This is a three-session class for anyone identifying as a woman who wants to develop and share stories by, for, and about what it is to be a woman. Join storyteller and writer Laura Packer in a safe and supportive environment to develop skills to craft and share your stories with clarity, confidence, and artistry. […]
Stage veteran Ari Hoptman explores those random language mysteries that occupy our minds while we’re trying to fall asleep at night or are stuck in team leadership meetings. Why don’t we have a letter for th? Is writing left to right logical? How do you name mammals? What’s wrong with “gooder” anyway? See Ari talk […]
Rejoice Regardless is a joyful, haunting and earthy combining of traditional stories with personal narratives on restoring the connection to spirit and earth from one of America’s most dynamic storytellers. Teller bio: Visit Laura Simms website Called “riveting” by the New York Times, and “luminous” by The Soho Theater in London, Laura Simms is an award-winning […]
The Poetics of Storytelling is a luscious hands-on dive into the unique and powerful aspects of engaged storytelling today: the special role of the narrative; the grail of braiding stories; and the nature of storytelling as agency for imagination and compassion. We will all work with the same story. You will learn new enriching techniques […]
One of America’s great storytellers, Laura Simms is joining the Founder Loren Niemi for an evening of stories of life, death, and "What Haunts Us". These are not the usual ghost stories- tales from the wild heart, emerging from the shadow to illuminate the world we think we know. Teller bio: Visit Laura Simms website Called “riveting” […]
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 15 poets. 5 minutes or 3 poems each. Any form. Sign-up will be first come, first serve. Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm.
SOLD OUT! Second show added on November 7 at 7:00pm! Stage veteran Ari Hoptman explores those random language mysteries that occupy our minds while we’re trying to fall asleep at night or are stuck in team leadership meetings. Why don’t we have a letter for th? Is writing left to right logical? How do you […]
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 […]
The Midnight Choir Social Club Duo brings original songs featuring gospel, blues, funk and folk traditions. Brother Timothy Frantzich on guitar and vocals. Brother Timothy has performed his music in 1000 churches and 1000 pubs. Brother Timothy also leads people all over the country in singing and poetry. David Ballman on vocals. David has performed […]
If anyone thinks stories don’t change things they haven’t been paying attention. In our current political environment storytellers have an increasingly vital role. In this interactive workshop we will examine the role of stories in identity, community building and more; including the power of metaphor and allegory to create change. Four sessions, Thursdays Oct 16, […]
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 tell a better story. In person, 4 sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm, Wednesdays, October 8 to 29 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi To register: Add the number […]
Papa John Kolstad is an accomplished musician, a fine blues singer and songwriter, as well as a stellar picker on both 6 and 12 string guitar. He employs a variety of styles in his performances; folk, blues, swing, and jazz. He is joined for this performance by lyrical harmonica player, Bill Smith and Amy Houle, […]