11:44 am February ‘Stor-etry Slam’ focuses on ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’
JOHNSON CITY — “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is the theme of this month’s “Re-Generation: A Johnson City Stor-etry Slam,” which will be held Monday, Feb. 27, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Misty’s Blues Bar, 232 E. Main St.
Sponsored by the East Tennessee State University Master’s Degree Program in Storytelling, TaleTellers student organization and Department of Literature and Language, this event combines two streams of spoken word — storytelling and poetry.
The February Stor-etry Slam marks the debut of a regular opening spot to be filled by a featured performer. ETSU literature and classical languages student Maggie Colvett will be the inaugural artist for this new highlight. She describes herself as “a constant learner, accidental poet and emergency back-up rhythm mandolinist from Johnson City.”
Following Colvett’s performance, slam patrons who wish to tell a story may drop their names into a hat, and poets who wish to read or recite will do the same. Five names will be drawn at random from both the Story Hat and the Poetry Hat.
Stories should be true (or mostly true), related to the theme, and no longer than 10 minutes. Poems should also be related to the theme and under five minutes in length.
Three story judges and three poetry judges, selected from the audience, will pick the winning poems and stories of the night. First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes.
Admission is a suggested donation of $5-$10. This event is not suitable for children.
For more information or special assistance or seating for those with disabilities, contact the ETSU Storytelling Program office a 439-7606 or storytel@etsu.edu.
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