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BABS'LAB PRESENTS
An Intimate Evening of Story Sharing
with Host Barbara Colaciello

🎤 Join Us for the October 18th Story Slam at BABS'LAB! 🎉

Join us for a magical, fun night of Tales + Art + Treats + Libations. Now in our 8th year, our Story Slams offer a chance for people to share a true story, hone the craft of oral storytelling, and connect with the community. First-timers WELCOME!

Inspired by Socktober!
October kicks off Socktober, a nationwide effort to collect socks and clothing for people experiencing homelessness.

Partnering with the Women's Center of Jacksonville, we’re collecting socks for women in crisis. Please bring all kinds of socks to BABS'LAB on the night of the slam. Our Sponsor Wolf & Cub have some amazing designs. Let’s come together to make a difference, one pair of socks at a time!

Theme: SOCK!

That’s right—bring your stories inspired by socks, in every sense of the word! We want to hear how sock fits into your life.

Let's Break It down:

• Knock someone’s socks off: Have a story about a time you amazed or impressed someone? Or maybe someone knocked your socks off with a bold move?

• Pull your socks up: Share moments where you had to buckle down and make a real effort to improve.

• Put a sock in it: Ever have a moment where silence was the best option?

• Sock it to someone: Tell us about a time you made a forceful impression or delivered a powerful punch (literally or figuratively!).

• Sock something away: We all have stories of saving for something special—or not. Let’s hear yours!

This night promises energy, enthusiasm, and of course, heartwarming stories that connect us all.

Audience Participation: Vote for your favorite storyteller of the night and help them win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to WOLF & CUB, our long time sponsor and fave downtown vintage retail shop.

WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2024

WHERE: BABS’LAB, 603 King St. CoRK Arts District
Please Note: • Entrance located on Phyllis St. on the path between metal fence and palm tree across from Yellow House!

SHOW TIME: 8:00PM

RECEPTION: 7:15PM We love our Sponsors. Enjoy delicious treats from BACKYARD BUFFALO and libations courtesy of MANIFEST DISTILLING.

TICKETS: $17.00
barbaracolaciello.com/register/octstoryslambabslab-2024

HOW A STORY SLAM WORKS?

• Storytellers have 5 to 7 minutes each to tell a TRUE personal story based on a THEME.

• Audience members can prepare a story and enter their name in a hat or decide to sit back and listen.

• 10 people's names are picked from the hat.

• At the end of the evening the audience votes for their favorite storyteller.

• The winner receives a $50.00 gift certificate!

STORY SLAM RULES

•Story must connect to the Theme.

•No notes.

•No props.

•Please no ranting, no preaching, no politicizing.

For more info: babslab@barbaracolaciello.com

Consider Making a Donation to BABS'LAB!

Your Donation allows us to offer scholarships covering
tuition fees for classes, support artist fees, fund production costs,
and facilitate community outreach initiatives.
Thank you for being a part of our story!

barbaracolaciello.com/donation