Events
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM | Fergus Falls
Artist and educator Victoria Rose invites participants to explore “Your Life Lesson. Your Reflection. Your Creative Expression.” through a free writing workshop centered on reflection, storytelling, and preserving our own narratives.
The workshop is part of a four-session series created with Black rural Minnesotans as the primary and intended beneficiaries, responding to the ways Black rural experiences are often missing from broader narratives about both rural and Black life. The series creates space and encouragement for Black rural Minnesotans to tell and preserve their own stories, while welcoming people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to engage in the practice.
Each workshop stands alone and includes materials, snacks, and guidance. Space and materials are limited, so advance registration is encouraged. Children ages 14 and younger must register with a caregiver.
Fergus Falls Workshop: September 26, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Additional Workshops: November 7, 2026 – Bemidji | February 20, 2027 – Location TBD | March 6, 2027 – Evansville
Open Mic & Publication Launch: April 24, 2027 – Location TBD
Register for the free writing workshop
This project is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is presented through a partnership between Onyx Collective, Organization 4 Full Participation, and Victoria Rose.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Stories Begin: 6:30 PM
Experience an evening of unscripted storytelling at The Hook, a live storytelling event inspired by The Moth (heard on NPR) and The Tell in Fargo.
This month's theme, "Falling," invites eight storytellers to share true, personal stories drawn from their own lives. Audience members are welcome to enjoy the performances or put their own name in the hat for a chance to tell a story live.
The evening also features musical guests Joe and Katie Ahlfs, along with headlining storytellers Cara Cody Braun and Lana Suomala from The Fargo Tell.
Storytellers should be prepared to share a true (or mostly true) story in five minutes or less, without notes, props, or costumes. Stories should be respectful and focused on personal experience.
Location:
1910 Sip House
41714 Foursquare Rd
Battle Lake MN 56515
Admission: $15
Ages: 18+
Seating is limited.
Future Events:
October 22 – Spooky
November 12 – That's Awkward
