Join The Storyline SLAM: “Pets” – Tales of Fur, Feathers, and Friendship!

Do you have a story about a pet that changed your life? A mischievous cat, a loyal dog, an unexpected animal companion, or even a pet that didn’t quite work out?

To get in the storytelling drawing, sign up at TheStoryline.org before Saturday, 02.22.25. Six names will be drawn on Sunday, February 23rd and posted on TheStoryline.org, The Storyline Facebook page, and Instagram @thestoryliners. At least two more names will be drawn at the beginning of the show on Friday, February 28th.

Come for the stories, stay for the community.

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We all have stories about the moms in our lives—whether it’s about your own mother, someone who mothered you in a surprising way, or your experiences as a mom yourself.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where we honor the impact of moms in all their beautiful complexity.

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Join us at Changing Hands Bookstore and First Draft Book Bar in Phoenix for the Holidaze SLAM.

We are excited to be working with Changing Hands Bookstore as our community partner for November with our theme: Holidaze.

In the chaos of the season, there’s always room for connection and good stories.

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Join us at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Mm.. Food SLAM.

We are excited to be working with artist MuXishere as our community partner for October with our theme: Mm.. Food.

Through your stories, we’ll explore narratives that highlight how food has impacted our lives.

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We are excited to work with our community partners @ZiaRecords We had so much fun in April for Record Story Day, we’re back together in September for Zia Dayz with the Storyline SLAM: Music Pt. 2

Music is a heartbeat, a memory, a lifeline. Join us as we celebrate the power of music through the art of storytelling.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on September 27th at @ChangingHands for the Music Pt. 2 SLAM Ticket link.

Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Teacher SLAM.

We are excited to be working with First Draft Book Bar as our community partner for August with our theme: Teacher.

Teachers are the architects of our future, shaping our minds and hearts. For many of us, the most profound teachers of our lives have been outside of traditional schooling. Teachers leave an indelible mark on our lives. Good or bad, their influence extends beyond their teaching, often touching the very core of our being.

Through your stories, we’ll explore the impact teachers have on our lives and the moments that stay with us.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on August 23rd at @ChangingHands for the Teacher SLAM. Ticket link

Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Flexible SLAM.

We are excited to be working with Orange Blossom Pilates as our community partner for June with our theme: Flexible.

“Flexible” can mean many things: adapting to change, bending without breaking, or finding creative solutions in difficult situations. It can be a tale of personal growth, a narrative of overcoming challenges, or an imaginative exploration of flexible thinking. We’re excited to hear your unique take on this theme.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on June 21th at @ChangingHands for the Flexible SLAM.

Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Fire SLAM.

On this night we will be celebrating stories about Passion and Fire with our Community Partner @BurningBuddhaClothing

We'd love to listen and share our stories of fire with you.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on May 17th at @ChangingHands for the Fire SLAM.

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Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Music SLAM.

On this night before Record Store Day we will be celebrating stories about Music with our Community Partners Stinkweeds Record Store and Zia Record Exchange.

We love music. We love records. We'd love to listen and share our stories of Music with you.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on April 19th at @ChangingHands for the MusicSLAM.

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Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Joy SLAM. Our former co-host @joyyoungpoetry is back in town for a visit, and we are honored to have them back at The Storyline. So honored that we decided to make the theme Joy once again or Joy squared.

Our February community partner is our friends at GalacticChutney, where food and art collide in space (specifically space in Phoenix.)

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on February 16th at @ChangingHands for the JoySLAM.

Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore for the Bloom SLAM. Join us for stories of growth, new beginnings, endings, reflections, goals, and flowering into the new year with our theme BLOOM.

Our January community partner is our friends at Click Bloom @shopclickbloom They were our very first community partner in 2023 and we’re thrilled they’re joining us to start the new year in 2024.

Get ready to experience the Bloom SLAM and let your imagination blossom!

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on January 19th at @ChangingHands for the BloomSLAM.

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Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore to share stories about Home. The HomeSLAM is a live event where storytellers from all walks of life take the stage to share their personal tales of what home means to them.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on November 24th at @ChangingHands for the HomeSLAM.

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Join us for an evening at Changing Hands Bookstore to share stories about our furry, feathered, and scaled friends. Don't miss this chance to laugh, cry, and be inspired by the incredible bond between humans and their beloved companions.

Join @TheStoryliners 7:00PM on October 20th at @ChangingHands for the PetsSLAM.

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The Storyline SLAM theme for September is Heroes and our community partner is Amazing Arizona Comics.

We all have heroes. Have been a hero. Have been helped by a hero. Have been inspired by heroes.

What are your hero stories?

Join @TheStoryliners and @AmazingAzComics 7:00PM on September 29th at @ChangingHands for the HeroesSLAM.

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The Storyline SLAM theme for August is The Grind and our community partner is Esso Coffeehouse.

The Grind can be about hustling, working hard, enjoying great coffee, or whatever The Grind means to you.

Join @TheStoryliners and @EssoCoffeehouse 7:00PM on August 18th at @ChangingHands for The Grind SLAM.

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The Storyline SLAM theme for June is Joy.

This show is the end of an era. Our Co-host Joy Young is moving out of state in July to start a new chapter in their life.

Joy is characterized by feelings of happiness, delight, and contentment and is often associated with a sense of inner fulfillment, satisfaction, and a general uplifted mood.

And so, in June, we celebrate our stories of Joy.

The SLAM winner will receive a Basket of Joy!

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April showers bring May flowers. And Dirty Hands.

The Storyline SLAM theme for May is Dirty Hands and our community partner is Maricopa County Master Gardeners.

Dirty Hands can be about gardening, working hard on something that you enjoy, or it can be about doing something you’re not proud of.

What are your Dirty Hands stories?

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Come join us for a night of community storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. We're excited to announce that for this SLAM we've partnered with local ale house and cafe, The Main Ingredient (TMI), who will be providing the SLAM prize. Many a Storyline show has been discussed over a great meal and a pint at TMI

Our theme for April is TMI (Too Much Information or The Main Ingredient): We've all had those stories of oversharing and those stories where key ingredients created magic, or at least a great meal. (Also magical.)

What are your TMI stories?

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Come join us for a night of community storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix.

Our theme for March is EXPLORE: We've all got stories of traveling through unfamiliar territory, whether it's inside our heads, our hearts, our homes, our lives or outside in this great wide world. What have you been exploring?

For this event, we've partnered with Women Who Explore. They will be providing the SLAM prize.

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Come join us for a night of community storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix.

Our theme for January is CLICK: when something just clicks into place (or does not click into place), to click with a person, place or thing, the click of a camera, photos, social media. We’re sure you’ll come up with a story that clicks with CLICK.

For this event, we've partnered with local artists Click-Bloom , who will be providing the SLAM prize.

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. November’s theme is: Holidaze

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. October’s theme is: Fearless

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School’s in session. Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Teachers

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Join us for a night of live storytelling about all things HOT at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Extra Spicy

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Music

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore, Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Camp

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore, Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Bloom

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands Bookstore, Phoenix. This month’s theme is: Magic

Seating and tickets are limited! Proof of vaccination and ID are required for entry into this event. Masks are recommended.

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Join us for a night of live storytelling at Changing Hands bookstore. This month’s theme is: In A Heartbeat

Seating and tickets are limited! Proof of vaccination and ID are required for entry into this event. Masks are recommended.

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