Grab A Bevvie, Tell A Story, Buy Some Gifts
Like the scent of fresh-cut pine
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and it's still as important to communities today as it was 44,000 years ago in the Sulawesi caves. One thing that seems to go hand-in-hand with telling stories? Drinks! From Chaucer to Cheers, there are examples aplenty of people enjoying a beverage and regaling a crowd with a tale -- be it bawdy, embarrassing, morose, or hilarious. Ale, iced tea, root beer, wine, all contribute to great speeches, stories, comedy sets, and more. Proving that a little bit of liquid courage in hand, even if it's soda or water, can help a person confidently take the mic.
Read on below to join in the fun!
LONG STORY SHORT + THORN = FUN!
Long Story Short is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. Or you can just watch! No pressure, only fun. And we love being at Thorn St. Brewery! Last month we had a blast, and we can't wait to see what December's show brings.
The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
December's Long Story Short is all about the stories that you have to laugh about, because the alternative is just not really an option.
December Long Story Short: Laugh 'Til You Cry
Thursday December 2nd @ 7pm
Thorn Brewery
3176 Thorn St.
$5 suggested
Note: there are a few stairs to the back room; there is a separate, stair-free entrance around the left side of the building.
SSWA + COOL MERCH = WIN/WIN!
It's time to buy gifts! Make it easy and visit SSWA's online stores to take care of all the presents you need for writers, readers, performers, do-gooders, and just all-around awesome people. Buy for yourself, too!
For apparel and other merchandise, So Say We All has opened our Sweet Stuff Shop! Now you can adorn yourself and loved ones in designs from SSWA emblazoned on tank tops, t-shirts and sweatshirts. There are also magnets, journals, and even face masks available! Stop the Omicron with our cool new skull logo on your face!
Visit SSWA's Sweet Stuff Shop!
And for books, boy have we got you covered there, too! So Say We All Press has published a plethora of compelling titles that can keep even the most infrequent reader glued to their proverbial seat. We have anthologies of true stories by Veteran authors and LGBTQ+ writers. We have The Radvocate, our literary journal full of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Then there's our series of literary horror anthologies. We even offer a people's history of East County, told through stories and art!
By purchasing your holiday presents from So Say We All, not only will you be checking gifts off your list and saving time, you'll also be helping to actively support our mission and programming -- and that's a great gift, too!
VAMP + DECEMBER = PARTY!
Thursday, 12/30 will be our last VAMP of 2021! You know what that means, right? It'll be a celebration! In keeping with the theme of December's VAMP, "Naughty Or Nice," we'll bid adieu to the year -- the bad, the good, the atrocious, and the awesome. We'll send out wishes for 2022 together, and toast to making it through 2021. And maybe, just maybe, we'll have a crackin' good dance party. Won't you join us?
December's VAMP Storytelling Showcase revolves around who's getting a gentle pat pat from Santa and who is banished forever to the whips and chains of Krampus's kink dungeon--and who is luckier.
VAMP: Naughty or Nice
December 30th, 2021 @ 8pm
Whistle Stop
2336 Fern St.
$5 suggested donation
PEEP OUR RECENT VIDEO!
November 2021 VAMP, "Under The Microscope."
We love you and we thank you for helping us make San Diego a city we want to live in.
-So Say We All
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