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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nWednesdays\, September 9-30 at 7:00-9:00pm\nIn person\, 4-sessions\, taught by Loren Niemi\nClass fee $80 \nLoren Niemi is an innovative storyteller creating\, coaching/directing\, performing\, producing\, teaching and writing about stories that matter for audiences of all ages in urban and rural settings for over 45 years. \n  \n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button\nNote- After purchase\, tickets & receipt may arrive in your ‘Junk Mail’ folder 
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-to-storytelling-9-2026/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ghost Story Workshop- Online
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t like telling ghost stories? In the first session\, the American School of Storytelling’s Founder\, Loren Niemi will tell three types of ghost stories and examine what makes them work. In the second session you should bring your favorite tale to share and learn how to tailor it to augment its “things that go bump in the night’ quality for any audience. \nOnline\, two sessions 7:00-9:00 PM\nThursdays\, September 10 & 17\nTaught by Loren Niemi\nClass Fee $40 \nLoren Niemi is an innovative storyteller creating\, coaching/directing\, performing\, producing\, teaching and writing about stories that matter for audiences of all ages in urban and rural settings for over 45 years. \n  \n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button\nNote- After purchase\, tickets & receipt may arrive in your ‘Junk Mail’ folder \n\n\n 
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/ghost-stories-09-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ole & Lina Will Never Die
DESCRIPTION:Join Loren Niemi at FinnFest USA 2026 for “Olie & Lena Will Never Die”\, a mix of O & L stories told and commented on\, with the audience invited to add their favorites into the mix. \nLoren Niemi is an innovative storyteller creating\, coaching/directing\, performing\, producing\, teaching and writing about stories that matter for audiences of all ages in urban and rural settings for over 45 years.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/finnfest-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Minneapolis Downtown\, 1001 S Marquette Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Story Arts of Minnesota 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SAM’s annual membership meeting is open to all current\, past\, and prospective members. Come to learn what programs and events SAM is engaged in now\, and what dreams and ideas are germinating but need more volunteer energy to sprout and flourish. Bring your own ideas for fruitful action to advance SAM’s dual mission of promoting the art of storytelling and developing and supporting storytellers. \nOne important agenda item at every annual meeting is the election of new Board members. We encourage anyone interested in promoting storytelling to apply to join the Board.  We especially need people with website and social media skills.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/sam-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Storytelling- Open Mic Mondays September 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing monthly series of storytelling open mics that will take place on the 3rd Monday of the month. \nHere’s how it works:\nUp to 10 Tellers. 10 minutes each. Any style- traditional\, personal\, braided. etc. Sign-up will be first come\, first serve. \nDoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm. \nThis event presented in partnership of Story Arts of Minnesota and the American School of Storytelling.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/storytelling-september-2026/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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