Fri 17 Jun 2016
Wed 15 Jun 2016
I was just told, by a sweet little girl, that I am the funniest person she’s ever met. I will take it as a compliment and not think about the fact she’s probably only met a dozen people in her lifetime! I will say though – there are times I can make my strongest critics laugh – even my wife chuckled at this cartoon!
Mon 13 Jun 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 3rd Week in June ’16
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This is a bit of a crazy week and I am looking forward to all the traveling! Some of the schools and libraries are annual visits and a couple are new places. I am very excited for the warmer weather but even more excited to visit all the programs that are wrapping up this school year. I still get flashbacks to my last days of school and how excited we all were about the few free months ahead. Of course you can tell the school year is ending just by the energy level of all the children in the crowds. They can hardly contain themselves and the excitement is all that much more enjoyable to feed off of to present a fun filled show!
There are more shows added to the calendar – so take a look and mark your calendars – hopefully I am coming to see your town soon!
I am also running a special this year – if you have booked for the summer just call and mention this post – you will get a “back to school” Fall show for just $100. The offer is good for shows from Sept 1st – Oct 8th. Call TODAY! (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Monday: Berazzani School @ 9:45/10:30am
- Tuesday: Pembroke Library @ 10:30am
- Tuesday: Scituate Library @ 1:00pm
- Wednesday: Duxbury Library @ 10:15am
- Wednesday: Jonathan Bourne Public Library @ 12:00am
- Thursday: Hertz Nursery School @ 10:00am
- Thursday: Rockland Preschool @ 6:00pm
- Friday: Bright Horizons @ 10:00/10:30am
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows. The Pembroke, Scituate and Duxbury Library shows are open to the public sponsored by the South Shore Family Network.
Places I will be visiting this week:
- Quincy
- Pembroke
- Scituate
- Duxbury
- Bourne
- Sharon
- Rockland
- Franklin
Wed 8 Jun 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 2nd Week in June ’16
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I am now at capacity for June and July. I have no AM slots left for July shows – which is both fantastic and a bit frustrating. Frustrating only because people are still calling looking to book a summer event and I have time to offer them. I do have just a few slots left in August so call right away if you’d like to book something! Also, I have started booking now for the Autumn and Winter.
I am also running a special this year – if you have booked for the summer just call and mention this post – you will get a “back to school” Fall show for just $100. The offer is good for shows from Sept 1st – Oct 8th. Call TODAY! Call anytime at (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Tuesday: Renaissance Community School for the Arts @ 9:45/10:30am
- Wednesday: Lil’ Munchkins Preschool and Daycare @ 10:00/10:30am
- Thursday: Joyful Noise Preschool @ 10:00am
- Saturday: John Curtis Free Library, Hanover @ 11:00am
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows. The Hanover Library show is open to the public sponsored by the South Shore Family Network.
Places I will be visiting this week:
- New Bedford
- Scituate
- Sandwich
- Hanover
Tue 31 May 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 1st Week of June
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Summer is gearing up and gaining steam! My weeks are pretty packed and I’m looking forward to visiting all the schools and libraries. Make sure you’ve visited the Upcoming Shows page to check them all out! Mark your calendars for when I am in your area as I would love to see you all in the crowds! I am hoping to keep adding to the calendar too so if you’re thinking about letting me visit your school or library this summer – don’t hesitate! Call me today! It seems like the weather is catching up to us as well as the heat has arrived – so stay cool out there.
My summer schedule is still filling up fast and if you would like to book something give me a call anytime at (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Wednesday: New Nursery School @ 9:30am
- Wednesday: Temple Shalom of Newton School @ 6:45pm
- Thursday: New Nursery School @ 9:30am
- Thursday: Dolly’s Nursery School @ 6:00pm
- Friday: Head Start @ 10:00am
- Saturday: Carriage House Nursery School @ 11:30am
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows.
Places I will be visiting this week:
- Norwell
- Newton
- Hingham
- Gardner
- Cohasset
Mon 23 May 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 4th Week of May ’16
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I began this adventure 16 years ago. I was working in Marshfield at the Head Start program when I decided to try out a living telling tales to willing participants. I’ve enjoyed every moment thus far and look forward to the years to come. This Saturday I turn 40 years old. I was just 24 (for all those math majors) when Big Ryan’s Tall Tales began. Seems like an entire lifetime has passed. I have seen thousands upon thousands of children, visited thousands of schools, and met some of the best people on the planet. Every year I strive to keep making children laughs with the silly thoughts that enter my mind.
This week I return to the Wood School in Fairhaven as the “prize” for the children who’ve read the most books during the school year. Every year the crowd gets bigger and bigger! It’s so nice to see and makes me feel all warm and tingly inside honor all these children who simply have a love for reading.
My summer schedule is still filling up fast and if you would like to book something give me a call anytime at (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Tuesday: Duxbury Free Library Raising a Reader @ 1:00pm *Week 4
- Friday: Wood School @ 1:45pm
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows.
Places I will be visiting this week:
- Duxbury
- Fairhaven
Thu 19 May 2016
Pinefest THIS SATURDAY!
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Wed 18 May 2016
Upcoming Shows Updated!
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I am activately adding the summer shows so keep an eye out for all the new dates! If you’d like to book a date call me anytime at (508) 641-5336 or email me at ryanstalltales@hotmail.com and I will get back to you right away!
Wed 18 May 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 3rd Week in May ’16
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This Saturday is the Plymouth Pinefest – I have had the honor of entertaining at this fantastic event for the past 3 years and I will be there again! Make sure you come to enjoy the entire event – you can see a video here about what this important and amazing event offers.
My summer schedule is still filling up fast and if you would like to book something give me a call anytime at (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Tuesday: Duxbury Free Library Raising a Reader @ 1:00pm *Week 3
- Saturday: Pinefest @ 11:00am
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows.
Places I will be visiting this week:
- Duxbury
- Plymouth
Mon 25 Apr 2016
This Week in Big Ryan – 4th Week in April ’16
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After this past week, after seeing a new part of MA that I had yet to see, I am ready for a lighter week! It will still be quite busy as I am heading to the Little People’s College on Church St on both Monday and Tuesday – then I am heading to Rowley for a show on Wednesday morning at the library. I welcome the new Kindergarten class to the Carver Elementary School system on Thursday night. I was fortunate enough to be able to have my daughter tag along with me to Sharon Library. During lunch she said she wanted a cell phone… and a nose ring. She’s 6. Makes me laugh and want to cry at the same time! Hope everyone had a great vacation and is ready to tackle the last term of school this AM.
My summer schedule is filling up fast and if you would like to book something give me a call anytime at (508) 641-5336.
Here is the storytelling schedule for this week:
- Monday: Little People’s College @ 10:00am
- Tuesday: Little People’s College @ 10:00am
- Wednesday: Rowley Library @ 10:30am
- Wednesday: Little People’s College @ 6:00pm
- Thursday: Carver Elementary School: Welcome to Kindergarten @ 6:00pm
- Friday: Downey Elementary School @ 6:30pm
- Saturday: TALKING COMICS! at the Plymouth Library @ 2:30pm
Please check the Upcoming Shows page for more information on all of these shows. Talking Comics is an opportunity for elementary aged children to explore, discuss and trade comics! Come one, come all!
Places I will be visiting this week:
- New Bedford
- Rowley
- Carver
- Middleboro