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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 21, 2016

Welcome to Our New Website

by Sarah Haberman, Executive Director

Hello Moth Fans, It’s an exciting couple of weeks here at Moth HQ. We’re unveiling a few big things that we’ve been working on behind the scenes -- all to make The Moth more accessible and storytelling more discoverable online. First, notice anything different here? We’ve just launched the latest incarnation of The Moth website. Our redesign process kicked off by listening to those who listen to us. We surveyed 1500 Moth fans – asking about their experiences and needs. So, in addition to gi...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 07, 2013

The Moth Is Now In Print… With A Special Offer!

by The Moth Staff

Dear Moth Friends, We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of the first-ever Moth book: The Moth: 50 True Stories (Hyperion) Preface by Adam Gopnik, foreward by George Dawes Green, edited and with an introduction by Catherine Burns For the first time in print, The Moth presents fifty spellbinding, soul-bearing stories selected from our archive. The same magic you’ve witnessed on the stage, now available in our very first book. (The next best thing to having fifty cool p...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 04, 2013

SLAM Expansion! StorySLAMs for San Francisco and the Twin Cities, GrandSLAMs for Pittsburgh and Louisville!

by The Moth Staff

Exciting news raconteurs – we’re ringing in 2013 with a SLAM expansion! We’ve got new StorySLAMs and GrandSLAMs all around the country. Get your stories ready, because starting this January two new cities are getting their very own monthly Moth StorySLAM series. That’s right, Minneapolis and San Francisco. We heard you, and we’re coming. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Moth StorySLAM will launch on Wednesday, January 30th at Amsterdam Bar and Hall and will continue on ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 08, 2012

The Moth StorySLAM Launches in Four New Cities!

by The Moth Staff

Live audiences, get ready! Storytellers pull up your boot straps! The Moth StorySLAM is putting down roots in four new cities this fall. In September, Boston, Milwaukee and Seattle will launch monthly StorySLAMs. Potential storytellers take note: the theme will be NERVE so there is time for you to dare yourself into a juicy, story-generating situation. Make haste! And please don’t break any laws! Portland, Oregon hops on board on October 1 with the theme CHEMISTRY. Put on your ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 13, 2012

The Moth and Tour de Fat join forces for a special storytelling event!

by The Moth Staff

Life in the Bike Lane: Stories of People-Powered Exploits & Adventures What’s happening? Join The Moth and Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing’s celebration of bicycles, beer and all manner of sustainable folly. Submit YOUR story for a chance to be a part of The Moth’s special Tour De Fat show. We’ll feature four stories from beloved Moth storytellers brought from headquarters and four local stories told by…maybe you? See below for how and...

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