credit card number for processing. Registrations should not be mailed to the NABS P.O. Box after September 21, 2016. Substitution, Cancellation & Refund Policy - Substitution of registrants must be received in writing on or before October 1, 2016 and will incur a $25 cancellation fee. No refund after October 1, 2016. Thereafter, cancellation requests will not be accepted. There will be a $25 processing fee for each check not honored by the bank. Parking – Indoor garage parking for registered guests is available for $24.50. Vans and vehicles over the height of 6 ft. 6 in are not permitted to park in the garage. Parking rates are subject to change. Travel - Airport: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Event Tickets - Purchases can be made on-site for:
Opening Gala & Storytelling Concert - $15 Adult “In the Tradition…” Storytelling Concert Only - $15 Adult Zora Neale Hurston Awards and Concert Only - $15 Adult $10 Adults……$5 Youth (All Non-food Concert/events) $50 Adults……$35 Youth (All Food Concert/events)
*Souvenir Journal Advertisements
(Size of Full Page- 8 ½” by 11”)Advertisement Rates: B/W Color B/W Color Back Cover $400 $500 Half Page, 7.5 X 5 $125 $200 Inside Back $300 $400 Quarter Page, 3.75 X 5 $75 N/A Inside Front $300 $400 Business Card $50 N/A Full Page $200 $300 Photo FREE W/AD Center Pages $500 $700 * ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE CAMERA-READY!! Patrons: $ 25 – Mama Linda Goss $15 – Linda Jenkins Brown $10 – Brother Blue Submission deadline: October 8, 2016 Vendors - Each vendor space is $300 for three full days. The merchant contract is on the NABS website at www.NABSinc.org and should be mailed to Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, 859 N. 29th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Do not mail payment with application. Payment will be due immediately following notification of acceptance. Membership – Membership dues must be current/paid before you can receive the discounted registration cost. Dues paid with registration will be for the 2017 membership year (1/1 – 12/31) and are NOT applicable for the 2016 reduced member registration fee. Accessibility - Hotel is accessible to persons with disabilities and has several specially equipped guest rooms. Advise Hotel of needed assistance. If further assistance is needed, notify NABS at least two weeks in advance. Festival And Conference Highlights*Opening Gala Celebration and Mary Carter Smith Love Circle * Learn the art of Black Storytelling * Adult and youth workshops for professional and aspiring storytellers * Scholars' Panel * Storytelling Awards * NABS Resource Table * Network with others interested in preserving the African and African American oral tradition * Village Tellin’ * Meet featured tellers and purchase their recordings and writings * Visit African American Marketplace with African imports, Afro-centric wearable art, African American literature, Black art and intriguing wares * Silent Ticketed Auction * Our most popular, newly renamed Jackie Torrence Tall Tales Contest *Hours of Blackstorytelling for story listeners * Adopt-A-Teller Community Outreach. Need More Information - Website – www.NABSinc.org E-mail – [email protected] Phone – (410) 947-1117 or National Festival Director Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, (215)796-2785
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The Authentic Voice of Blackstorytelling
National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.
1601-03 E. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 67722, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-947-1117
National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.
1601-03 E. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 67722, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-947-1117
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