Just days before Halloween, we're leaning into the season. Share a story that raises the hair on the back of your neck — a ghost story passed down through your family, a strange coincidence that defied explanation, a legend from your hometown, or an eerie moment you never quite understood. Family-friendly thrills and chills only — we want goosebumps, not nightmares. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A ghost story or family …Continue reading →
EVENT DESCRIPTION In the spirit of the season, we gather around the table — the real ones and the metaphorical ones. Tell us about belonging: the person who made room for you, the meal that held a family together, the community that welcomed you in, or the moment you realized you were home. Bring warmth, memory, and meaning. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A meal or gathering that meant more than …Continue reading →
On one of the longest nights of the year, we gather around the light. This month's theme welcomes any story sparked by illumination — a candle in a window, a fire that kept people close, a porch light left on, or a moment when light showed up in the dark in ways you didn't expect. This theme honors all traditions and all kinds of light. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A …Continue reading →
A new year, and a theme wide open with possibility. This month we celebrate the unexpected — the twist you never saw coming, the stranger who changed everything, the stroke of luck (good or bad) that redirected your story entirely. Bring tales of surprise, chance, and the moments life threw you something you weren't ready for. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A moment of unexpected luck — for better or worse …Continue reading →
