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Howl Story Slam Live! | Potsdam | September 9, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7:00 PM 9:30 PM

1844 House 6885 U.S. 11 Potsdam, NY, 13676 United States (map)

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NCPR and Adirondack Center for Writing Present Howl Story Slam Live! in Potsdam, NY.

Join the next Howl Story Slam Live event on Tuesday, September 9, at the 1844 House in Potsdam, NY.

What’s a story slam? It’s a live, open-mic event where participants tell a true, personal story in 5 minutes, with no notes or props, to a specific theme.

These events foster a sense of community through shared experiences and perspectives, with a primary focus on the art of live storytelling rather than serious competition.

The Howl Story Slam team is a partnership between Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public Radio, two organizations that believe in the power of stories.

Theme: Go Your Own Way

The theme for this event is Go Your Own Way — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plain old getting lost. The first 15 storytellers to sign up will be included in the lineup.

Go Your Own Way Howl Story Slam Live theme

All are welcome to attend. If you are able, a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated to support the storytelling season for the Howl team.

For more information, visit the Adirondack Center for Writing website. See their tips for storytellers as well.

NCPR’s The HOWL Podcast.

The HOWL Podcast, hosted by Ethan Shantie, features true stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. It’s the best stories from Howl Story Slam Live events at venues in your neighborhood (find out more about those below), now on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

What happens when you join a dating site on a dare? Or when you accidentally take your dog’s medication? Or when your best friend tags along on a camping trip even though he never should have set foot in the woods? Each of those tales is paired with stories from Ethan's life—stories about Bigfoot, cooking on car engines, and many more strange encounters.

Hear it all on the HOWL Podcast from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.

About 1844 House.

1844 House is an all-American bistro dedicated to providing an authentic farm-to-table experience in Potsdam, New York, and the greater North Country. The restaurant is passionate about supporting local agriculture and showcasing the region's finest flavors.

The venue aims to be a gathering place where people can come together to enjoy great food and warm company in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.