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Appearances! Podcasts & Books! Oh my!

Virtual & Live Appearances 2022

Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

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6/19/2022 Sunday

Aunti Oni Story Village Time - Live!

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Juneteenth in Phoenixville, PA

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6/19/2022 Sunday

Aunti Oni Story Village Time - Live!

Aunti Oni regales in the children's story village with African & American folktales and songs for Colonial Phoenixville's Juneteenth Celebra...

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3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Juneteenth in Phoenixville, PA

6/25/2022 SATURDAY

Flagstaff Celebration #Dunbar150

7PM

Dayton, Ohio

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6/25/2022 SATURDAY

Flagstaff Celebration #Dunbar150

Oni as 'Lias' Mother will present along with other talented Dunbarians.  Classical, Modern and Musical interpretations of his works will be ...

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7PM

Dayton, Ohio

6/26/2022 SUNDAY

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

7pm

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& 9PM

Dayton Theatre Guild, Ohio

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6/26/2022 SUNDAY

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Oni's brilliant one woman musical and interactive play brings to life the most beloved spoken words of Paul Laurence Dunbar, in his hometown...

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7pm

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& 9PM

Dayton Theatre Guild, Ohio

06/11/2022

Voices of Dunbar!

Time TBA

Internationally on ZOOM

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06/11/2022

Voices of Dunbar!

Artist Standing Strong Together & Story Crossroads presents professional storytellers and poets sharing their favorite Paul Laurence Dunbar ...

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Time TBA

Internationally on ZOOM

National Poetry & Jazz Month

FUSION: Jazz poetry! Po' Jazz is in effect when Artist Standing Strong Together welcomes poets, storytellers and musicians in the zoom square!  


With a remembrance tribute to jazz poets Sandra Turner Barnes, Seku Sundiata and Napalm DA Bomb! 




3/29 & 4/26/2022 Tuesdays

Aunti Oni Story Village Time - Virtual

4:30 PM EST

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5:00 PM EST

Delaware City Public Library, Delaware USA

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3/29 & 4/26/2022 Tuesdays

Aunti Oni Story Village Time - Virtual

Aunti Oni Story Village podcast  comes to life with Aunti Oni sharing a storytelling adventure in Ubuntu! Granny Goose! Anansi! Aesop & more...

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4:30 PM EST

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5:00 PM EST

Delaware City Public Library, Delaware USA

2/15/2022 - Tuesday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

7:00 PM EST

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8:15 PM EST

Hamden Public Library, Conn. USA

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2/15/2022 - Tuesday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

UBUNTU STORYTELLERS

Presents

Ase' Our Ancestors Our Selves 


7:00 PM EST

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8:15 PM EST

Hamden Public Library, Conn. USA

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Aunti Oni Story Village Time

9:30 AM EST

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10:30 AM EST

Whim Primary School, Tobago - Trinidad & Tobago

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2/17/2022 - Thursday

Aunti Oni Story Village Time

Aunti Oni Story Village podcast comes to life with Aunti Oni sharing a storytelling adventure in Ubuntu! Anansi! Aesop! & more!

9:30 AM EST

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10:30 AM EST

Whim Primary School, Tobago - Trinidad & Tobago

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

7:00 PM EST

-

9:00 PM EST

Zoom

Event Details

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

UBUNTU STORYTELLERS 


7:00 PM EST

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9:00 PM EST

Zoom

2/18/2022 - Friday

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

8:00 PM EST

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9:00 PM EST

Zoom: 839-4932-4868 Pass:121870 / Facebook Live The Voice 17104

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2/18/2022 - Friday

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Nathaniel Gadsden's Writers Workshop 

THE VOICE 17104 Harrisburg, PA

Featuring 

Paul Laurence Dunbar's southern English prose set during the 18...

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8:00 PM EST

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9:00 PM EST

Zoom: 839-4932-4868 Pass:121870 / Facebook Live The Voice 17104

More Events

    Podcasts & radio & BOOKS....OH YEAH OH YEAH

    Baptized By The Blues

    Hindsight 2020 is the latest release of wonderful  short stories. Where you can read about Oni's she-larious  road trip with Diane Williams to Clarksdale, Mississippi to do her spoken word thing at  Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Juke Joint.


    Your purchase of this book contributes to the vibrant literary scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 



    Order Your Copy Here

    Philly Scam or Pay It Forward?

    The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia is an anthology of the best stories the Greater Philadelphia Area has to offer. 

    Oni's short story is published along with over a dozen intriguing and diverse stories of living and loving Philadelphia, PA.


    Your purchase of this book contributes to the vibrant literary scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.




