The session "Community Starts with You" aims to provide Wesleyan College students with a comprehensive understanding of community dynamics, the importance of individual contributions, and practical skills to foster and enhance their communities. Through engaging and interactive methods, students will leave equipped and inspired to make meaningful impacts within their circles. Additionally, the session emphasizes not only the importance of having a sense of general community but also cultivating a strong sense of community within their Wesleyan College experience. This dual focus ensures that students recognize the value of their roles both within the broader societal context and within their immediate academic environment, fostering a supportive and connected campus community.

In the world of education, teachers sometimes tell small fibs—stories that aren't quite true but serve a purpose. The topic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" explores these little fabrications that teachers share with their students. Whether it's claiming they have eyes in the back of their heads or warning that misbehavior will go on a "permanent record," these lies often carry a hint of humor and a lesson.

At our upcoming Storytellers Macon event at Grant's Lounge, we'll share and reflect on these teacher tales. The stories range from the amusing and absurd to the well-intentioned and educational. They reveal how teachers use creativity to manage classrooms, engage students, and sometimes just add a bit of fun to the school day. Join us as we recount these playful deceptions and consider the impact they had on our understanding of authority, rules, and sometimes, the joy of a good story.

#StorytellersMacon #LyingTeachers #GrantsLounge #MaconGA

Our featured storyteller is TBA!

Socials start at 6:30 pm
Signing up before the event is encouraged at https://bit.ly/2024StorytellersPresentsSU

* This is an open-mic event
* Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person
* Please be mindful of bringing children that stories are uncensored, except for hate speech.

Join us for an unforgettable night of storytelling at the iconic Grant's Lounge in Macon, GA! Our theme for the evening is "Hot and Heavy," and we want to hear your sizzling stories about life's intense moments. From steamy summer romances to heated debates, and everything in between, bring your tales that pack a punch.
July in Georgia is already scorching, so why not match the heat with some fiery stories? Whether it's a funny anecdote about a sweltering day or a passionate love story, we can't wait to hear it all.

#StorytellersMacon #HotAndHeavy #GrantsLounge #MaconGA

Our featured storyteller is Yutoya Avazé Leòn!

Socials start at 6:30 pm
Signing up before the event is encouraged at https://bit.ly/2024StorytellersPresentsSU

* This is an open-mic event
* Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person
* Please be mindful of bringing children that stories are uncensored, except for hate speech.

Step into historic Grant’s Lounge with Storytellers Macon's monthly event. This month, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening as we explore the theme of "Grabbing the Ring."

What does "Grabbing the Ring" mean to you? Delve into narratives of ambition, adventure, and triumph as you craft your own five-minute tale. Whether it's a literal quest for a mythical ring hidden in the depths of an ancient forest, a metaphorical journey of seizing opportunities in the face of adversity, or a personal tale of overcoming challenges to achieve your dreams, this is your chance to share your unique story.

Every story is welcomed with open arms and every voice has the power to captivate. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or stepping onto the stage for the first time, "Grabbing the Ring" invites you to be part of an evening filled with creativity, inspiration, and community.

So, what is your journey of grabbing the ring? Come and share it with us.

Our featured storytellers are Erica L. Woodford and Andrea Cooke

Socials start at 6:30 pm

Signing up before the event is encouraged at https://bit.ly/2024StorytellersPresentsSU

* This is an open-mic event

* Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person

* Please be mindful of bringing children that stories are uncensored, except for hate speech.

Registration Required: https://bit.ly/BestClassEver101

Join us for an enriching evening in collaboration with the Wesleyan College Leadership Lab as we explore "Charting the Course." This theme embodies the intentional process of planning, guiding, and navigating toward our goals. Through captivating storytelling, we'll delve into the strategic journeys of resilience, adaptation, and transformation within our community. Each narrative serves as a map, guiding listeners through the twists and turns of personal growth and communal evolution, celebrating the diverse routes taken to overcome challenges and pave new directions. Come be inspired by the power of storytelling and the triumph of the human spirit.

Meet the Cast: Bethany Buck, Latravius Smith, Loy Young, Malaycia Sanders, Tanisha Johnson, Xavious Davis (Zae)

In partnership with Centenary Community Ministries, Storytellers Macon goes Live once again with voices from our community in this elevated experience.

"A Hunger for More" transcends the boundaries of a typical storytelling event; it's an exploration of personal evolution. Delve into stories of resilience, triumph, and the relentless pursuit of fulfillment. To each storyteller, "A Hunger for More" embodies a unique journey: one might hunger for connection, seeking solace in shared experiences; another may yearn for understanding, delving into the depths of human complexity. Growth beckons to those hungry for transformation, while empathy stirs the hearts of those craving deeper understanding. And for some, the hunger is literal, a reminder of the stark realities faced by communities battling food insecurity. Together, these narratives will invite the audience to explore how we all hunger for more.

