The Clam: Real Stories, Told Live
Sign up to tell a story, or just enjoy the show!
Theme of the night: Faith
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
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Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Book Launch with Shira Friedman
Join author Shira Friedman to celebrate the launch of her newest book, "Midwife of the Soul: A Teaching Memoir Through the Lens of an HSP Psychotherapist"
Shira Friedman is a Highly Sensitive Person, mother of seven, homesteader, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with master’s degrees in School Psychology, Gifted Education, and Clinical Counseling. With over ten years of clinical professional experience and clinical licenses in three states, Ms. Friedman excels at providing her clients with the gifted intuition and profound insights of a spiritual midwife of the soul, helping them to heal from trauma and transform their lives. Her private psychotherapy practice, Taproot Integrative Counseling, specializes in empowering other HSPs.
Available at Goodreads and Atmosphere Press
There is something deeply powerful about sharing inspirational stories of personal transformation. In this autobiographical teaching memoir, the reader is given a guided tour into the mind, heart, and soul of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
Beginning with a collection of touching childhood vignettes, traumatic life experiences, and prophetic dreams, the author reveals her personal healing journey of self-discovery, her goal to become a “midwife of the soul," and her ultimate mission to inspire readers to discover what is possible in their own lives.
Each vignette is followed by a prescriptive narrative, or reflection, intended to teach the reader how to recognize traumatic experiences as a gateway to spiritual awakening. Justas a midwife identifies the signs of impending birth and guides the mother to a safe delivery, a “midwife of the soul” identifies the signs and symptoms of spiritual birth hidden within life’s most difficult challenges. This teaching memoir will encourage the reader to acknowledge their own inner divinity as the highest priority and purpose in life, recognize the soul’s cry to be spiritually birthed and nurtured, and to develop the qualities needed to become a midwife of their own sacred soul.
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Book Launch with Alejandro Arteaga
Join author Alejandro Arteaga to celebrate the launch of his book, "Searching for Peter Palagi"
For years, Palagis Ice Cream has been a familiar sight on local streets. But behind the window of that truck is a story many haven't heard. This summer, Alejandro Arteaga, the owner of the business, is reflecting on the journey that began his family's move to this country in search of opportunity, stability, and a better future.
"After experiencing the curiosity and fascination surrounding this business, I realized that this story ought to be told..." writes Owner and Author Alejandro Arteaga in his new book, "Searching for Peter Palagi."
What began as personal notes has turned into a book that shares a candid look at the real experiences behind running a small, mobile business with deep community roots. "The book was a telling story. It shows the strength of dedication and passion" says a blurb by Don Grebien, Mayor of Pawtucket.
Currently, in the peak of the busy ice cream season, Arteaga is looking for opportunities to share his work with new audiences in the fall. Please let us know if you would like to schedule an event or add “Searching for Peter Palagi” to your shelves! This is a story about a local business that has become a household name, so we are confident in its ability to draw the attention of readers and ice cream lovers everywhere!
About Palagis Ice Cream
Palagis Ice Cream Company has been in business since 1896, it was started by Pietro (Peter) Palagi. Pietro Palagi was born in Borgo Morzano Luca Italy in 1875 and in 1896 he emigrated to the United States at the age of 21. Peter started peddling fruits and vegetables and while seeking an additional field of opportunity, he started selling ice cream. In 1899, Peter married Severina (Sarah) Finucci and they became parents to 11 children. The youngest boy was named Peter Jr. who would eventually take the reins of Palagis Ice Cream Company with brothers Phillip and Henri.
Little Friend Pop Up!
Chefs Andrew McQuesten and Stephen Sternkopf are dedicated to sourcing local produce (save for citrus) from farms including Wishing Stone and Four Town. They source chicken, pork and beef from Pat’s Pastured and lamb from Hopkins Southdowns. McQuesten jokes, “There is a very strong possibility that my daughter and I fed the sheep that we served last month.”
Little Friend Pop Up!
Chefs Andrew McQuesten and Stephen Sternkopf are dedicated to sourcing local produce (save for citrus) from farms including Wishing Stone and Four Town. They source chicken, pork and beef from Pat’s Pastured and lamb from Hopkins Southdowns. McQuesten jokes, “There is a very strong possibility that my daughter and I fed the sheep that we served last month.”
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Oh, The Horror Story Night
The ghouls and ghosts of Halloween will descend upon {arc}hive and The Collaborative on October 26th.
Be haunted by spine tingling stories by local writers and storytellers.
SWING BY, IF YOU DARE!
Cover art by Faye Silvia
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Thee "Dead" Fez-style X-Mess Eve (Eve)(Eve)
It's an X-Mess miracle! In tribute to the dearly departed Providence icon, Thee Red Fez, we're throwing a "Dead" Fez-style X-Mess Eve (Eve)(Eve) party. Come partake in Lil’ Debbie’s, Nog, Xmas Movies Ginger Gents served by old Fez wags Cass Janet.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Book Launch with Reese Landry
Join author Reese Landry to celebrate the launch of her debut poetry collection, “Hope, Love & The Lack Thereof”
Reese Landry is a Cuban-American poet, short fiction author, and screenwriter based in Rhode Island with interests in psychology, neuroscience, and criminology. When she’s not writing, Reese enjoys adventures with her son, shopping for books, and studying film.
