Poetry- Open Mic Mondays February 2026
This is an ongoing monthly series of poetry & spoken word open mics that will take place on the 4th Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to […]
Crafting the authentic voice to artfully and truthfully tell our stories.
This is an ongoing monthly series of poetry & spoken word open mics that will take place on the 4th Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to […]
Storytelling fans, do not miss “Good Medicine”. Four gifted tellers are collaborating on this show which explores the things people do to rejuvenate, to heal, to escape the banalities or difficulties of life. Each of these tellers has performed many times at the American School of Storytelling and other venues. Take our word for it, […]
It’s the season for getting Fringe applications in. It’s one thing to apply and another to have a stage worthy performance. This two session, in person workshop will move your idea to story and necessary staging for a 55-minute Fringe show. You bring the concept, American School of Storytelling Founder, Loren Niemi, who has done […]
Moonshine Stories Comes to Minneapolis (In Solidarity). Traditional and contemporary stories of resistance and recognition from Margaret Meyers, Jim Stowell, Danielle Daniel, Laura Packer, Brother Ashe, and Loren Niemi. Produced by Megan Wells and hosted by Dorothy Cleveland. Pay what you will donation.
ICE OUT: Minnesota Writers Rising Up is a powerful anthology of poetry and prose responding to the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota—and to the human cost […]
We are adding a “Witness Open Mic” on the first Monday of the month, to offer our neighbors and fellow citizens a forum to share their stories. What has happened? […]
Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance, this is a hands-on class to help you […]
Satish Jayaraj tells the love story of two primal forces of the universe, Shiva and Adi Shakti. Shiva, the lord of destruction and regeneration, and Adi Shakti, the principal feminine force, are destined to spend eternity together. But though the universe conspires to bring them together, there are other forces that are trying to keep […]
***EVENT CANCELLED- We apologize for any inconvenience*** This interactive storytelling event is an ‘unfolding’ wherein Ruby mixes millennia old stories w/her own to fuel audiences’ visceral adventure highlighting 1 of 5 senses: this night’s focus is on scenting – including fragrant flowers, nosing something out, wrinkling one’s nose, the nose knows and more! Artist Bio: […]
Unplug and connect to yourself and others with some good old-fashioned storytelling. Hear personal stories, ghost stories, a liars contest, sacred tales, youth activities, a story slam, poetry slam, music, and so much more. In addition, participants can attend workshops to hone their own storytelling skills. A Weekend Pass Includes: • 60 storytellers • 5 storytelling […]
This is an ongoing monthly series of storytelling open mics that will take place on the 3rd Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to 10 Tellers. 10 minutes each. Any style- traditional, personal, braided. etc. Sign-up will be first come, first serve. Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. This event presented in […]
In Brenda Varda’s Songwriting Workshop, we consider well-known lyric examples (and lesser known), looking for ways that your words can incorporate rhyme, rhythm, imagery, and metaphor within common structures of song. The second half of the class will be an opportunity to do a first draft based on your ideas. To register: Add the […]