Tag Archives: Dabble

Be a Producer!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

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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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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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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Essay Fiesta Anniversary: What You Missed

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

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 →

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Essay Fiesta Anniversary Raffle Prizes

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

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 →

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Essay Fiesta Announces Special Anniversary Line-Up

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

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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