• Christopher Nelson “I Have My Ways: Teaching Stories”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    In “I Have My Ways: Teaching Stories”, retired elementary school teacher Christopher Nelson shares some of the funny, alarming, and touching stories from his career as an educator. Sufian Zhemukhov […]

  • Zola Rosenfeld & Carl Franzen “Summer Music”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A warm, intimate evening of original songwriting under the summer sky. Join us for two distinct voices: Zola Rosenfeld’s tender, literate indie-folk and Carl Franzen’s wide‑ranging, story-driven songs. Musician Bios: […]

  • Poetry- Open Mic Mondays June 2026

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This is an ongoing monthly series of poetry & spoken word open mics that will take place on the 4th Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to […]

  • Working Class Stories

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Frank Gioia and Barry MacDonald for a night of working class stories- from the streets of 1950s Brooklyn, to military service in Vietnam, to the grueling work of resurfacing […]

  • Jim Stowell “Ranger Jim Part 2”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Stories from Jim’s 46 year-long love affair with nature. Jim told Part 1 at the 2025 Minnesota Fringe Festival.  “This is must see theater.”  “Don’t miss Ranger Jim.” “Ranger Jim is a […]

  • Closed July 2026

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    We are closed for the month of July 2026 for a much needed break. All open mics, events, and classes are cancelled. Programming resumes in August 2026.

  • Jules’ Poetry Playhouse Back Porch Reading

    Jules’ Poetry Playhouse 11 Homestead Lane, Placitas, NM, United States

    Doors open 6:30 pm – complimentary pizza, wine, refreshments Reading starts aprx 7 pm followed by audience conversation $12 per ticket – audience limit is 15 VIP seats on our Back […]

  • NSN 2026 Conference: Prairie Voices

    West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX

    Every year, the National Storytelling Network invites voices from across the globe to come together in celebration of story. In 2026, we’ll gather in the Texas Panhandle, where the sweeping prairies and […]

  • 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Minnesota Fringe connects adventurous artists with adventurous audiences by creating open, supportive forums for free and diverse artistic expression. As the producer of the largest performing arts festival in the […]