(UPDATED October 18, 2016)
On the third Tuesday of each month, Rhythm & Rye hosts StoryOly, Olympia’s most beloved “story slam” event. Half the suggested donation to compete or listen goes to Olympia SafePlace.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., volunteers throw their names in a hat, and 10 are invited to tell an eight-minute autobiographical story on a pre-supplied topic. A judging panel chooses the winner. On September 19, 2016, the first 10 winners battled it out in a “Grand Slam.”
“It’s going amazing,” says Amy Shephard, co-founder and production manager of the event. Here are the themes for 2016-2017:
Oct. 18, 2016: Survival
Nov. 15: Double Take
Dec. 20: Humiliating
Jan. 17, 2017: Second Wind
Feb. 21: Freedom
March 21: Mixed Messages
April 18: Freaky
May 16: Secrets
June 20: Hopeful
July 18: The Dark Side
Aug. 15: Witness
Oct. 17: Bitter
Nov. 21: Reunion
Dec. 19: Confused
Do you have a tale to tell?
What: StoryOly
Where: Rhythm & Rye,
311 Capitol Way N, Olympia
When: 6-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month
How much: $5-$10 (suggested donation)
Learn more: 360-705-0760 / StoryOly