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The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers

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The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is a curated live storytelling event. "Transforming the world one story at a time..."

06/19/2026

🎤🎤🎤TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎤🎤🎤

The stories are ready. The stage is set. And the memories are waiting to come alive.
Join us TONIGHT for BLACK SUMMERS: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors—an unforgettable evening of real people, true stories told live that celebrate the joy, freedom, community, and culture that shaped us.
From bike rides and block parties to porch conversations and neighborhood adventures, these stories will take you back to the summers that raised us. ☀️

🎤 Featuring stories from: Keith Owens, Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes
🎷 Music by: LaDarrel Johnson (SAXAPPEAL) 💃 Special performance by: The Zone Dance Center LLC's Father's.
🎙️ Curated by Desiree Cooper Hosted by Satori Shakoor
📍 The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
🕡 Pre-Glow: 6:30 PM 🎭 Showtime: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.twistedtellers.org/events
Can't make it in person? Join us via livestream and experience the magic from wherever you are.
Because some summers never leave us— they live on in our stories.
See you tonight.

06/18/2026

We're giving the ladies something to crush about on this featuring The Zone Dance Center LLC.
The Zone Dance Center LLC's group The Zone Dads.
“Bringing the spirit of the neighborhood to the stage.”
The Zone Dance Center LLC is a community where talent, confidence, and connection grow through movement and self-expression.
A crowd favorite, The Zone Dads bring energy, humor, and heart to every performance, stepping from the sidelines into the spotlight in celebration of family and community.
For Black Summers, their performance pays tribute to a time when neighbors felt like family, porches became gathering places, and the whole block showed up for one another.
“Because the best summers weren't just about where we played—they were about who showed up.”
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Join us this Friday, June 19th, 2026 for “BLACK SUMMERS” at The Wright Museum. Featuring stories from Keith Owens , Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes, with a dance performance by Zone Dance Studio and music by LaDarrel Johnson.

The Pre-Glow begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 PM. GET TICKETS: https://www.twistedtellers.org/events
Join us in person or via livestream—experience the magic from anywhere.

06/15/2026

There are some summers you never forget—not because they were perfect, but because they helped make you who you are.
The bike rides until the streetlights came on. The games in empty lots. The porch conversations, cookouts, music, laughter, and friendships that turned neighborhoods into family.
Growing up in the urban outdoors was about more than being outside—it was about belonging. It taught us how to look out for one another, find joy where we were, and build community.
Those summers shaped our stories, our identity, and who we are today.
This Friday, join us for BLACK SUMMERS: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors—an evening of true stories told live that celebrate the memories, people, and places that raised us.
Stories that will make you laugh, remember, and reflect on the chapters of life written right outside our front doors.
💛 What summer memory still lives with you today?
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Join us this Friday, June 19th, 2026 for “BLACK SUMMERS” at The Wright Museum. Featuring stories from Keith Owens , Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes, with a dance performance by The Zone Dance Studio LLC and music by LaDarrel Johnson.

The Pre-Glow begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Get Tickets: www.Twistedtellers.org/events

Join us in person or via livestream—experience the magic from anywhere.

06/11/2026

It's Twisted Thriving Thursday featuring upcoming performer LaDarrel Johnson
“Where soul meets the saxophone, and every note tells a story.”
Known to audiences as SAXAPPEAL, LaDarrel Johnson is a Grammy-nominated artist, educator, producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and saxophonist whose signature “SaxSoul” sound blends the rich textures of funk, jazz, soul, and hip-hop.
A dynamic performer with a gift for connecting through music, Saxappeal creates experiences that are both deeply soulful and undeniably energetic. His performances celebrate the power of music to inspire, uplift, and bring people together.
Whether on stage or in the classroom, LaDarrel is committed to sharing his artistry with authenticity and purpose. Through his popular Flowers series and other musical tributes, he honors the artists, communities, and cultural influences that continue to shape his creative journey.
For Saxappeal, music is more than entertainment—it’s memory, celebration, and connection.
“Every note has a story. Every performance is a conversation.”
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Join us this Friday, June 19th, 2026 for “BLACK SUMMERS” at The Wright Museum. Featuring stories from Keith Owens , Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes, with a dance performance by Zone Dance Studio and music by LaDarrel Johnson.