    Order your copy here

    Hip Hop Speaks To Children!

    In this Award winning, ground breaking, poetry shaking anthology of modern poetry is where you can hear Aunti Oni rap Paul Laurence Dunbar's "We Wear The Mask." 

    Along with cultural icons,  Nikki Giovanni and Val Gray Ward, Aunti Oni raps Gwendolyn Brooks, "We Real Cool" and an excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr's, "I Have A Dream" speech. 

    Available at all bookstores!  

    Order here!

    Where Stories, Poetry & Music Live!

    Classic & modern stories & poetry are here to stay! So Aunti Oni may as well share with a new generation of youth and families who want quality multi-cultural representation. 

    On the modern tip, Aunti Oni features up and coming authors and drops a few original stories & poetry. 

    On the old school side, shout outs to Aesop, Anansi, Mother Goose and more!

     

    Listen here

    ~ African Folktales ~

    Aunti Oni made a special appearance as the American aunt of the delightful Miss Jojo's of the award winning African Folktales podcast!

    Aunti Oni retells Anansi, Aesop and a modern story in her own joyful style. Check out Aunti Oni's stories in episodes 7, 8 & 9.

    African Folktales is available where ever you listen to podcasts!

    Listen here

    Kwanzaa all the time!

    Aunti Oni tells original and traditional stories based on each day of Kwanzaa.


    Faith: Ubuntu Story - Traditional

    Kujichagulia : Kuji's Choice by Oni Lasana

    Ujimaa : Kai & The Kwanzaa Mask by Michelle Washington-Wilson & Oni

    Ujamaa : Maggie Lena Walker by Oni Lasana

    Nia : Nia Whilamena by Michelle Washington-Wilson & Oni

    Kuumba : Kwanzaa All The Time Poem by Oni Lasana

    Imani : The Faith Tree by Oni Lasana

    Listen here

    Story Time with Shani

    Based in Malaysia, Story Time with Shani is a unique variety of story, songs and experiences from around the world. 

    Looking for international talented creators, subscribe to Shani's podcast today!

    ~ ~ ~ ~ 


    Listen here

    Stories In The Valley Radio Show

     Oni is a member of Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild.


     She was featured in this segment of Lehigh Valley Public Radio, WDIY 66.1 FM, a National Public Radio affiliated station.

    Listen here

    Story Story Podcast

    A Podcast with Stories from the Best Storytellers In the World, hosted by Rachel Ann Harding is USA's premier world wide podcast for storytelling.   

    January 2019 featured Oni once again, in this special edition tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.


    Listen here

    Talking Stories

    Originating from London, England, Tony Cranston also features news on festivals and stories from storytellers across the globe.

    Listen to Oni Doin' Dunbar's Angelina poem  @ 45:32 in the poetry segment.  

    Listen here

    Listen & enjoy listening to stories while you visit!

    Past Presentations 2019

    We keep past engagements listed to allow you to view the variety of presenters.

    May 9, 2019 Thursday

    Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

    2:30 pm

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    3:30 pm

    Bala Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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    May 9, 2019 Thursday

    Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

    Oni brings American History to life with this theatrical journey in literature, history and music.

    Featuring the southern dialect poetry of P...

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    2:30 pm

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    3:30 pm

    Bala Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    May 15, 2019 Wednesday

    Granny Goose & Friends

    11 AM

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    12 PM

    Philadelphia, PA

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    May 15, 2019 Wednesday

    Granny Goose & Friends

    Granny Goose & Girlfriend, Nyota Kungaa @ FAMILY DAY at Your Child's World Daycare Center.  Stories, Songs, and photo op with Nyota! A speci...

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    11 AM

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    12 PM

    Philadelphia, PA

    June 10, 2019 Monday

    LOL 4 Real! with Oni

    10 am - 11 am

    Langhorne, Pennsylvania

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    June 10, 2019 Monday

    LOL 4 Real! with Oni

    Laughter Yoga will be in full effect at a private school. Over 250 students will be guided into the joyful and relaxing practice of Laughter...

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    10 am - 11 am

    Langhorne, Pennsylvania

    June 15, 2019 Saturday

    Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

    1 - 2 pm

    Historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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    June 15, 2019 Saturday

    Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

    Historic Kennett Square  presents Always Free, A Juneteenth Celebration

    1 - 2 pm

    Historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

    July 13, 2019 Saturday

    Nana Anansi

    1:30 pm

    Belmont Hill Library 120 Watersford Road, Bala Cywd, PA

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    July 13, 2019 Saturday

    Nana Anansi

    Bring your listening ears, your singing voice and your imagination to join in the adventures of Anansi the Spider. The wise & foolish charac...