Storytelling Cast: Anita Hayes, Debra Jackson, Tyra Young and Wayne Welch

Hosted by: Kourtney Joseph

Admission is FREE and open to the public

|| The Gift That Keeps on Giving ||

featuring Alex Habersham and Wes Griffith
In this holiday season, gift giving is a shared love language among everyone. Whether it be friends, family, coworkers, a random secret santa you do with your bingo group, gifts are exchanged in many ways, but this year, we encourage you to explore the idea of the gift that keeps on giving.

This phrase can take on a multitude of definitions depending on the person. Maybe it’s that piece of advice you give to another that they take with them and spread to other people, a gift of inspiration. Maybe it’s the time you spend with someone, getting to know them far better than you could have before, the gift of friendship. Maybe it’s simply a token of appreciation you give to someone for their birthday, a gift they carry with them in their wallet everyday.

No matter what your gift may be, make sure it’s one that continues to give for years to come. Join us on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 to hear our Featured Tellers talk all about the Gift That Keeps On Giving.

In celebration with Macon’s Bicentennial, a city that keeps on giving the gift of soul, Alex Habersham and Wes Griffith will be our Featured Tellers for the month of December. We hope to see you there!
Want to share your own story? Sign up here!

Sign ups prior to the event are encouraged
Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person
All stories are uncensored (excluding hate speech). Be mindful of bringing children.

|| In the Trenches ||

featuring Erika Renee Land

“I’m in the trenches.” What does that phrase mean to you? It could be literal, like a person dressed in green to blend into their surroundings while they defend our country on the frontlines of war. Or maybe a bit more dramatic, like a bartender describing their terribly busy Saturday night at the local pub. Or instead, it could be purely figurative, like someone describing their friend as looking like they just barely escaped the trenches after a rough day.

No matter your definition, we’ve all been in the trenches at some point in our lives, but your strength comes from how you get out of them, from how you cope with them. Come escape the trenches with us for just a few hours and share your story this month.

Join us at Grant’s Lounge on November 14, 2023 at 6:30 pm to hear our featured teller, Erika Renee Land share her story on her time in the trenches! We can’t wait to see you there.

Want to share your own story? Sign up here!

• Sign ups prior to the event are encouraged

• Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person

• All stories are uncensored (excluding hate speech). Be mindful of bringing children.

featuring Libertad Aranza

A seat at the table is a figure of speech, a metaphorical position where those seated have a say, have power, have a voice. What does it mean to have a seat at the table for you? In a less serious sense, maybe you can recall a time when you were finally asked to sit with the adults during Thanksgiving dinner. Wasn’t that empowering? In a more serious sense, maybe you can remember the day you were finally asked your opinion on the way things operate at your job. How did that feel?

No matter what your story may look like, the question at hand remains: What does it take to have a seat at the table? What threshold do you have to cross? What accomplishments do you have to have under your belt? What do you have to look like? Where do you have to come from?

At Storytellers Macon, everyone is always welcome at our table. So come take your seat, share your story. We would love to hear it.

Want to share your own story? Sign up here!

Sign ups prior to the event are encouraged
Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person
All stories are uncensored (excluding hate speech). Be mindful of bringing children.

Storytellers Macon: Summer Camp!

Storytellers Macon is an organization that believes you have something to say. We’re using the summer break to flex our storytelling muscles in an intensive series that prioritizes serious (sort-of) storytelling practice. Bring back memories of telling stories of vulnerability and truth over the "campfire" and meet new friends, just like camp. This weekly series will take place in five two-hour sessions over the month of July that will bring together an ensemble of supportive storytellers to refine their art through a number of spontaneous prompts, writing exercises, and coaching on delivery.

If you’ve ever been to our monthly Storytellers Presents events at Grant’s Lounge or gone to a Storytellers 101 workshop and want to develop your unique voice, create vivid descriptions, and refine your style, this event is for you.

Cost:

$60 EARLY BIRD rate by June 15th

$75 after June 15th

• The Summer Camp pricing is applied to the entire experience and cannot be broken up into a' la carte

• Attendance to all 5 classes are encouraged but not mandatory

Location: The Web, 1083 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2

Times: 6pm - 8pm

Then pay your registration fee here: paypal.me/StorytellersMacon | indicate "Summer Camp"

Sign up now for some summer fun, and a rejuvenating storytelling experience.

Storytellers Macon: Summer Camp!

