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Story Slam - Sex, Violence, Magic and Politics


February 24, 2016


Story Slam - Sex, Violence, Magic and Politics will be a story slam evening hosted by Edmonton Public Library in collaboration with the Edmonton Story Slam Society at the Mercury Room on Wednesday, February 24th.

Compete with local amateur storytellers to tell 5-minute personal stories on the theme of books, movies, music or games with controversial themes (sex, violence, religion and/or politics) and the impact they've had on the storyteller's life. The stories will be judged by audience members and the best story will win a hat full of donations from the audience and 2 seats to Sir Salman Rushdie: Freedom of Expression on February 25th.

What to expect: great atmosphere, excellent beverages and tasty finger foods. Minors are permitted (language and content warning).

Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: The Mercury Room
Location: 10575 114 Street Edmonton, AB
Website: http://www.epl.ca/story-slam/
Phone: 780-496-7000
Categories: Information, Libraries, Research

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