Nov 04 Tuesday
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
MANNERS: Prepare a five-minute story about being civil. Minding (or not minding) P's and Q's and southern hospitality. Misses, misters, sirs, and ma’ams—or accidentally calling your teacher mom! Behaving like a perfect pupil or revealing your inner rebel. Proper pronunciation and sailor mouths. Bad habits, rude encounters, misinterpretations. Sit up straight, elbows off the table...wait your turn!
Nov 06 Thursday
CHEAT: Prepare a five-minute story about deceit. Pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards, forbidden flings, tax evasion, and adventures in plagiarism. Getting the gold medal by any means necessary. Shortcuts, headstarts, pulling strings, and taking the easy way out. Give us your traitors, your tricksters, your dirty rotten liars, your pumpkin-eaters.
Nov 18 Tuesday
PARTING: Prepare a five-minute story about saying goodbye, letting go, or moving on. Maybe it’s the end of an era, a relationship, or a place that felt like home. Share a tale of leaving something behind, willingly or unwillingly. Whether it’s a farewell you never wanted or the freedom found in starting fresh, tell us about the moment, the feeling, and what came after.
Dec 12 Friday
The Moth presents the GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words. The Moth invites winners from previous StorySLAM competitions to vie for the title of Detroit GrandSLAM Champion! On this night, listen as ten open mic storytellers share unique, unexpected, and magical true stories to determine Detroit's GrandSLAM Champion.
Nov 05 Wednesday
Storytime with Programs Director, Janice Wilks! Every Wednesday from 10:30am – 11:30am Storytime will be followed by activities designed for children with developmental differences. We will never tell your child to hush or stop wiggling. Physically-distanced with stringent health and safety protocols being followed. Takes place at our office: 2505 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Every family leaves with a free book and a snack! If you plan on attending, please RSVP with the form below so we can make sure there’s enough goodies to go around.
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