Story Story Night

Story Story Night Reclaims "REDEMPTION" Jan. 30

(BOISE, ID)  Story Story Night relates the rise after the fall with the theme "REDEMPTION: Stories of the Comeback" on January 30, 2012 at the Rose Room, located at 718 W. Idaho Street in downtown Boise. 

Admission is $5. Advance tickets are now on sale at the Story Story Store, available for pick up at will call on the night of the show. Tickets and new punch-card passes can also be purchased when doors open at 6 pm. “REDEMPTION” begins at 7 pm. Pie Hole pizza and a full bar (with valid I.D.) will be available at the all-ages venue.

On the last Monday of every month, Story Story Night presents true stories on a theme, told live on stage and without notes. Featured storytellers share a story on the theme, followed by an open story slam.

Musician Dan Costello performs, and Jessica Holmes hosts the night.

The featured storytellers for "REDEMPTION" are Erin Anchustegui, Al Popwell and Greg Duffy. Anchustegui witnesses a breakdown then a breakthrough after a harrowing breaking free. Popwell faces payback when schoolyard intrigues come back to bite in the boardroom. Duffy recovers the language of connection after a fall.

After an intermission with live music, Patcasso’s Patrick Hunter and Chauncee Mallory will paint a fusion art piece on the theme redemption that will then go as a prize to the story slam winner. In the story slam, names are drawn from a hat, and the chosen few have 5 minutes to tell a true story on the theme. The featured storytellers choose a winner, who receives a prize package from Boise Guest House and Rediscovered Books.

“January is the time when we all make resolutions to redeem ourselves,” says Jessica Holmes, the driving force behind Story Story Night. “REDEMPTION is our chance to root for the comeback in all of our lives.”

At the event, Story Story Night will also sell one-of-a-kind merchandise, designed and produced by Bricolage.

The new Story Story afterparty at Red Feather Lounge will continue in January with exclusive seats and free treats on the mezzanine for “REDEMPTION” ticket-holders, as well as the a themed cocktail creation for the night on order.

Open Call for BREAK-UP Stories

Story Story Night issues an open call for featured storytellers February 27’s theme, BREAK-UP: Stories of the End of the Affair. To enter, email your story to story@storystorynight.com by the first Monday of the month.

Featured storytellers receive free entry, 2 additional tickets for guests, a $25 gift certificate to Red Feather Lounge, a theme-based trophy designed by Bricolage, a Story Story Night punchcard, poster and sticker, as well as other gifts and honors.

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Story Story Night is a live storytelling program based in Boise, Idaho. A new Story Story Night podcast airs every week on Boise State Public Radio and iTunes. Stay tuned in at www.storystorynight.com. 

 

Story Story Studio 'TO THE PAGE' Jan. 16

What's the story of your life? Get 'er down on paper tonight at our fun and free Story Story Studio, held the third Monday of each month at Cole Marr Coffehouse in BoDo at 404 S. 8th Street, downstairs level.

Tonight, Jan. 16 at 7pm, get in on TO THE PAGE, where you learn how to write it out with studio instructor Elisabeth McKetta.

Learn, firsthand, how to unleash the power of real live storytelling. We’ll see you there. Bring a pen and paper.

Featured storytellers wanted for "REDEMPTION"

On January 30, Story Story Night presents the theme, REDEMPTION: Stories of the Comeback. How have you risen back up, after a fall?

Be bold in 2012. Speak to the real live truth of your experience, and inspire your community, and even yourself. To enter to be a featured storyteller and get 10 minutes to tell your true story on the theme (plus an array of prizes), email your story to story@storystorynight.com by January 2.

Here's more on becoming a featured storyteller»

Story Story Night Unwraps "HAPPINESS" Dec. 26

(BOISE, ID) The day after Christmas, Story Story Night makes merry with "HAPPINESS: Stories of the Pursuit" on December 26, 2011 at the Rose Room, the new, larger-capacity venue for the popular live storytelling program. The Rose Room is located at 718 W. Idaho Street in downtown Boise. 

Admission is $5. Advance tickets and a limited edition all season pass are now on sale at the Story Story Store, available for pick up at will call on the night of the show. Tickets and passes can also be purchased when doors open at 6 pm. “HAPPINESS” begins at 7 pm. Pie Hole pizza and a full bar (with valid I.D.) will be available at the all-ages venue.

On the last Monday of every month, Story Story Night presents true stories on a theme, told live on stage and without notes. Featured storytellers share a story on the theme, followed by an open story slam.

The featured storytellers for "HAPPINESS" are Meghan Egbert, Patricia Nilsson and Glen Groben. Egbert plans the perfect party and she’ll cry if she wants to. Nilsson sheds more than she bargained for in search of the very shape of happiness. Groben hunts down then is hunted by happiness as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa.

The featured storytellers become judges in the story slam after an intermission with live music. Names are drawn from a hat, and the chosen few have 5 minutes to tell a true story on the theme. The winner receives a prize package from Boise Guest House and Rediscovered Books.

Musician Dan Costello performs, and Jessica Holmes hosts the night.

“As Americans, ‘tis the season to really unwrap what this whole pursuit of happiness drive really opens up in our lives,” says Jessica Holmes, the driving force behind Story Story Night. “Think of HAPPINESS as our merry gift to our audience, to close a fantastic year of stories.”

At the event, local vendors will showcase and sell handcrafted merchandise, including Bricolage and other artisans. Story Story Night will also sell one-of-a-kind merchandise, designed and produced by Bricolage.

The new Story Story afterparty at Red Feather Lounge will continue in December with exclusive seats and free treats on the restaurant's mezzanine for “HAPPINESS” ticket-holders, as well as a night-themed cocktail creation on order.

Story Story Studio “IDEAS” Dec. 19

The Story Story Studio, a free workshop to bring out the surprising true stories in everyone’s life, continues on Dec. 19 with IDEAS, a session that focuses on how to tease out the true experiences that become compelling stories. Taught by Jessica Holmes, the Studio starts at 7pm at Cole Marr Coffeehouse in BoDo at 404 S. 8th Street, downstairs level. The Studio is free but fueled by donations. Attendees should bring a pen and paper. 

Story Story Night Issues Open Call for Featured Storytellers

Story Story Night issues an open call for featured storytellers for any theme in the live storytelling program’s winter 2012 series. January 30 is REDEMPTION: Stories of the Comeback. February 27 is BREAK-UP: Stories of the End of the Affair. To enter, email your story to story@storystorynight.com by the first Monday of the month.

Featured storytellers receive free entry, 2 additional tickets for guests, a $25 gift certificate to Red Feather Lounge, a theme-based trophy designed by Bricolage, Story Story Night merchandise and other gifts and honors.