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Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Bren\u00e9 Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bullies\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Doors Open: 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Show Starts: 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET.<\/p>\n<p>Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. 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