Essay Fiesta loves the new readers just as much as we love the old. And we are pleased as a pickle in brine to welcome a newbie to the mic (but not a newbie to the world of readings), the quirky and comical Robyn Okrant! Robyn is the author Living Oprah: My One-Year Experiment to … Continue reading
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Get to Know: Diana Slickman
Oh boy! Do you love this weather? Essay Fiesta sure does. And nothing nicer than a good breeze and a bit of sunshine. Well nothing except a big ole serving of essays. And you know who’s bringing a heaping pile of goodness to our show on Aug. 15? The talented Diana Slickman. We are pleased … Continue reading
Get to Know: Scott Smith and Kristin Clifford
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s newsletter. If you have not signed up to receive it directly in your inbox, click here to subscribe. In other news, August’s Essay Fiesta is on the 15th, and we are pleased as a pinata to welcome two very talented writers: Scott Smith and Kristin Clifford! Scott … Continue reading
Get to Know: Tom Wolferman
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! If you like Chicago’s plethora of reading series, then you are bound to know this guy. Tom Wolferman is one of the men on the scene! This guy is everywhere! From Story Club to Story Lab, he’s a familiar and welcome face at Chicago readings. Tom’s background is in copywriting. So … Continue reading
Writer’s Corner: Humor Tips for Essay Writers
Although one of the priorities of essay writing should be to convey a personal truth in a way that reflects your unique point of view and artistic voice, this must be tempered with writing the piece in a way that clicks with the audience. The key here is to find a balance that enables you … Continue reading
Updated Essay Fiesta Line-Up
August’s Essay Fiesta is hitting the Book Cellar in one week. And boy are we excited! We have had a slight line-up change. See below for the new finalized line-up. It’s full of big hitters! Actor, writer and director Diana Slickman . . . . . . Author of Living Oprah Robyn Okrant . . . . . … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Update
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We’ve got a few small news bits for you. So strap yourself in and prepare to get updated. First, Alyson Lyon and Keith Ecker will be appearing tonight at Story Club. Story Club is an eclectic literary event with an open-mic component. It is also hosted by the adorable Dana Norris. … Continue reading
Alyson and Keith Rock Story Club This Thursday
Do you like a good personal narrative? How about something with a little bit of humor and a dash of poignancy? Of course you do! You’re Essay Fiesta folk! And that’s why you should come on out to the Uncommon Ground on Clark this Thursday to see Keith and Alyson tear it up at Story … Continue reading
Party Down at the Printers’ Ball
Hey, Essay Fiesta fans! Literary people aren’t typically associated with a good party. We’re usually associated with cabins in the woods, six-toed cats and absinthe abuse. But the Printers’ Ballbucks the stereotype and proves the book nerds know how to throw a bash. Tonight marks the 7th annual Printers’ Ball. The event celebrates the printed … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces August Line-Up
Our Essay Fiesta August show is coming up fast. On Aug. 15, Keith and Alyson will welcome the following talented readers to the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square: Actor, writer and director Diana Slickman . . . . . . Storyteller and resident director at Hubris Productions Dennis Frymire . . . . . Chicago Magazine’s Scott … Continue reading
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