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Step into Jacksonville's most intimate, high-energy storytelling space — BABS'LAB, a 3rd space where stories are felt, witnessed, and transformed.
Our monthly Story Slams (now in our 9th year!) elevate conversation through the power of oral storytelling. We're a diverse community of all ages, races, and genders, exploring expression and the healing power of the arts together.
Join us Friday, October 9th for an evening of TRUE STORIES + ART EXHIBITION + TREATS + LIBATIONS as BABS’LAB explores the theme POSSESS from the stage to the walls.
What has a hold on you?
That thing you absolutely do not need but absolutely CANNOT throw away.
The person you can’t let go of. The obsession you can’t shake. The desire you couldn’t resist. The memory that refuses to leave.
Something you fought to keep. Something you thought you owned until you realized it owned you.
WHAT’S A STORY SLAM?
Ten Storytellers have 5 minutes to tell a true personal story inspired by the theme.No notes. No props.
And while we love a good opinion, this is a storytelling night: no ranting, no preaching, no politicizing.
THE AUDIENCE DECIDES
The audience doesn’t just listen. You vote. At the end of the evening, you’ll help choose the winning storyteller. Come ready to listen, feel, laugh, be surprised, and choose.
STORYTELLER PRIZES
🎁 First Place: A $50 gift certificate to Castaways Vintage to Modern, a favorite local destination for antiques, records, art, furniture, gifts, and other treasures.
✨ Second Place: A $20 gift certificate to a favorite local Jacksonville spot.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026
ARTIST RECEPTION: 6:45 - 7:45 PM
STORY SLAM: 8 PM
WHERE: BABS’LAB, CoRK Arts District, 603m KIng St.
Entrance on Phyllis Street, along the path between the metal fence and palm tree, across from Yellow House.
TICKETS: $18
www.barbaracolaciello.com/register/octstoryslambabslab-2026
EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE the October Story Slam comes to the walls with a pop-up exhibition exploring what it means to hold, to want, to keep, and to be kept.
A POP-UP ART EXHIBITION
POSSESS: A Cabinet of Obsessions
Curated by Barbara Colaciello and Julia Ivanisova, the exhibition invites artists to interpret POSSESS through wall-based visual work.
Opening & Artist Reception: October 9, 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Exhibition Runs: October 9 thru November 5
EXHIBITION AWARDS
A panel of expert guest jurors will select:
✨ Best in Show
✨ Second Place
✨ Third Place
🎁 Best in Show receives a $100 cash prize
Additional artists will receive Honorable Mentions.
Any questions? [email protected]
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