TenX9 Storytelling: The One That Got Away

The Night's Theme: The One That Got AwayA lover, a dream, a job, a chance. Poignant, funny, or absurd—what slipped through your fingers?Tenx9 is a local community gathering in Chicago, where 9 people have up to 10 minutes each to tell a real story from their own lives. Each night has a theme exploring the beauty of the human condition. Founded by Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama in Belfast, this ever-growing and popular project has now made its way across land and sea, to Chicago, home to whispering skyscrapers and football-loving Bears.Storytelling allows each one of us to find comfort, insight and shelter in the lives of others. That is Tenx9’s gift to the curious and the quiet. So, whether you’re a seasoned bear or brand new to story telling, Tenx9 (ten by nine) events are for everyone; speakers and spectators of all ranges and ages are welcome.The Tenx9 project is about real people, sharing real stories with each other. Each event only hosts nine speakers, which means that most participants are spectators. You never need worry about being asked to speak impromptu at a Tenx9 gathering – we simply won’t do that. And to cap it all off, Tenx9 events are free.Personal narratives have held a magical place in our hearts since the beginning of time. Vehicles for love, longing and hope, stories have bewitched minds and melted hearts across generations. Today, the power of storytelling still holds a quiet truth: we are all connected by life’s experience.We can’t wait to see, and hear some of you, at our next event at kibbitznest. If you’d like to spy on us for a little while before coming on down to a gathering, grab your binoculars and head on over to our Twitter feed, or our Facebook page.If you have a story you’d like to share, let us know by getting in touch through our website, or our Twitter and Facebook pages.With warmth,Thomas ValentiSPACE IS LIMITED - ADMISSION IS NOT GUARANTEED - DOORS OPEN AT 6PM - 21+Admission is FREE with a 1 drink minimum in support of the venue!Kibbitznest is so proud to be the home of TenX9 Chicago Storytelling gatherings. We welcome all over the age of 21 to enjoy the show and to also support us with drink purchases and in tipping the hardworking servers, bartenders and food preparers; your presence and support is greatly appreciated!