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How to Tell A Killer Open Mic Story
A former producer of The Moth gives advice on how to get up on stage and tell a great story
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Screw Love: The Broke-Ass Anti-Valentine’s Day Round-Up
There’s nothing quite like a slew of glittery cardboard hearts, strategically plastered throughout the lifeless windows of New York City’s retail stores, prepping themselves for that one day in February. There isn’t another imitation holiday that can arrogantly compete, nothing else that simply screams out: commercialized holiday bastardizing the idea
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The Fun Things To Do On Alameda Island
We got to the East Bay in 20 minutes & never worried about traffic, a bridge toll, parking…or any other hassle. Our only concern was drinking in the beautiful views on the SF Bay Ferry.
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Share Your Story at The Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works on Tuesday
If your idea of a fun night is standing on stage while people judge you, then head to The Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works on Tuesday night. StorySLAM is like a poetry slam without all the verses, just plain old funny, tragic, ironic human stories. Here’s how it works: Anyone
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Thursday Night — Tell A Story, Win Some Cash
Does the thought of speaking in front of a crowd terrify you? Do you have nightmares about that one traumatic fourth grade incident you had when you were giving a presentation about a famous historical figure (you chose Shakespeare, natch) and you were so scared that you peed a little