Next to Normal Story Slam is a monthly storytelling event held at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington, Ill. People tell personal stories that revolve around a chosen theme. It is an opportunity to listen, connect and share. Stories are periodically shared on GLT's Sound Ideas.
Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Kim Tingley
This story from Kim Tingley was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
5/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Laura DiMascio
This story from Laura DiMascio was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
5/15/2023 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Mollie Huisman
This story from Mollie Huisman was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
5/15/2023 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Laurie Bergner
This story from Laurie Bergner was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
5/15/2023 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Karla Bailey Smith
This story from Karla Bailey Smith was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Sally Hoffman
This story from Sally Hoffman was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Joe Strupek
This story from Joe Strupek was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Mark Nielson
This story from Mark Nielson was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Lora Passetti
This story from Lora Passetti was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Kathi Davis
This story from Kathi Davis was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Dennis Mennenga
This story from Dennis Mennenga was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Scott Myers
This story from Scott Myers was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.
2/22/2023 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Story Slam: Kevin Lee's story of luck
The Next To Normal Story Slam is back after its pandemic hiatus with a new schedule. Instead of every month, the Story Slam happens every three months at the McLean County Arts Center.
8/29/2022 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Story Slam’s Voices of the Pandemic: Camille Taylor
Now, another first-person story from the Next To Normal Story Slam and its special audio series, "Voices From the Pandemic."
5/22/2020 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Story Slam’s Voices of the Pandemic: Jeff Woodward
Listen to the first episode of a new audio series from the folks at the Next To Normal Story Slam, called “Voices From The Pandemic.”
5/22/2020 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Story Slam: Joe Strupek's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Story Slam: Bob Ryder's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 10 minutes
Story Slam: Sarah Buchmann's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Story Slam: Cathy Sutliff's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Story Slam: Heidi Bowman's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Story Slam: Susan Ryder's Animal Tale
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts Center.
3/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Story Slam: Connie Blick's Aha Moment Story
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their "Aha Moment" or “Eureka!” stories during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Jan. 24 at the McLean County Arts Center.
2/7/2020 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Story Slam: Todd Wineburner's Aha Moment Story
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their "Aha Moment" or “Eureka!” stories during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Jan. 24 at the McLean County Arts Center.
2/7/2020 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Story Slam: Laurie Bergner's Aha Moment Story
Bloomington-Normal community members shared their "Aha Moment" or “Eureka!” stories during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Jan. 24 at the McLean County Arts Center.
