Following much discussion, we’ve decided that November will be the final Battle of the Bards. John is moving to BC, and Russ is moving on to other community-building activities. Combine this with low performer/audience turnout over the past year, and it feels like the right time. We hope to find other opportunities or ways to keep things going in the near and distant future, but it’s time to move away from our monthly-or-so format.

For our final show, we’re hoping that we’ll be able to take every single performer who wants a part of the show. Moreover, We’re hoping that everyone who performs will bring us something absolutely amazing…something that’s really pushing the boundaries of entertainment (in a good way). Something we’ve never seen before, or that you’ve never tried before because you worry about public safety.

Seriously: in November, we want you to bring your A++ game.

And oh yeah, did I mention that it’ll be free? We don’t want your money…we just want you to be there with us to celebrate the end of something that we’ve enjoyed immensely. That being said, we’ll be accepting donations to The Button Factory, which has served as a warm and welcoming home to us over the years.

And what the heck…let’s give away some prizes. Or maybe get a cake or something…we’ll think about it and get back to you.

Performers, let’s keep this one short and sharp: nothing over five minutes and the faster the better. Hit-and-run entertainment.

For his part, Russ is bringing back the Tennis Raquet of Doom, which he hasn’t touched in almost two years. And since he needs a new challenge, we’re going to see how many times he can go through it in TWO minutes (unless he thinks of something better).

So let’s hear it: who’s in for November?