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Tag Archives: Dabble
Be a Producer!
If you are a fan of Essay Fiesta (or any of the other amazing live lit series around town) and think you’d like to produce a show yourself, there are some fantastic venues that would love to help out. City … Continue reading
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Tagged alyson lyon, Dabble, essay fiesta, In Fine Spirits. City Grounds, keith ecker
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Welcome Our New Grande Xtreme Partner: Dabble
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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Tagged alyson lyon, Dabble, essay fiesta, keith ecker, partner, Sponsor
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Essay Fiesta’s Keith and Alyson Offer Classes in February
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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Tagged alyson lyon, Comedy Writing 101, Comedy Writing 201, Dabble, essay fiesta, keith ecker, PR 101, PR 201, Valentiens make up
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Essay Fiesta Dabbles in Teaching
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
Essay Fiesta Anniversary: What You Missed
If you didn’t get a chance to see the Essay Fiesta 2-year anniversary spectacular, here’s what you missed: Alyson Lyon still loves Matt Dillon. Will Matt Dillon love Alyson Lyon? Ian Belknap wants to kill James Franco. More prizes than … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Anniversary Raffle Prizes
As you probably know, Essay Fiesta holds a raffle that benefits 826CHI. Raffle prizes have included everything from a Threadless gift certificate to a student-penned novel (from 826, of course) to a home-knitted scarf (thanks Alyson’s aunt!). Our prizes are … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces Special Anniversary Line-Up
Essay Fiesta is about to enter our terrific 2s, and we could not be happier to celebrate our birthday with some amazing special guests. On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be holding an anniversary spectacular. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Story, 826CHI, alyson lyon, Andrew Reilly, Book Cellar, Chicago Story Collective, Chicago Underground Comedy, Dabble, essay fiesta, Ian Belknap, Jen Bosworth, keith ecker, Kelsie Huff, Scott Whitehair, Southport Grocery, StoryLab Chicago, The Kates, This Much Is True, Threadless, Write Club
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