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TELLABRATION™ Performance One Ocean, Many Shores: Stories Real and Imagined from Around the World

Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capital Highway, Portland, OR, United States

Told by Ingrid Nixon Sailors of long ago sailed the “Seven Seas.” But in truth we only have one ocean, one body of water that flows around our continents -- one body of water that essentially unites us all. Come aboard for a sea voyage with peripatetic storyteller Ingrid Nixon to explore stories and peoples of far-off shores. It’s an evening of folktales, true tales, myths and legends; after dipping your toe in this evening, the ocean will never quite feel the same. “These are stories I really love,” says Ingrid. You will, too. TELLABRATION!™ is a worldwide evening of storytelling: a network of storytelling enthusiasts bonded together in spirit at the same time on the same day. In 1988 the event was launched by…

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$15 – $20

The Moth: StorySLAM: Legends

The Old Church Concert Hall 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.* Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival. Proof of a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of the event will also be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination.  LEGENDS: Prepare a five-minute story about lore. Hometown heroes or larger than life icons. Spending the night in a haunted house, family secrets uncovered, senior pranks that went down in history. Deep-seated superstitions that fly in the face of reality checks. Every myth has to start somewhere. We will not be selling any tickets at the door. This venue is 16+ *Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10…

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$15
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