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2nd Tuesday of Every Month (Starting in August 2024) Olive Black (3032 N Lincoln, Chicago) Sign Up List at 7:15pm Stories at 7:30pm FREE |
Do Not Submit Lakeview takes place in a neighborhood martini lounge with killer cocktails and tasty bites. Arrive at 7:15 to sign up for a spot, and when your name is called, you will get 7 minutes on stage to share any story you'd like. (Late arrivals can sign up as long as there are spots still available.)
No experience necessary to participate. All ages welcome.
No pressure, judgement, critiques, or scoring.
No restrictions on content or language except for no hate speech.
Drinks and delicious food available all evening.
Questions, comments, concerns or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
About Your Hosts
Randy Ford first fell in love with stories while growing up in Tennessee, where the rich tradition of Appalachian storytelling is still part of everyday life. Randy became a radio reporter and a political aide, spending 14 years in Washington, D.C., before moving to Chicago in 2015. He has performed on stages throughout the Chicago area and runs First Story Strategies, a freelance-based business that helps nonprofits tell the stories of the people they serve.
Karen Genelly is a former school teacher / Counselor for The Chicago Public Schools. She is a lover of travel, architecture, and, of course, telling and hearing stories. You may find her giving Architecture River Tours on the Chicago River or walking the paths of Lincoln Park Zoo as a volunteer education guide. Karen believes the “Do Not Submit” storytelling venues are such a great way to connect through story, and, after all, everyone has a story.