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February 20, 2019February 17, 2019 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Book Review: Tell Stories, Sound Smart

"Story Smart: Using the Science of Story to Persuade, Influence, Inspire, and Teach" by Kendall Haven I've hit that point with storytelling that I can't get enough of it. You know what that's like. Pick anything that you just can't get enough of. Anything. Your favorite song. Your love for cheesecake. That's where I'm at … Continue reading Book Review: Tell Stories, Sound Smart

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Love Stories

Looking for stories of love? I know a place. Looking for stories from kids? I know a place. Looking for stories about African American History? I know a place. Looking for stories about getting rich? I'm still looking for that one.  From Fredrick and Baltimore MD, to Richmond and Norfolk VA, with many stops in … Continue reading Love Stories

January 25, 2019January 22, 2019 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Book Review: Storyworthy

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks Imagine your favorite sports team winning the division 36 times, and the national championship 6 times. Then, the coach writies a book to tell everyone else how he did it. You could use it to be a pro coach … Continue reading Book Review: Storyworthy

January 14, 2019January 13, 2019 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

My Long Lost Storytelling Aunt

You know what it's like talking to that one cool aunt or cool uncle? They have a way of making you laugh and making you think all with the same words? That's what it like talking with Sheila Arnold. I have seen her live at storytelling shows and over and over again on YouTube. On … Continue reading My Long Lost Storytelling Aunt

January 7, 2019January 6, 2019 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

You Can Learn To Do That?

I didn't know what to expect. I arrive at this place in the middle of Baltimore, running a little late. Once in the building, I walk into a spacious room.  I can tell the room is used for some sort of theater production; you can see where the stage, lights, and sound system are positioned. … Continue reading You Can Learn To Do That?

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Shows, Shows, and more Shows!

  This week has so many chances to hear storytelling here is the local DC and Northern VA area. I put together all the ones I knew about. So many chances to be lost in story! Here is a quick blurb about each one, and a link to get more info and tickets:   Oct … Continue reading Shows, Shows, and more Shows!

July 23, 2018June 4, 2018 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

What is Storytelling to Me? (Delivery)

The sign reads, "Sale! Up to 75% off!" I've lived long enough to know that there would be catch. My wife and I looked over the items sitting on the sales table. Upon further inspection, we found in small print "on selected items". Shocker. We were nearing the end of the cruise. We scanned the … Continue reading What is Storytelling to Me? (Delivery)

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Upcoming Shows

Better Said Than Done

Last Saturday of the Month

The Auld Shebeen (DOWNSTAIRS)

3971 Chain Bridge Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

6:00PM Doors Open

7:00PM Show

$15 at the Door (cash preferred)

$10 Advance entry below

 

http://www.bettersaidthandone.com/storytelling-shows/

 

The Moth

 

First Thursday of the Month

The Miracle Theatre

535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

 

Third Monday of the Month

The DC Winery

1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

https://themoth.org/events/results?eventLocations=6486&typesOfEvents=&eventDate=

 

Perfect Liars Club

 

First Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

 

https://www.perfectliarsclub.com/washington-dc-shows.html

 

Story District

 

Second Tuesday of the Month

Town Danceboutique

2009 8th St, NW

Washington, DC 20009

6:30 pm Doors open

8:00 pm Show starts

 

Other show are available

on varying dates and locations

 

http://storydistrict.org/shows

 

This Is My Brave

 

Shows are available at varying dates and locations throughout the year. Shows are also available in other states.

 

https://thisismybrave.org/events/

 

Toastmasters

 

Clubs are available in varying dates, times and locations throughout the DC, MD, VA area. Some clubs that specialize in storytelling are:

 

http://4619085.toastmastersclubs.org/

 

https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/05540281-story-improv-humor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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