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Get To Know: Jonas Simon and MT Cozzola

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Did you have a good Easter/Passover? We had a great Easter/Passover! Now Spring is in the air, which means it’s the perfect weather for an Essay Fiesta! And wouldn’t you know? We have one coming up on April 16! And … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Corner: Does the Tense Make Sense?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Verb tenses are central to effective storytelling; it’s no mystery that stories unfold through relaying action. Choosing whether to write a story with verbs in the present, past or combo (past, present and future) is ultimately up to the writer. … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Around Town (and Beyond)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Hi Essay Fiesta fans! If you can’t bare to only see Keith and Alyson do their thing once a month, fret not. The duo frequently perform throughout this fair city and beyond. In fact, Keith just performed at the 43rd … Continue reading →

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Announcing Essay Fiesta’s April Readers

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

April is set to be an amazing Essay Fiesta. Join us on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar for a night of stories and charity where you can feast your hungry ears on these little Easter eggs … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Can Lie: The Biggest Liar Contest

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

A lying contest in a funeral home?! Who wouldn’t want to see 10 of Chicago’s biggest and best liars (and storytellers) go head to head in a usually somber setting? That’s exactly what’s going down at the 43rd Annual Chicago’s Biggest Liar … Continue reading →

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What a Day That Was: Essay Fiesta Recap

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Hello friends of Essay Fiesta. This past literary extravaganza was a swell shindig indeed. Great prizes were won. Wonderful readers performed their work. Baristas slung coffees and beers. People absorbed art. We have to say it was a smashing success. … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Robyn Okrant

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

In the immortal words of Rebecca Black: “It’s Friday.” And thank goodness for that. Right? That means we are just a silly weekend away from the next Essay Fiesta. And boy oh boy have we got a show for you. … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: J.W. Basilo

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Hump day has passed, which means it’s pretty much smooth sailing to the next Essay Fiesta. The next performer we’d like to introduce is our friend and Essay Fiesta alumni J.W. Basilo. J.W. is known for his moxie on and … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Vinnie Lacey

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Last night Essay Fiesta producers Keith and Alyson actually got to show off their essay know-how to the brilliant kids at 826CHI. Seriously, people. These kids are smart. We also learned that references to the Wonder Years and Doogie Howser … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Sheri Reda

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Happy Tuesday, everybody! This evening Keith and Alyson of Essay Fiesta will be teaching a personal essay workshop to Chicago public school students at 826CHI. Exciting stuff! In the meantime, we’d like to introduce you to one of our March … Continue reading →

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