Episode 339: Dr. S - London, Family, and Cowboy Carter
Jun 26, 202615m
In this week's story, teller Dr. S shares how one particular musical queen helped bridge both a literal and figurative gap between him and his sister.
Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 340 episodes
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2nd Story is dedicated to creating and crafting story-sharing experiences that foster meaningful connections between individuals and communities. We believe that well-crafted, well-told stories can be a catalyst for change for artist and audience alike.We believe that stories are what bind us to each other.We want to live in a world driven by empathy.We host events in and around Chicago that elevate the storyteller’s words to deliver a unique, live, literary/theatrical experience unlike any other in the city. From small bars in Rogers Park and North Center, to big venues in Lakeview and the West Loop, to restaurants in Lincoln Park and Evanston, we produce over 30 events every season and facilitates over 145 artistic collaborations. We craft story-sharing experiences in the form of both performances and workshops and classes. A typical show or event consists of several stories dispersed throughout the evening like courses of a meal. The stories range from the earnest and serious to
Unknown Host hosts 2nd Story, a arts show with 340 episodes published.
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