Urban Tellers is back and rumbling at full speed. It's the first show of the season, so get your tickets and get ready to go on an Unexpected Journey, where you'll be going places you never thought you'd go -- at least not in public. 

All around the country we've all seen that there's a new breed of literary event cropping up and Portland is no exception. Portland Story Theater has been leading the way to create a unique fusion of wit and bare-bone emotion expressed on stage. These performances bring urban culture to life but they are a world away from the strait-laced book reading. The space is intimate, relaxed and invites the interactive ethos of an evening at an open mic. It's a new breed of literary event. 

On September 9th the latest group of Urban Tellers will perform at Hipbone Studio sharing some of their Unexpected Journeys. Who knew that wearing shorts could lead to jail time; that  walking across The Golden Gate Bridge could completely change your life, or that the taking of a life could be a mystical experience. Make your reservations sooner rather than later -- these events usually fill up quickly and reservations guarantee you a seat. 

The Storytellers: 
Kara Hayes, Niko Moe, Laura Grimes, Ryan Wolf Stroud, Lynn Fitch 

When: Friday, September 9 at 8:00 pm (door opens at 7:00 pm) 
Where: Hipbone Studio 1847 E Burnside (at NE 18 Avenue) in Portland 
Admission: $10 with reservation (includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres)  Bring cash for beer $3, wine $5, soft drinks $1
Reservations: 503.793.5484 or email Portland Story Theater at reservations@portlandstorytheater.com 

This Urban Tellers showcase is held at Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Wine, beer (21+) and soft drinks available for purchase before the event, and the storytelling begins at 8 p.m.

Founded by a boy from Brooklyn, Lawrence Howard, and native Oregonian, Lynne Duddy, Portland Story Theater's Urban Tellers is fast becoming the go-to destination for an evening of intimate stories that illuminate the universal through the personal.