Storytellers Macon is an organization that believes you have something to say. We’re using the summer break to flex our storytelling muscles in an intensive series that prioritizes serious (sort-of) storytelling practice. Bring back memories of telling stories of vulnerability and truth over the "campfire" and meet new friends, just like camp. This weekly series will take place in five two-hour sessions over the month of July that will bring together an ensemble of supportive storytellers to refine their art through a number of spontaneous prompts, writing exercises, and coaching on delivery.

If you’ve ever been to our monthly Storytellers Presents events at Grant’s Lounge or gone to a Storytellers 101 workshop and want to develop your unique voice, create vivid descriptions, and refine your style, this event is for you.

Cost:

$60 EARLY BIRD rate by June 15th

$75 after June 15th

• The Summer Camp pricing is applied to the entire experience and cannot be broken up into a' la carte

• Attendance to all 5 classes are encouraged but not mandatory

Location: The Web, 1083 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2

Times: 6pm - 8pm

Then pay your registration fee here: paypal.me/StorytellersMacon | indicate "Summer Camp"

Sign up now for some summer fun, and a rejuvenating storytelling experience.

Storytellers Macon: Summer Camp!

Storytellers Macon is an organization that believes you have something to say. We’re using the summer break to flex our storytelling muscles in an intensive series that prioritizes serious (sort-of) storytelling practice. Bring back memories of telling stories of vulnerability and truth over the "campfire" and meet new friends, just like camp. This weekly series will take place in five two-hour sessions over the month of July that will bring together an ensemble of supportive storytellers to refine their art through a number of spontaneous prompts, writing exercises, and coaching on delivery.

If you’ve ever been to our monthly Storytellers Presents events at Grant’s Lounge or gone to a Storytellers 101 workshop and want to develop your unique voice, create vivid descriptions, and refine your style, this event is for you.

Cost:

$60 EARLY BIRD rate by June 15th

$75 after June 15th

• The Summer Camp pricing is applied to the entire experience and cannot be broken up into a' la carte

• Attendance to all 5 classes are encouraged but not mandatory

Location: The Web, 1083 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2

Times: 6pm - 8pm

Then pay your registration fee here: paypal.me/StorytellersMacon | indicate "Summer Camp"

Sign up now for some summer fun, and a rejuvenating storytelling experience.

Storytellers Macon: Summer Camp!

Storytellers Macon is an organization that believes you have something to say. We’re using the summer break to flex our storytelling muscles in an intensive series that prioritizes serious (sort-of) storytelling practice. Bring back memories of telling stories of vulnerability and truth over the "campfire" and meet new friends, just like camp. This weekly series will take place in five two-hour sessions over the month of July that will bring together an ensemble of supportive storytellers to refine their art through a number of spontaneous prompts, writing exercises, and coaching on delivery.

If you’ve ever been to our monthly Storytellers Presents events at Grant’s Lounge or gone to a Storytellers 101 workshop and want to develop your unique voice, create vivid descriptions, and refine your style, this event is for you.

Cost:

$60 EARLY BIRD rate by June 15th

$75 after June 15th

• The Summer Camp pricing is applied to the entire experience and cannot be broken up into a' la carte

• Attendance to all 5 classes are encouraged but not mandatory

Location: The Web, 1083 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2

Times: 6pm - 8pm

Then pay your registration fee here: paypal.me/StorytellersMacon | indicate "Summer Camp"

Sign up now for some summer fun, and a rejuvenating storytelling experience.

Storytellers Macon: Summer Camp!

Storytellers Macon is an organization that believes you have something to say. We’re using the summer break to flex our storytelling muscles in an intensive series that prioritizes serious (sort-of) storytelling practice. Bring back memories of telling stories of vulnerability and truth over the "campfire" and meet new friends, just like camp. This weekly series will take place in five two-hour sessions over the month of July that will bring together an ensemble of supportive storytellers to refine their art through a number of spontaneous prompts, writing exercises, and coaching on delivery.

If you’ve ever been to our monthly Storytellers Presents events at Grant’s Lounge or gone to a Storytellers 101 workshop and want to develop your unique voice, create vivid descriptions, and refine your style, this event is for you.

Cost:

$60 EARLY BIRD rate by June 15th

$75 after June 15th

• The Summer Camp pricing is applied to the entire experience and cannot be broken up into a' la carte

• Attendance to all 5 classes are encouraged but not mandatory

Location: The Web, 1083 Washington Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2

Times: 6pm - 8pm

Then pay your registration fee here: paypal.me/StorytellersMacon | indicate "Summer Camp"

Sign up now for some summer fun, and a rejuvenating storytelling experience.