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Jnelle Codianni Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

May 21, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Join us for a special evening as Janelle Codianni is our featured teller.  she will share her adventure as a woman, mother and human being.  the evening will begin with an Open Mic at 7. Tellers have 8 minutes to tell their stories.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Janelle will begin her feature at 8:15.  The venue is near Central Sq. and the gallery invites the creative muse.  There is a $5 suggested donation which enables us to continue our weekly…See More
May 16
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Andy Chrisite Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

May 14, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Andy Christie is coming to Story space from New York.  Folks there know him as the host of the popular Liar's Game.  He's a humorous teller who will keep you guessing and laughing.  The evening will begin with an Open Mic.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share their stories.  first-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  We're located near Central Sq. There is a $5 suggested donation, which ensures that our weekly gathering will continue as it has for over 21 years.  See More
May 13
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Judith Black Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

May 7, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
We are delighted that Judith Black will be the featured teller at Story Space.  Though she is local (from the North Shore), Judith has a national and international following.  She is a master teller and teacher.  Her stories are often moving, often humorous, but always outspoken and mesmerizing.  She may share something new she is working on or perhaps recap an award-winning performance,  but either way it will be unforgettable. The evening begins with an Open Mic at 7. Tellers will have eight…See More
May 3
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Apr 28
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People's Voices Project Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

April 30, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
The people's Voices Project is a group of Roxbury residents who have been studying with Lani Peterson.  As a psychologist and a storyteller, Lani has worked with prisoners and urban residents to help them share their stories.  The evening will begin at 7 with an Open Mic.  Tellers will have eight minutes to tell their stories.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Lani's group will begin their feature at 8:00.  There is a $5 suggested donation which…See More
Apr 26
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Ralph Chadis Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

April 23, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Ralph Chadis will be the featured teller at Story Space.  Often going by the name Not Your Typical Bard, Ralph will be revisiting a piece he first created years ago, about another Bard in a mythical time and place.  However, this time he will be looking at the tale with the wisdom of his own years.  The evening will begin at 7 with an Open Mic.  Tellers will have 8 minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  The venue is near Central…See More
Apr 19
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Alicai Quintano Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

April 16, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Alica Quintano will be the featured teller at Story Space.  Her piece, entitled "the Fourth Dimension,"  is billed as an adult love story.  As such, it would not be suitable for children or young teens.  The evening will begin at 7 with an Open Mic.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Alicia will begin her presentation at 8:15.  The venue is close to Central Sq. and the gallery invites creativity.  There is a $5…See More
Apr 11
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Diane Edgecomb CD Release Party at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

April 9, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
This coming week Story Space will be hosting a CD release party for Diane Edgecomb and Margot Chamberlain.  The CD contains Diane's beautiful tales of trees from around the world, accompanied by Margot's soothing music on the harp.  They will perform some of the tales on the CD.  There will then be time to  enjoy refreshments and celebrate this wonderful new venture. come and join this special evening. The venue is near Central Sq. and the gallery is a creative place to party.  There is a $5…See More
Apr 4
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Martha Reed Johnson Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

April 2, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Martha Redd Johnson will be the featured teller at Story Space. Her stories blend the ordinary and the extraordinary, from the backyard and beyond.  The evening will start with an Open Mic at 7 p.m.  Tellers will have eight minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome. Martha will begin her feature at 8:15.   There is a $5 suggested donation, which helps to keep our weekly gatherings going, as they have for over 21 years.  The venue is…See More
Mar 28
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Joanna Demarest Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

March 26, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Our featured teller this week is Joanna Demarest.  Joanna had  been a frequent contributor to Story Space when she lived here, but moved to Pittsburgh.  We are happy to welcome her back for a visit.  Her stories often combine folk tales with events  in her own life.  The evening will begin with an Open Mic at 7.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Joanna's feature will begin at 8:15.  Our venue is close to…See More
Mar 22
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Robin Bady Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

March 19, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
This week Robin Bady will share what it is like to be a stranger in a strange land, not knowing the language and the customs and unable to bridge the cultural divide.  The evening will begin at 7 with an Open Mic.  Tellers will have eight minutes to try new material or retell an old favorite.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Robin will begin her feature at 8:15.  the venue is near Central Sq. and the Gallery is the perfect place for creativity.  There…See More
Mar 14
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Extended Open Mic at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

