Sideshow Goshko Teams Up w/ New America NYC!

I am so beyond excited to announce that for the first time ever, Sideshow Goshko is collaborating with New America NYC for a night of storytelling! New America hosts events on policy and culturally relevant topics. The event is FREE, open to the public, with drinks before and after. 

And our lineup for this event? Come on: Emmy-nominated host of Blue's Clues Steve Burns, The Liar Show's Andy Christie, and author and This American Life contributor, Dave Hill. You can RSVP HERE.

Storytelling is an art that brings us together, reminding us of the common threads of our humanity through recognition of shared experience. To celebrate the art of storytelling, New America NYC is teaming up with Leslie Goshko, award-winning storyteller and the host of Sideshow Goshko, for an evening with some of New York’s top writers and storytellers as they share true, bizarre tales about their lives.

Join us February 13 for "It’s Complicated – True tales of love, loss, and everything in between."

Featuring:

Steve Burns (Emmy-nominated host of “Blue’s Clues”) 
Dave Hill (contributor for This American Life, author Tasteful Nudes, Comedy Central)
Andy Christie (Moth GrandSlam Champion, host/creator of The Liar Show, The New York Times)

Leslie Goshko (Huffington Post, Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion)

 
BE SURE TO RSVP!

February 13, 2014

06:30 – 08:15PM Discussion at 6:30pm, drinks immediately following

199 Lafayette Street Suite 3B

Just past Spring at Kenmare—and upstairs from La Esquina!

An Old-Fashioned Piano Party @ Cornelia Street Cafe

 

I'm pretty excited to announce that this March, I'll be performing my first piano solo debut since I was like 12 yrs old and my first solo musical debut in NY. It's an old-fashioned piano party! March 15th, Cornelia Street Cafe, 6pm. RSVP by calling 212-989-9319

The Official Blurb:
  
Leslie Goshko is an award-winning storyteller, Huffington Post Comedy contributor, and a one-time performer in the Broadway musical Hairspray. And thanks to years of piano lessons, she also happens to be a classically trained pianist. Join Leslie as she combines her love of comedy, storytelling, and music for an old-fashioned piano party. Featuring everything from Elton John to George Gershwin, this evening of music and laughs holds something for everyone. 
  
an award-winning storyteller who’s won our hearts – 92Y Online

she sure knows funny – Backstage

Delightful and razor-sharp – Best NY Comedy


*head shot courtesy of Mindy Tucker 

Moonwork 2014

Moonwork is an amazing evening of original works that's now entering its 20th year. If you haven't had a chance to attend, I highly recommend it. The evening and its performers are documented by the much-loved (both personally and by the comedy world), Mindy Tucker.

I've talked before about how wonderful and talented Mindy is, and I'm so honored to have been photographed by her on several occasions.

Big thanks to Mindy for this latest photo taken at the latest edition of Moonwork at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Education Center in NYC.

photo courtesy Mindy Tucker

5 Years of Sideshow and a New York Times "Critics' Pick"

What can I say? January's 5 year anniversary show was the perfect way to start off 2014. The New York Times named us a "Critics' Pick" (thank you, NY Times!), Time Out New York gave us a lovely feature in their Comedy section (thank you, TONY!), we had a lineup of some of my personal, all-time favorite storytellers, and our audience (which is the BEST!) packed out the KGB Bar to the point where it was spilling out the door.

I'm so overwhelmed in the best possible way by all the support and love and kind words we've received--not only for our anniversary--but over the years. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of making this series everything it's become. You are in my heart and I am so grateful and honored.

And a big thank you to Maryanne Ventrice for capturing the evening along with all the other Sideshows that have taken place over the years. If you haven't had to chance yet, you should check out her amazing work HERE.

And now, a recap...

The KGB Bartenders are the best.

Amazing writer and storyteller, Tara Clancy

Closing Out 2013 In Style

Yikes! I'm a little bit behind with posting these, but as they say, "Better late than never.*" December's Sideshow Goshko was a blast! Thanks to our gentlemen storytellers who helped us close out the year in style and to everyone who came out and packed the KGB Bar! You made it a great 2013.

*sorry for the cliche

Our last bottle of Sideshow Sauce for the year where my photo on the bottle looks like Rasputin.

30-Somethings Are Party Animals!

If you're in your 30's, you're crushing this "party" thing! New Huffington Post Article: Birthday Party Themes for 30-Somethings!

 

Great Interview on Bedford + Bowery!

I'm thrilled to be featured in this interview over at Bedford + Bowery (a New York Magazine collaboration) covering the 5 year anniversary show of Sideshow Goshko! Big thanks to Jenna Marotta and B+B for the coverage.

My favorite line: When asked, “What does the five year anniversary mean to you?” Goshko deadpans. “So much alcohol.”

It's true.

photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice