Tag: jammin’ java
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A 2016 Retrospective
I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of 2016, according to Better Said Than Done storytelling. I think it’s safe… Read more
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Best of 2016 Storytelling Video
At our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed to see who would win “Best in Show.” The packed audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, enjoyed watching the ten storytellers share their true personal stories, but I doubt they… Read more
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Best of the Best 2016
On Saturday night, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed in our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest to see who would win “Best in Show.” The audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, was packed with nearly 200 people, many of whom were determined enough… Read more
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Find out on May 28th who will win Best in Show!
The wait is almost over. Better Said Than Done is marking 5 years of true, personal storytelling performances — ranging from unbelievable to poignant, and often laugh-out-loud — in Northern Virginia, and you don’t want to miss the celebration! Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show & Storytelling Contest Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:30 PM (Doors open… Read more
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Storytellers and their pets
In our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, “Man’s Best Friend,” the storytellers each shared true, personal stories about their pets. I thought it would be fun to get a photo, when possible, of the pet starring in everyone’s story. Alex Dixon did not have a digital photo of her childhood… Read more
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Pets and their Humans
It rained cats and dogs in April. And sheep. And mice. At “Man’s Best Friend,” our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, we heard true, personal stories about all kinds of pets. The hostess with the mostess, Liezel Munson, scared the packed audience into behaving while introducing each of the night’s… Read more
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Meet the Storytellers: Dustin Fisher
Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest is only two weeks from tonight! Today, we introduce you to Dustin Fisher, one of the 10 storytellers who will be performing in the show. (Watch the story Dustin submitted to our online contest.) Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest Saturday, May… Read more
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Meet the Storytellers: Miriam Nadel
On this Friday, we’re offering a Q&A with Miriam Nadel. Miriam is one of the 10 talented storytellers in the line-up – selected through an online competition (here’s the story Miriam submitted) – who will be performing in Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest. Name: Miriam Nadel Age: 57 Profession: aerospace engineer Town where you live:… Read more
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Meet the Storytellers: Zach Wilks
Zach Wilks will be taking the stage with Better Said Than Done in just a couple of weeks. This is the story he submitted that won him his place in the line-up for: Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:30 PM (doors open at 5 PM) Jammin’ Java, 227… Read more
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Meet the Storytellers: Alison Hughes
Next in our series of storyteller introductions is Alison Hughes. She is one of the 10 talented storytellers who will be performing in 2 ½ weeks at: Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:30 PM (doors open at 5 PM) Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia $15… Read more