• 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 Porch. This performance will be outside under our covered patio. In case of inclement weather, we will be inside. Books by the authors will be […]

  • 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 Midwest, the annual Minnesota Fringe Festival event fills tens-of-thousands of seats with audiences viewing dozens of works at hundreds of performances by more than 1,000 […]

  • Minnesota Fringe: More Better Stories with Christopher Nelson

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

    “Growing Up Small in a Mid-Sized Town” Christopher Nelson is a small person that grew up in a mid-sized town. Come learn how balled-up socks, radishes and cow eyeballs are about the same size, but which one is good for throwing in self defense? I’ll share stories from my childhood, blending a narrative approach that […]

  • Minnesota Fringe: More Better Stories with Hank Roubicek

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

    “Learning What?” Hank Roubicek is a retired Professor of Communication at the University of Houston Downtown and an expert in storytelling and narrative expression. An award-winning educator, author, host of radio and podcast programs, and a Houston Moth storytelling champion, he brings powerful stories to life with insight, warmth, and authenticity. Hank captivates audiences with […]

  • Minnesota Fringe: More Better Stories with Erin Ferdinand

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

    “My Dog Died (and all I got was this Lousy Miracle)” Erin Ferdinand is author of “The Ghost Dog Diaries”, a collection of essays and advice about life after death and our life, in general. Originally published as a weekly column based on her experience as a Savannah (GA) psychic medium, these works inspired this […]

  • Minnesota Fringe: More Better Stories with Hank Roubicek

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

    “Learning What?” Hank Roubicek is a retired Professor of Communication at the University of Houston Downtown and an expert in storytelling and narrative expression. An award-winning educator, author, host of radio and podcast programs, and a Houston Moth storytelling champion, he brings powerful stories to life with insight, warmth, and authenticity. Hank captivates audiences with […]