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Written by Martin Palicki
Feb 10, 2011
Photo: Kat Berger
Tim Clark (above) tells his coming-out story to more than 150 listeners at Stonefly Brewery, 735 E. Center St., on Jan. 11 for an Ex Fabula event based on Dan Savage’s It Gets Better project.
“We felt that January can be a dark time for many people and the stories would help us to remember that we all go through tough times – and we can get through them,” said Ex Fabula co-founder Megan McGee, who chose the topic.
Several storytellers talked about growing up gay and coming out to themselves and others. All stories ended with the reassuring message that things do indeed get better. A portion of the proceeds from the evening were donated to the It Gets Better project.
Ex Fabula, a nonprofit organization devoted to storytelling, began when five friends created an event in October 2009 after being inspired by “This American Life,” “The Moth” and other story-based programs.
Ex Fabula’s next event is at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at Bay View Brew Haus, 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The theme is “Valentine/Anti-Valentine.”
For information, go to www.exfabula.com.
