Category Archives: Readers

Get to Know: Zoe Zolbrod

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Hi Essay Fiesta fans! Just one short week away until we celebrate the March show. It’s going to be a doozy. We have a stellar line-up and some great raffle prizes. Plus, we are making some changes this go-around to … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Claire Zulkey

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! It’s Essay Fiesta time. And we have one last reader to introduce to you. It is the absolutely fabulous Claire Zulkey! Claire is a woman of prestigious credentials. She is a blogger for WBEZ and a … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Jason Economus

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Hey Essay Fiesta folks! Just a few short days until the next Essay Fiesta. And boy is it a doozy. We got all kinds of talent convening to celebrate the art of storytelling. And one of these creative folks is … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Rachael Kossy

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Not to toot our own horns, but we here at Essay Fiesta have developed a little bit of a following. In fact, we’re pretty pleased that a little community of essay enthusiasts have sprouted up around us, and many of … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Michele Fitzsimmons and Brandon Will

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Happy Valentine’s Essay Fiesta fans! Today is a day all about love, whether it’s loving a partner, a parent, a child, a pet or yourself. Share some love today! We’re sharing the love ourselves by sharing with you two readers … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

February is for lovers, and coincidentally so is Essay Fiesta. In fact, we consider every show a love fest. We love the Book Cellar, we love 826CHI, we love our sponsors Southport Grocery & Cafe and our partner Chicago Underground … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Samantha Irby

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Friday, right? Finally! That means just a stupid old weekend and then Essay Fiesta! And boy are we freaking excited for our last reader. The one. The only. Samantha Irby! Sam has been tearing it up lately in the local lit … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Edward Thomas-Herrera

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Holy goodness! Will this week every end? We can hardly contain ourselves at the propsect of another year’s worth of Essay Fiestas. Let’s get to it already! Look, we’ve got Edward Thomas-Herrera, and if you don’t know how awesome that … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: David Berner

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Happy hump day! Essay Fiesta is just a few short days away. Join us on the 16th (MLK Day for you calendar junkies) at 7 p.m. for a night of funny, poignant and personal stories.  Although our January show is … Continue reading →

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Get to Know Natasha Tsoutsouris and Beth Cummings

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Hey Essay Fiesta folk! It’s that time where we tell you all about our wonderful readers who will be joining us at our next show (Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar). To kick of the new year, … Continue reading →

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