Wordplay - Photo: Jesse Fox
The art of mastering language and appreciating it
during the process is a vital part of any human being’s intellectual and
psychological development. The existence and popularity of the Slurring
Bee is proof of such; once a month, word-nerds congregate for a
friendly spelling bee competition, made more fun by everyone’s favorite
social lubricant, alcohol.
This month, the Bee pairs up with Wordplay,
the non-profit organization offering free programs to help children
explore their creativity through writing and literacy. Pregame for the 9
p.m. Bee with a silent auction, cocktail specials and other fun stuff.
The winner receives Mayday gift certificate, a placement in next
spring’s champion tournament and a highly coveted bee-themed costume. $8
to compete (half of the fee goes to Wordplay). 7 p.m. Mayday Northside,
4227 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. maydaynorthside.com.
