THE CORNER

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Come to the Corner!

The Corner is back!! Join us at LA Arts on February 12, 2026, 7-9pm!

Theme: "Making Friends with Monsters"

  

The Corner returns! After a winter pause, we're excited to get back to telling and listening to stories. This month's theme is "Making Friends with Monsters," which comes directly from the artist Bridget McAlonan's show of the same name, which will be hanging at LA Arts in February and March. In the artist's words, "think of monsters as invisible concepts that cause harm (anxiety, self-loathing, etc...)," so stories could be about coming to terms with these "monsters," either succumbing to, or conquering those internal feelings that can bring out the monster in us. Monsters also represent the unknown, which can be scary, but also exciting: horror films, jump scares, adventures that lead us to unexpected places. Let's embrace the things that scare us, and also offer opportunities for personal growth and surprise rewards.

 

As always, the themes at The Corner are just a starting point, an opportunity to take a story idea in any direction. It might seem scary, but there's no friendlier place to try your hand at storytelling than The Corner. Have fun with it! Just come to The Corner: Come listen. Come tell.

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Join us at L/A Arts in Lewiston the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9pm

Continuing in 2026, we've added a DESSERT POTLUCK!

Bring your stories and your sweets to share!

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The Corner is now being organized by Community Plate. You can learn more about Community Plate at https://communityplate.me. If you would like to be one of our featured storytellers at The Corner send us an email at community[at]communityplate.me

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No matter what, you have a story, and the rest of us want to hear it.  But don't come to give a general speech about it.  Come tell us a story.  Think of a specific time in which you figured prominently.  Reflect on your story.  Have the courage to go back to the emotions, and, most importantly, your vivid memory of the events that caused the emotions. Then, craft your story (here are some tips on how), and come to The Corner ready to tell it. We want to hear it.

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(Even if you aren't ready to tell a story, come be part of the audience. We need listeners, too! It's fun! But be aware that some stories may include adult themes and adult language. All potential audience members should use their discretion, especially those who care for young children.)

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