Category Archives: Announcements

Get Essay Fiesta on the Chicago Cultural Plan

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Chicago’s performance lit scene has blown up in an awesome way. Any night of the week, you can go out and be moved by incredible writers willing to bear their souls. And Essay Fiesta has been there for over 2 … Continue reading →

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Get Essay Fiesta in Your Inbox

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Did you know that Essay Fiesta sends out a super informative newsletter every month? Well we do. And we’re darn proud of it. Each month more than 100 Essay Fiesta superfans receive writing tips, show updates, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Our New Grande Xtreme Partner: Dabble

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Essay Fiesta has a new Grande Xtreme Partner to welcome to the fold. Please join us in welcoming Dabble.co, an online service that brings teachers and students together for reasonably priced workshops and classes! Dabble is an awesome way to try … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta’s Keith and Alyson Offer Classes in February

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Brace yourselves! The co-producers of Essay Fiesta, Alyson Lyon and Keith Ecker, are bringing their teachable skills back to the masses. This February, the two will be offering a variety of classes through Dabble. And they’re only $20 a pop! Pulling … Continue reading →

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The AWP Conference Is Coming to Chicago

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Hey lover of all things lit! There’s a really huge-amazing-exciting event coming to Chicago this February. It’s the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Annual Conference and Bookfair! The conference, which is one of the biggest lit gatherings in … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Announces New Sponsorship and Partner Program

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Are you getting excited for our next show (Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar)? Well you should be! We’ve got a ton of new writers. But in addition to that, we’ve also got … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Announces January Line-Up

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Oh boy! Are we ready to hibernate or what? Despite a warm December, 2012 is starting off with a burrr! But that’s okay. We’ll be heating things up come Jan. 16  with our next installment of Essay Fiesta (7 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Jen Bosworth and Dana Norris

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

The next Essay Fiesta is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for the 19th at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. With amazing readers and great raffle prizes from Threadless, Southport Grocery and Chicago Underground Comedy, this show will … Continue reading →

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Sign Up for the Essay Fiesta Newsletter

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Tomorrow we will be sending out the December edition of the Essay Fiesta newsletter. Each month, and only once a month, we deliver writing tips, announcements and Chicago literary news directly to your inbox. If you … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Dabbles in Teaching

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Do you love learning? Who doesn’t?!? Well, now thanks to the geniuses at the Chicago-based tech start-up Dabble, it’s easier than ever to find skill-building and quirky workshops. And guess what?!? Your Essay Fiesta pals Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon … Continue reading →

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