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    1:30 pm

    Belmont Hill Library 120 Watersford Road, Bala Cywd, PA

    November 23, 2018

    Tobago Time! 2018-2019

    Tobago Time! 2018-2019

    Bayshore at Bivalve will present Oni telling her original story "Chicken Bone Beach" about segregation in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  


    Also Oni will be "Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother"  Hope you can come out for sum fo' real down home storytelling!

     

    Bayshore Center

    Tobago Time! 2018-2019

    Tobago Time! 2018-2019

    Tobago Time! 2018-2019

    Oni will be presenting LOL4REAL! on the beach at Pigeon Point, Swallows, & Store Bay. Telling stories and enjoying the heat of winter with family and friends at the Tobago Library Services.


    Seba Enrichment Academy, West Chester, PA

    March 23, 2018 : Nana Oni told African tales from Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana. Aesop song and on how Anansi, the spider shared wisdom with the world. A cultural display on the art and cultural artifacts of Zimbabwe. Wakanda Forever!


    Find out more

    The West Chester Community Performers

    Over 30 years and "drama mama's" still going strong!

    April 8, 2018 Sunday 1:30pm

    Chester County OIC presents 

    Lots of Jazz & Loving Langston - A Jazz Brunch & Harlem Renaissance Experience featuring WCCP presenting the poetry of literary icon, Langston Hughes.


    Caribbean Connection *!*

    Auntie Oni Story Time

    Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

    Ubuntu Storytelling Workshop

     January 10, 17 & 31, 2018

    Wednesdays : 3:30pm

    Story Time & LOL4REAL!

    @ 

    Tobago Library Services

    Scarborough, Tobago



    Ubuntu Storytelling Workshop

    Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

    Ubuntu Storytelling Workshop

    February 22, 2018  

    Thursday  9 -11am

    Storytelling Workshop for Educators. Story coaching for the annual Student Storytelling Competition 2018. 

    Oni with a few teachers who retold stories!


    Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

    Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

    Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

    January 25, 2018 - Thursday ~ 9-11AM

    UBUNTU STORYTELLING 101

    Storytelling Workshop for Librarians

    With organizer's; L-R 

    Gaby Fernandez, History Collection, Oni, Heather Gray - Youth Librarian & Shaheeda Sylvester PR & Marketing - Tobago Library Services, Scarborough Main Branch, Tobago

    WORK & PLAY SHOPS

    Philadelphia Arts & Educators Expo

    Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA 20217

    New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

    Calling all Program Directors! Educator! & School Assembly planners! 

    Visit ONI LASANA PRODUCTIONS exhibition booth at the City of Philadelphia's Arts & Educators Creative Economy Expo @ The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts in downtown Philadelphia!


    Oni will be live and in person sharing information on her latest program offerings & pre

    Calling all Program Directors! Educator! & School Assembly planners! 

    Visit ONI LASANA PRODUCTIONS exhibition booth at the City of Philadelphia's Arts & Educators Creative Economy Expo @ The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts in downtown Philadelphia!


    Oni will be live and in person sharing information on her latest program offerings & presentations for youth and adults...you won't want to miss out on adding a Oni Lasana Production to your enrichment resources for your school, organization & community!


    Visit www.CreativePhl.org 

    for more info.

    New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

    Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA 20217

    New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

    ONI LASANA was a featured teller for the 4th year. She presented stories and songs  from her "DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE" program.



    Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA 20217

    Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA 20217

    Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA 20217

    Playwright, poet and storyteller Oni Lasana performs in DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER featuring the dialect poetry of African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). Mercer Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, welcomed Oni  to present in the museum's prestigious "Twilight Tales" series. Tailored  to the setting, and illustra

    Playwright, poet and storyteller Oni Lasana performs in DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER featuring the dialect poetry of African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). Mercer Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, welcomed Oni  to present in the museum's prestigious "Twilight Tales" series. Tailored  to the setting, and illustrated with materials from the Mercer collection, her entertaining program offers a theatrical portrayal of Dunbar’s poems. 


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    Laughter Yoga!

    Performances & Workshops

    Performances & Workshops

    LOL 4 Real! a wellness program.

    Oni showing off her well earned happy laugh lines!

    Performances & Workshops

    Performances & Workshops

    Performances & Workshops

    Tobago Library Services

    Scarborough, Tobago

    More Reviews here

    Performance Poet

    Performances & Workshops

    Performance Poet

    Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz

    Four Woman & Tommorrow's Girls

    Moonstone Production, Philadelphia

    Oni's Diary : Muse - Considering something thoughtfully

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