Poetry as always been a means for Reese Landry to process emotions, especially trauma.
The pieces included in “Hope, Love, and the Lack Thereof” are the result of 21 years of doing so.
The theme of each piece is a baby step toward the next, taking readers on a complex emotional journey; that of an innocent girl who becomes an abused woman and then, a survivor. Each of the three sections focuses on one of the elements of the title. “Hope” addresses themes of the external: life, the world, humanity. “Love” explores the peaks and valleys of romantic relationships. “Lack Thereof” expresses themes of the internal: self-analysis and self-awareness, self-love and self-forgiveness. This collection portrays how one writing mind has evolved through experiences with each.
Instagram: @reeselandrypoetry
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club’s is back!
Grab a copy at your local library, listen to the audiobook, or buy from your local independent bookstore + join us to discuss!
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Book Launch with CK Field
Join author CK Field to celebrate the launch of his new book Holding Pattern, a collection of poems written around and within his experience of profound grief, change, discovery and life after loss.
“I hope you can read the book and share it with someone who has experienced loss, might feel a kinship with the work, or can identify with navigating change in a post-everything world.”
“I never imagined I’d write a book of poetry. Experiencing a total loss (the death of my wife and creative partner of 16 years) left me open to new things, for better or worse–when you’re completely decimated you have nothing to lose. New art forms, new modes of exercise, new cities. Why not? Over time, years after Sarah’s death, I began developing thoughts and fragments of language into these poems. The result is a sort of stripped down album of poems and images (the poems are paired with 35mm photographs taken during the same several years of writing).“
The book is the first release from Carriage House, a new project/studio/actual building in Fall River, Massachusetts that makes books, records, videos and is perpetually TBD.
Available for pre-order at ckfield.com and carriagehousefr.com.
Murder Mystery Night
Join George Hail Free Library’s Summer Quest! for a 1920s-themed Murder Mystery Night.
Become a part of the mystery as we figure out whodunnit, while you enjoy a special signature drink and/or snacks from our local speakeasy.
It's 1923, and the party seems endless - until a shot rings out, and an unwelcome guest is found dead. Was the movie revenge, jealousy, or greed? Is the murderer a flapping dancer, a jazzy musician, or a slyly deferential server, who knows?
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
HANJU KITCHEN POPUP!
HanJu kitchen serves Korean American comfort food with a mix of New Orleans Cajun flavor
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club’s is back!
This month meeting to discuss Clint Smith’s
How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
Grab a copy at your local library, listen to the audiobook, or buy from your local independent bookstore + join us to discuss!
Book Launch with Michael Swerdloff
Join author Michael Swerdloff to celebrate the launch of his new book Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters: From Mobster to Reiki Master.
Michael will read from the book and offer group reflections on the content in between readings.
About Michael:
“I’ve been a Social Worker, Counselor, Educator, Community Organizer, Life Coach, Reiki Counselor, Teacher, Mentor, Traditional Usui Reiki Teaching Master, and Spiritual Guide ever since. The job title and description change, but the work is the same: listening, sharing, holding, breathing, meditating, laughing, crying, and caring. The bulk of my training has come from excellent supervisors, mentors, and the incredible clients I’ve been connected to over the years. I’ve also trained and supervised over four hundred professional and para-professionals working with youth, adults, families, and communities.”
Click to Purchase your Copy!
This is a story about a boy who wanted to be kind and loving but was raised by wolves and monsters who taught him to choose violence and aggression. As the boy grew to be a man, he wanted to be a protector of women but ended up being what girls and women needed protection from. As a young adult, he saw women as his to take. He lied, cheated, and scammed his way through life until he couldn’t.
This is his moving account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out. His journey has been sensational at times and unbelievable at others, but for many readers, it has been absolutely inspiring. Will the hungry wolves outlast the desire to be loving and beautiful? Can men truly change? What role can men play in making the world safe for women?
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Punch Needle Fashion Book Launch
Join artist and author Micah Clasper-Torch to celebrate the launch of her debut book "Punch Needle Fashion"
Get an up-close look at finished pieces from the book, hear about Micah's creative journey bridging the worlds of fashion and craft, enjoy wine, cocktails and snacks for purchase, have your book signed, and even try your hand at punch needle.
Books will be available for purchase on-site.
Celebrating Juneteenth with BMP
Juneteenth commemorates the official emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, marking the end of slavery in the United States. It's a day of celebration, reflection, and remembrance, often involving family gatherings, community events, and expressions of joy, gratitude, and hope.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and Freedom Day, is the oldest nationally-celebrated holiday, honoring the freedom of enslaved people in the United States.
The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project seeks to acknowledge the history and memory of Bristol’s participation in slavery and the Transatlantic Human Trade and its resounding effects on African and Indigenous peoples by erecting a memorial to honor those affected by this history and their contributions to our nation, and to serve as a site for educating people on this history and for hosting reconciliation and healing ceremonies.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club’s is back!
This month meeting to discuss James Baldwin’s
If Beale Street Could Talk
Banned because the novel's frank depiction of racism, sexual content, and sharp criticism of the criminal justice system.
Grab a copy at your local library, listen to the audiobook, or buy from your local independent bookstore + join us to discuss!
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
May 24th be with you Rainbow tea
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
