You are cordially invited to Gather Round, Bellingham’s new monthly forum for people who love a good story. Our theme for July is “Yonder - Setting Out for the Great Unknown.”
If you haven't been with us before, here's the scoop: Gather Round is inspired by The Moth, the New York based non-profit dedicated to "true stories told live." We believe that nothing binds a community together like shared stories. Our format is Open Mic: prospective tellers prepare a story based on the evening’s theme and submit their names before the show starts. Our rules are simple:
1. Stories must be true and personal, that is, they must relate something that actually happened and directly affected the teller. 2. Stories must be told, not read -- they must be performed without notes. 3. Stories last approximately 5-8 minutes.
We're committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all sorts of stories to be shared. Funny stories, sad stories, stories about small triumphs or epic defeats; stories about friends, about families, about the search for love or justice; stories about the human condition and how we cope with it on any given day. Come tell us a story, or just sit back and listen as others share theirs.
One more thing: our space is small and seating is limited -- come early to get a good spot!
