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Friday, January 25, 2019 (annually)
The Tell Off @ Post #59 of the American Legion, 16 Stowe St in Waterbury VT @ 8:00pm
The Tell Off is extemporaneous storytelling's eighth annual Tournament of Champions! Winningest storytellers from Season VIII of extempo go head to head, each regaling you with a true, first-person, original, 10-minute story told live on stage without notes or reading. There's prize money at stake, a popular vote of the audience, & inexpensive cash bar. The Tell Off kicks off opening night of Waterbury Winterfest, & half the proceeds go to Waterbury Rec! Come support community, be entertained by the best, & vote for your favorite...
- $10 general admission.
- Beverages available for purchase.
- Doors @ 7:00pm. Stories @ 8:00pm.
Saturday, February 9, 2019 (monthly)
Jazzyaoke @ Espresso Bueno, 248 N Main St in Barre VT @ 7:30pm
What do you get when you cross jazz with karaoke? Jazzyaoke: your opportunity to front a LIVE six-piece jazz band and sing standards from the great American songbook! All lyrics provided. For every song (up to five) that you sing at the mic, you get a dollar off your admission. You've heard of singing for your supper? At Bueno you sing for your cover! Come early to get a seat and submit your song requests, but please leave your own musical instruments at home unless you are singing (it's not open jam). Second Saturdays.
- $5 admission. Singers admitted at a reduced rate or FREE (ultimately).
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Open all day. Music from 7:30 to 9:30.
Friday, March 1, 2019 (approximately monthly)
extempo @ Dog River Brewery, 1400 Route 302 in Berlin VT @ 8:00pm
Now in its tenth year, extempo is Vermont's most popular live storytelling series. At each event (approximately monthly), local raconteurs—many of whom you will recognize as your friends & neighbors—get on stage and regale the audience with their short-format, first-person, true stories delivered without notes or reading. Often about half of the participants are veteran storytellers, and half are newcomers trying it for the first or second time. Sign up in advance if you want to give it a try...or just come listen.
- $5 admission. Participants admitted FREE.
- Beverages available for purchase. BYO food!
- Open all day. Stories from 8:00 to 10:00.
Saturday, March 9, 2019 (monthly)
Jazzyaoke @ Espresso Bueno, 248 N Main St in Barre VT @ 7:30pm
What do you get when you cross jazz with karaoke? Jazzyaoke: your opportunity to front a LIVE six-piece jazz band and sing standards from the great American songbook! All lyrics provided. For every song (up to five) that you sing at the mic, you get a dollar off your admission. You've heard of singing for your supper? At Bueno you sing for your cover! Come early to get a seat and submit your song requests, but please leave your own musical instruments at home unless you are singing (it's not open jam). Second Saturdays.
- $5 admission. Singers admitted at a reduced rate or FREE (ultimately).
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Open all day. Music from 7:30 to 9:30.
Thursday, April 4, 2019 (approximately monthly)
extempo @ Bridgeside Books, 29 Stowe St in Waterbury VT @ 8:00pm
Now in its tenth year, extempo is Vermont's most popular live storytelling series. At each event (approximately monthly), local raconteurs—many of whom you will recognize as your friends & neighbors—get on stage and regale the audience with their short-format, first-person, true stories delivered without notes or reading. Often about half of the participants are veteran storytellers, and half are newcomers trying it for the first or second time. Sign up in advance if you want to give it a try...or just come listen.
- $5 admission. Participants admitted FREE.
- Food & beverages available for purchase on site (via Stowe Street Cafe.)
- Open all day. Stories from 8:00 to 10:00.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 (monthly)
Jazzyaoke @ Espresso Bueno, 248 N Main St in Barre VT @ 7:30pm
What do you get when you cross jazz with karaoke? Jazzyaoke: your opportunity to front a LIVE six-piece jazz band and sing standards from the great American songbook! All lyrics provided. For every song (up to five) that you sing at the mic, you get a dollar off your admission. You've heard of singing for your supper? At Bueno you sing for your cover! Come early to get a seat and submit your song requests, but please leave your own musical instruments at home unless you are singing (it's not open jam). Second Saturdays.
- $5 admission. Singers admitted at a reduced rate or FREE (ultimately).
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Open all day. Music from 7:30 to 9:30.
Friday, May 10, 2019 (approximately monthly)
extempo @ Highland Lodge, 1608 Craftsbury Rd in Greensboro VT @ 8:00pm
Now in its tenth year, extempo is Vermont's most popular live storytelling series. At each event (approximately monthly), local raconteurs—many of whom you will recognize as your friends & neighbors—get on stage and regale the audience with their short-format, first-person, true stories delivered without notes or reading. Often about half of the participants are veteran storytellers, and half are newcomers trying it for the first or second time. Sign up in advance if you want to give it a try...or just come listen.
- $5 admission. Participants admitted FREE.
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Doors open @ 5:00. Stories from 8:00 to 10:00.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 (monthly)
Jazzyaoke @ Espresso Bueno, 248 N Main St in Barre VT @ 7:30pm
What do you get when you cross jazz with karaoke? Jazzyaoke: your opportunity to front a LIVE six-piece jazz band and sing standards from the great American songbook! All lyrics provided. For every song (up to five) that you sing at the mic, you get a dollar off your admission. You've heard of singing for your supper? At Bueno you sing for your cover! Come early to get a seat and submit your song requests, but please leave your own musical instruments at home unless you are singing (it's not open jam). Second Saturdays.
- $5 admission. Singers admitted at a reduced rate or FREE (ultimately).
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Open all day. Music from 7:30 to 9:30.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 (monthly)
Jazzyaoke @ Espresso Bueno, 248 N Main St in Barre VT @ 7:30pm
What do you get when you cross jazz with karaoke? Jazzyaoke: your opportunity to front a LIVE six-piece jazz band and sing standards from the great American songbook! All lyrics provided. For every song (up to five) that you sing at the mic, you get a dollar off your admission. You've heard of singing for your supper? At Bueno you sing for your cover! Come early to get a seat and submit your song requests, but please leave your own musical instruments at home unless you are singing (it's not open jam). Second Saturdays.
- $5 admission. Singers admitted at a reduced rate or FREE (ultimately).
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Open all day. Music from 7:30 to 9:30.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 (annually)
WORST. SONG. EVER. @ the Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St in Barre VT @ 8:00pm
WORST. SONG. EVER. is a lighthearted live music competition that is open to any level of talent. Whether you are a musician, hobbyist, or hack...SIGN. UP. NOW. Then take the stage and cover your least favorite pop song, from any era, in any way that you like! You can perform solo or with others/in a band; a cappella or accompanied; (but absolutely no karaoke, song parodies, or original music). There's audience voting, and the WORST. TROPHIES. EVER. are awarded at the end! This event is shot out of a cannon and will make your head explode.
- FREE admission, but bring your $5s & $10s to vote with: OLH fun-raiser!
- Food & beverages available for purchase.
- Doors @ 7:00pm. Show @ 8:00pm.
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