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 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.

Story Story Night Serves Up “FULL PLATE” Nov. 28

(BOISE, ID) The Monday after Thanksgiving, Story Story Night dishes up "FULL PLATE: Stories of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew" on November 28, 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. Tickets and passes can also be purchased the night of when doors open at 6 pm. The show 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 "FULL PLATE" are Chris Harrington, Kiley Crill, Edward (Mac) Test and Jocelyn Joundrey. Harrington hungers for a way out of a hiking trek. Crill attempts to digest the binges and purges in the life of a new grade school teacher. Test chews over the strange bounty of the Bering Sea. Joundrey gets more than a mouthful of what her mouthy grandma dishes out.

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.

“In light of the over-stuffed theme and the stand-out story submissions that filled out plate this month, we’ve asked four storytellers to sit at the featured table, so to speak,” says Jessica Holmes, Story Story Night artistic and marketing director. “So dig in to our next show. You’ll get more than you bargained for. Come to dish, or just eat it up.”

At the event, local vendors will showcase and sell handcrafted merchandise, including Bricolage, Intentions Perfumery 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 November with exclusive treats and themed cocktail toasts on the restaurant’s mezzanine, reserved for “FULL PLATE” ticket-holders after the show.

Story Story Studio “TO THE STAGE” Nov. 21

The Story Story Studio continues on Nov. 21 with TO THE STAGE, the session that focuses on the stand up and deliver aspect of the three-part and open-to-everyone workshop offered by Story Story Night. 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 Announces Winter Themes,

Issues Open Call for Featured Storytellers

Story Story Night announces the themes for the live storytelling program’s winter 2011/2012 series. December 26 is HAPPINESS: Stories of the Pursuit. January 30 is REDEMPTION: Stories of the Comeback. February 27 is BREAK-UP: Stories of the End of the Affair.

Story Story Night issues an open call for featured storytellers for any theme in the winter series. 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. To enter, email your story to story@storystorynight.com by the first Monday of the month.

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Story Story Night is a monthly live storytelling program presented in part by The Boise State Story Initiative, broadcast partner Boise State Public Radio, venue partner The Rose Room and design partner Neighborhood All-Stars. A new Story Story Night podcast airs every Monday. Listen in or subscribe to the podcast on Boise State Public Radio or iTunes. Stay tuned in at www.storystorynight.com. 

 

Story Story Night Tours "THIS IDAHO LIFE" in Oct. 24 Ira Glass Tribute

(BOISE, ID) In a special tribute to Ira Glass and “This American Life,” Story Story Night tours the highlights of "THIS IDAHO LIFE: Stories of the State We’re In" on October 24, 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. Tickets and passes can also be purchased the night of when doors open at 6 pm. The show begins at 7 pm. Pie Hole pizza and a full bar (with valid I.D.) will be available at the all-ages venue.

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 "THIS IDAHO LIFE" are Erik Jones, Amber Telleria and Mike Medberry. Jones gets into hot water in the Bruneau Desert. Telleria hears the call of the wild in the Sawtooths. Medberry embarks on an odyssey of the body and mind at Craters of the Moon.

Fan favorite past featured storytellers Elisabeth McKetta, Emma Arnold and Charmagne Westcott will also present their One Minute Idaho stories, which were part of a Boise State Public Radio writing contest to promote the upcoming appearance of Ira Glass at the Morrison Center on Nov. 5, 2011.

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, channeling Ira Glass, hosts the night.

“I think everyone who loves stories in America owes a debt of gratitude to Ira Glass. 'This American Life' showed us that real people are interesting. That we all have a story. And that sometimes it just takes a lone voice, and a little music, to connect,” says Holmes, Story Story Night Artistic/Marketing Director and Host. “So let’s honor that spirit, and witness some of the most amazing sights in Idaho together.”

At the event, local vendors will showcase and sell Idaho-themed art and merchandise. This includes a preview of the upcoming Josh Gross book, Secrets and Lies. 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 October with exclusive treats and themed cocktail toasts on the restaurant’s mezzanine, reserved for “THIS IDAHO LIFE” ticket-holders after the show.

Story Story Studio “TO THE PAGE” Oct. 17

The Story Story Studio continues on Oct. 17 with TO THE PAGE, the session that focuses on the writing process in the three-part and open-to-everyone workshop offered by Story Story Night. Taught by Elisabeth McKetta, the Studio runs from 7 to 9 pm 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.

Calling Featured Storytellers for "FULL PLATE"

Story Story Night issues an open call for featured storytellers for the November theme “FULL PLATE: Stories of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew.” 

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. To enter, email your story to storystorynight@live.com by the first Monday of the month.

Story Story Night Dives Into “WATER” July 25

(BOISE, ID) In the heat of July, Story Story Night goes deep into “WATER: Stories of Going With/Against the Flow” on July 25, 2011. The live storytelling program starts at 7 pm at The Linen Building, located at 1402 W. Grove St. in downtown Boise’s Linen District. 

Admission is $5. A limited number of priority seating tickets are now available at Brown Paper Tickets

Doors open to priority seating ticket holders at 6:00 pm. General admission tickets are available when doors open to the public at large at 6:30 pm. The venue is all ages, and offers a full bar (with valid ID) and Pie Hole pizza.

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 WATER are a husband-and-wife duo, Andrea and Josh Bogle, Carly Oppie and Mat Erpelding. The Bogles dive into marriage and survival during an ill-fated tour of Redfish Lake. Oppie fights the flow as a teenaged, then full blown, bulimic. Erpelding navigates the crash of hurricane and ego on the Gulf Sea. 

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 from Boise Guest House, Eyes of the World and Rediscovered Books.

July’s show will also continue a new Story Story after party at Red Feather Lounge that will offer ticket holders exclusive treats and toasts, along with an open mic for sharing lingering stories.

“Story Story Night is where real live magic and connection happens,” says Jessica Holmes, Story Story Night Host, Artistic and Marketing Director. “In July, ride the wave and go deep into the elements that give stories power with WATER. It will be a truly refreshing experience.”

At the July show, Story Story Night will sell one-of-a-kind merchandise, designed and produced by new partner Bricolage.

Story Story Studio “TO THE PAGE” July 18

In July, Story Story Night continues the workshop series geared to bring out true stories from real people in our community. The Story Story Studio is designed for those who would like to learn the steps to take to eventually stand up on stage, without notes, and tell a story.

Story Story Studios are held on the third Monday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at Cole Marr Coffeehouse. This month’s session, “TO THE PAGE,” is held on June 18 and is taught by Elisabeth McKetta.

Each series—fall, spring, summer and fall—offers three sessions: “IDEAS,” “TO THE PAGE,” and “TO THE STAGE.” People can attend one or all three. The studio is free of charge, but donations are encouraged.

Calling Featured Storytellers for August

Story Story Night continues to focus on the elements the rest of the summer with “FIRE: Stories of Getting Burned” in August. An open call now goes out for featured storytellers for the theme.

Featured storytellers receive free entry, tickets, a theme-based trophy designed by Bricolage and other gifts and honors. To submit a story, email the beginning, middle and end to storystorynight@live.com by the first Monday of August. Learn more at www.storystorynight.org/featured-storytellers.html.