March 12, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
This week, there will be an Extended Open Mic.  Depending on the number of people wanting to tell a story, each teller may have more than the usual eight minutes to try new material or tell an old favorite.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  The venue is near Central Sq. and the Gallery is a spot that invites creativity.  There is a $5 suggested donation, which ensures that we can continue this weekly gathering, now in its 22nd year.  See More
Mar 8
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Robyn Perkins Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

March 5, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Robyn is a returning visitor from London.   She will share awork in progress that she calls " The Silver Lining," in which she reminds us to find humor midst thle dark times in life.  The evening will begin with with an Open Mic at 7.  Tellers have 8n minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Robyn will begin her feature at 8:15.  The venue is close to Central Sq. and the Gallery has a creative charm.  There is a $5 suggested donation…See More
Feb 28
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Steve Warren Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

February 26, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Steve Warren is an up-and-coming new teller, a diamond in the rough.  He's spent time in combat and time in jail.  He doesn't mince words about these experiences.  The evening will begin at 7 with an Open Mic.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share a story. First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  There is a $5 suggested donation, that ensures that our venue will continue as it has for 21 years.  See More
Feb 21
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HR Britton Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

February 19, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
This week, our featured teller is HR Britton.  He will tell about an animal encounter in a story he calls "Calico Pie," and share about academic anxiety in " The Kafka Thesis."   the evening will begin with an Open Mic at 7.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  HR will begin his feature at 8:15.  The venue is handy to Central Sq. and the Gallery is place that exudes creativity.  There is a $5 suggested donation,…See More
Feb 15
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Helena Leet Pellegrini Featured at Story Space at Out of the Blue Gallery

February 12, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
This week Helena Leet Pellegrini will be the featured teller at Story Space.  She blends humor and the human condition to share tales of her life and her family.  The evening starts with an Open Mic at 7.  Tellers have 8 minutes to share a story.  First-time tellers are guaranteed a spot and listeners are always welcome.  Helena will begin her feature at 8:15.  The venue is near Central Sq. and the gallery is invites creativity.  There is a $5 suggested donation, which enables us to contine as…See More
Feb 7
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What is your outside web or blog site URL ? Please post at your page - this helps connect you to the world looking for story!
http://safari
What is your preferred email address for contact?
yanasherman@aol.com
Are you a performer of story or listener, both, other? Tell us a bit about yourself...
performer of personal stories, Jewish stories, favorite fairy tales

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At 12:18am on February 18, 2010, Yana Sherman said…
Hi Andrea: Glad I finally figured out how to take my picture to add to my profile.
At 10:35pm on February 17, 2010, andrea lovett said…
Hi Yana glad you are here!!
 
 
 

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BMO 2013 Winners

Scott Schultz, 1st prize, Katie Liesener, 2nd and Rob Goldman, 3rd Prize

StoriesLive® Winners - 2012

StoriesLive® 2013:

Sophomores:

Annemarie DeMarco-Alfama - 1st place

Kenny Le & Moises Caraballo - Runner-ups

Juniors:

Latisha Joujute - 1st place

Stephen Carlin & Henry Chavez - Runner-Ups

Kristen Ruffin - Audience Choice

Seniors:

Nico Luisi - 1st Place

Moises Ramirez & Vance Crayton - Runner-ups

Theodore Biv - Audience Choice

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StoriesLive® 2012:

First place, and $1,000  prize

Junior Fernando Ortiz from Revere High School 

Senior Amario Malcolm from Boston Latin Academy

Runners-up ($500 each)11th

Alan Estes from Newburyport, 

AngelinaFerullo from Everett and 

Runners-up ($500 each)12th Caylen Bryant (Andover) 

Shavar Lazarus (Boston Latin Academy).

Audience Choice awards:

11th Justin Alexander 

(South Community High) 

12th Varvarra Valentin

(Lynn Classical High School)

massmouth choice awards:

Juniors 

Jennifer MonJoie(Revere) 

Bahiya Nasuuna (Chelsea) 

Karen Hua (Andover) 

Senior 

Jason Hittinger (Revere)

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Last Year 2011: StoriesLive® first ever high school story slam. 1st place awarded a $2,000 scholarship Brianda Agramonte, Lynn Classical High School, senior

2 runners up received $1,000 scholarship each: junior Conor Miller Newburyport High School and Mathews DeSouza, Everett High School,  Our "massmouth choice" was Sandy Fonseca, Boston Latin Academy, senior [below] She was awarded $500

Lexi Hernando Lynn Classical High School, senior was chosen by the attendees and awarded the Audience Choice prize of $500.

Congratulations all!

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