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Forward, March!

Feeling a little spring in your step? Well, lace up your shoes and head on over to Fairfax this Saturday for Better Said Than Done’s next night of true, personal storytelling! Marching Orders: stories about moving on, moving out, and … Continue reading

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He Said, She Said – Storytelling with at least two sides

He Said, She Said: stories with a point of view, or two February 25th, 2017 7:00PM Show/Doors Open at 6:00PM The Auld Shebeen, downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax, VA Join host Jessica Robinson and storytellers Richard Barr, Catherine Calvin, … Continue reading

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Inaugural show of 2017

January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, … Continue reading

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Don’t take a pass on this custom!

It’s getting to be that time of year. Soon, there will be cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, holiday decorations, and awkward conversations with distant relatives. Well, hopefully, not that last one. Whatever your traditions may be, come hear about ours! Traditions: … Continue reading

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Free storytelling events next week

Fall in love with storytelling with Better Said Than Done at Fall for the Book. We are thrilled to be hosting two free storytelling events for this regional, week-long literary festival. (Be sure to check the festival schedule for more details.) … Continue reading

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A wild night of storytelling

Do you know where the wild things are? Lean in and I’ll let you in on the secret. It’s Reston. That’s right. Here, in the suburbs, you can hear all sorts of true, personal, wild stories. Wild Life: stories about living … Continue reading

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The choice is yours

We want your vote! How many times a day are you hearing that? Well, we want your vote, too, at our next show, where your vote will determine how the stories progress. Join us for this unique and sure-to-be-unforgettable night of true, … Continue reading

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Camping Stories

The fantastic Better Said Than Done storytellers proved that they would be awesome around a campfire! In “Camp: stories of camping, tents, and summer,” the audience at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA got to hear true, personal stories about … Continue reading

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Gather ’round the campfire

Ah, summertime. Relaxing on those long, sunny days. Leisurely swims to cool off. Evenings spent roasting marshmallows and singing songs around a glowing fire. Friends, places, romances, and routines both familiar and new. Maybe throw in some macrame, archery, homesickness, or family … Continue reading

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School’s Out

As the orchestra plays “Pomp and Circumstance”, in they stride in their caps and gowns, beaming with accomplishment, perhaps relieved to be moving on or maybe nervously anticipating what lies ahead. That’s just what it will be like at our show next Saturday … Continue reading

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