The Pre-Glow begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 PM. GET TICKETS: https://www.twistedtellers.org/events

Join us in person or via livestream—experience the magic from anywhere.

06/05/2026

It's Flashback Friday featuring Dr. D'Jatu Gray
This week, we revisit a powerful moment from our very own Dr. D’Jatu Gray—a storyteller whose voice carries truth with honesty, depth, and undeniable presence.
Not just the kind of truth you hear…
but the kind you feel.
The kind that lingers long after the story ends.
In this flashback, Dr. D’Jatu takes us into the quiet, complicated spaces where trust is tested, silence speaks volumes, and betrayal reveals more than we’re prepared to face. Her storytelling is deeply personal, yet universally familiar—inviting us to reflect on the moments that changed us and the truths we can no longer ignore.
Because sometimes the story isn’t just about what was broken—
it’s about what came to light.
Take a moment to watch, reflect, and sit with it.
Because at Twisted…
the stories may belong to one person—
but the truth belongs to us all.
“When truth is spoken, something shifts.”
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/F6YYCAYTqtc

06/04/2026

Thriving Thursday's Taking a Look back At Betrayal & Trust. Join us for our Mid-Season Finale Black Summers June 19th.

06/03/2026

It's Twisted featuring upcoming Storyteller: Shannon Garth-Rhodes
Shannon Garth-Rhodes is a Detroit writer, educator, and organizer whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, advocacy, and social change. Since 2013, they have worked with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), helping organize fast-food workers and lead strategic communications efforts for the historic Fight for $15 and a Union movement.
A passionate champion for equity and opportunity, Shannon combines the heart of an educator with the vision of a community organizer. They hold a Master of Education Policy from Harvard University and a Master of Teaching from the University of Louisville.
Whether through writing, teaching, or organizing, Shannon is dedicated to amplifying voices, building collective power, and creating pathways for meaningful change.
“Every community has a story—and every story has the power to move people.”
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Join us this Friday, June 19th, 2026 for “BLACK SUMMERS” at The Wright Museum. Featuring stories from Keith Owens , Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes, with a dance performance by Zone Dance Studio and music by LaDarrel Johnson.

The Pre-Glow begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 PM. GET TICKETS: https://www.twistedtellers.org/events

Join us in person or via livestream—experience the magic from anywhere

06/02/2026

Betrayal & Trust - Taking a Look Back

06/01/2026

☀️Black Summers: "When the Whole Block Was Family"☀️

There was a time when the whole block knew your name. The neighbors kept watch, the elders kept you in line, and the older kids looked out for the younger ones. Somehow, everyone knew whose child you were.
Growing up in the urban outdoors meant more than playing outside until the streetlights came on—it meant belonging. It was cookouts and card games, Double Dutch and basketball courts, laughter filling the air, and knowing someone was always looking out for you.
Those summers taught us more than games and good times. They taught us responsibility, respect, resilience, and the power of community.
Black Summers reminds us of a time when connection was built one porch, one block, and one neighborhood at a time.
💛 Who on your block helped raise you during the summers of your childhood?

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Join us this Friday, June 19th, 2026 for “BLACK SUMMERS” at The Wright Museum. Featuring stories from Keith Owens , Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, Lillien Waller, and Shannon Garth-Rhodes, with a dance performance by Zone Dance Studio and music by LaDarrel Johnson.

The Pre-Glow begins at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 PM. GET TICKETS: https://www.twistedtellers.org/events

Join us in person or via livestream—experience the magic from anywhere.

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1546 Lee Place Suite 2E
Detroit, MI
48206

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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https://www.twistedtellers.org/

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