| World Cafe Live | L’Etage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3025 Walnut St | 6th & Bainbridge | |||
| Dec 12: Naughty or Nice | Dec 27: Family Feud | |||
| Jan 9: Daily Grind | Jan 24: Against the Odds | |||
| Feb 14: The Ex-Files* | Feb 28: Social Network | |||
| March 12: Around the World | March 27: Best Ever | |||
| April 9: Identity Crisis | April 24: Your Mom | |||
| May: See Special Events | May: See Special Events | |||
| June 11: My Favorite Mistake | June 26: Detours | |||
| July 9: Wild Things | July 24: In Transit | |||
| Aug 13: Obsessed | Aug 28: Guilty Pleasures | |||
| Sept 10: Schooled | Sept 25: Mission Impossible | |||
| Oct 8: Us and Them | Oct 23: The Unknown |
May 19: Summer Grand Slam @ The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts November 8: Fall Grand Slam @ The 11th Annual First Person Festival
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Theme: “Burned”
Starts at 8:30pm
$20-$30
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Theme: TBA
*Special Tuesday Slam
[...] on dates and themes for all 2010 StorySlams can be found [...]
I went to my first slam at World Cafe Live last Monday. I thought the stories would be good from watching archive videos on the site and on Youtube but I wasn’t sure at all what to expect considering the theme was “Funeral.” It turned out to be a nice mix of both comic and serious stories. Most all of them–ten stories–were good to excellent. The winner was very funny, although I thought a couple of other people could have won, too. But since it’s a friendly competition I guess that doesn’t matter either way a whole lot.
I thought the event was well hosted. They keep the stories pretty much to the five minute time limit and things felt like they were moving along at a good pace. The food and beer were excellent. I had a fair amount of both. And the service could not have been better. Also the room is a great space: nice decor, lighting and seating. I recommend putting this event on your calendar for sooner rather than later.
After reading my previous comment, I thought perhaps I should add that I am not in any way related to or friends with anyone at World Cafe Live or First Person Arts or WXPN. Also my servers name was Greta. I think she deserves to be singled out for such good service.
Another fun night at the Slam. It was great getting up there even if this time things didn’t work out as I had planned. (Understatement.) Of course now I have a tale for my friends about how allergy medication may be hazardous to your train of thought, especially if you’re trying to tell a story in a public place.
As always, recommend the Slams to anyone looking for a weekday night out. Also planning ahead for the Grand Slam in July. That is going to be good!
I went to the July Grand Slam and it was great. Hilarious stories, stiff competition, and a great pre-party to boot. Volunteer staff was very helpful and friendly, and I left feeling very pleased with the experience and with the knowledge that First Person had just acquired a new fan (me).
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Readings from True North
Date: Thursday, May 17
Time: Happy Hour starts at 6pm,
Show starts at 7pm
Where: American Sardine Bar
1801 Federal Street Philadelphia
Summer Grand Slam
Date: Saturday, May 19
Time: 8:30pm
Where: Annenberg Center for the
Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA
Theme: Burned
First Person Arts Story Market
Date: Friday, June 1
Time: 5pm-8pm
Where: Christ Church
2nd Street above Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
FREE to enter.
Stories priced individually.
First Person Arts StorySlam
Date: Monday, June 11
Time: Doors at 7:30pm
Slam starts at 8:30pm
Where: World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA
Theme: My Favorite Mistake
Class: Performance Poetry
and Finding Your Personal Truth
Date: Mondays, June 11-July 16
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: First Person Arts Office
Class: Putting Yourself
Out There: Turning
a Story Into a Career
Date: Wednesdays June 13 -
August 1
Time: 6-8pm
Where: First Person Arts Office
Class: Workshop Your
Personal Essays or Memoir
Date: Thursdays June 14 - August 2
Time: 6-8pm
Where: First Person Arts Office
Stripped Stories
Date: Tuesday, June 19
Time: 8pm
Where: Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA
First Person Arts is a non-profit tax-exempt
501 (c) (3) organization registered with
the State of Pennsylvania. It relies on the
generous support of individuals,
foundations, corporations, and government
agencies to fulfill its mission.