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Howl Story Slam Live! | Tupper Lake | Raquette River Brewing | November 18, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Raquette River Brewing 11 Balsam Street Tupper Lake, NY, 12986 United States (map)

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Howl Story Slam Live in Tupper Lake in November

Presented by NCPR and Adirondack Center for Writing at Raquette River Breiwing

Raquette River Brewing hosts the Howl Story Slam on November 18, 2025

Join the next NCPR Howl Story Slam live event on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Tupper Lake at Raquette River Brewing.

A story slam is an engaging live event where individuals share true personal stories within a 5-minute time frame, without using notes or props. Each session revolves around a specific theme, inviting storytellers from all backgrounds to take the stage and share their experiences.

Stories are evaluated by a panel of 2-3 judges chosen from the audience, and at the conclusion of the evening, a winner is declared. All winners earn a spot in ACW's annual Grand Slam held at the year’s end.

Story Slams 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.

Go Your Own Way NCPR Howl Story Slam Live — The road less taken.

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.

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, shares captivating true stories performed live without notes from stages throughout the North Country. These are the most engaging tales from Howl Story Slam Live events happening at various local venues, now conveniently available on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

What unfolds when you join a dating site after a dare? What if you mistakenly give your dog’s medication to yourself? Or how about when your best friend crashes your camping trip despite being ill-equipped for the woods?

Raquette River Brewing Story Slam and appetizers. — Good brews, good food.

Each of these stories intertwines with Ethan's personal anecdotes—covering everything from Bigfoot to quirky cooking experiments on car engines and other bizarre experiences.

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

About Raquette River Brewing.

Tupper Lake natives Mark Jessie and Joe Hockey founded Raquette River Brewing in 2013.

Today, with a passion for brewing, ingredients, and the Adirondack Park, Head Brewer Tanner Hockey and Brewers Kevin Connell and Taylor Kenniston provide a wide range of options to all beer connoisseurs.

Raquette River Brewing features a large, locally built beer hall, a beautiful fireplace, locally crafted mantles and chandeliers, a large seasonal patio, 44 taps of their brews and guest ciders, and various NY state wines and liquors.

On-site visitors will find a selection of food trucks that vary throughout the year, offering wood-fired pizza, fresh Mexican fare, burgers, sandwiches, poutine, and more.

Raquette River Brewing is a family-friendly, dog-friendly establishment, and a destination in the Adirondacks for hikers, bikers, swimmers, paddlers, snowmobilers, friends, families, and everyone in between.