Tag Archives: keith ecker

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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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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Writer’s Corner: What the F*$%? Is Cursing OK?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

At Essay Fiesta, we have a set of guidelines that we provide all of our readers. One of the most contentious guidelines is our suggested limited cursing policy. It’s also one of our most misunderstood policies. Allow me to explain. … 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 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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