Whoa! Is the Essay Fiesta anniversary really just a weekend away? It is! And we couldn’t be more excited. Unfortunately the amazing Cameron Esposito can no longer join us for this glorious occasion. But stepping in for her is another uber-talented performer: Kelsie Huff. And that’s just one reason why Kelsie Huff is awesome! It … Continue reading »
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Essay Fiesta Says Get Yee To The Book Cellar!
We here at Essay Fiesta say that if the heat’s got you beat and you need to rest your feet, head to the Book Cellar this week. (Yeah, we rhyme like Frankenstein drunk on wine while short on time.) Anywho, here’s what’s going down. Check it out! On Wednesday July 7 at 7 p.m., biographer … Continue reading »
Come Rain Or Shine, Essay Fiesta Is Tonight!
The weather report says it’s going to rain. Fortunately Essay Fiesta is indoors. Come on out and grab yourself some hot tea or a cold beer and listen to these amazing storytellers do their thing. 2nd Story literary director Megan Stielstra Neo-Futurist alum and playwright Andy Bayiates The Kates producer and stand-up comic Kelsie Huff … Continue reading »
Get To Know: Kelsie Huff
We here at Essay Fiesta love spending time with old friends…like upcoming reader Kelsie Huff. A few months back, Kelsie wowed Essay Fiesta partygoers with a tale of the roller rink. Who knows what yarns she will spin for us this time? All we know is the producer of the hit female comedy show The … Continue reading »
Essay Fiesta Announces June 21 Line-Up!
The sun is turning our skin from a whiter shade of pale to a redder hue of burnt. Looks like June is upon us. And with a new month comes a new promise of literary wonderment. You know what I’m talking about. Say it with me: ESSAY FIESTA!!! Our June line-up is so jam-packed with … Continue reading »
Check Out The Kates!
Essay Fiesta alum Kelsie Huff has been producing a monthly all-female stand-up show at The Book Cellar for some time now. The successful showcase is called The Kates, and features some of the top comedy talent in Chicago. The show is always the last Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Just today, The Kates … Continue reading »
