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Get To Know: Paul Luikart

Hey Essay Fiesta fans! March’s show is right around the corner. On the 21st at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be welcoming a number of amazing readers, one of which is Essay Fiesta favorite Paul Luikart. Paul is a member of Blewt! Productions and is one of the brains behind the hit live … Continue reading →

Announcing Our March Readers!

On March 21, Essay Fiesta is welcoming a world of talent. Come see the writings of: 2nd Story curator Molly Each   Stand-up comic Adam Guerino     Comedian and writer Paul Luikart   Curbside Splendor publisher Victor David Giron     Writer and author Ted McClelland

Join Our Newsletter List!

We all know your inbox is full. And we all know you get tons and tons of random e-mails from African dignitaries and magic pill purveyors. And we know the last thing you want is another piece of digital junk hitting your inbox. Fortunately, Essay Fiesta doesn’t peddle in digital junk. We peddle in digital … Continue reading →

Tonight, Essay Fiesta…Wednesday, Stories at the Store

Yahoo! More stories from Chicago’s storytelling enthusiasts! Tonight is our 16th installment of Essay Fiesta! Come out and celebrate with some great stories by the likes of Ian Belknap, Dennis Frymire, Janna Sobel, Arch Jamjun and John Wilson. Then on Wednesday, come on down to The Store (Halsted & Armitage) for Jen Bosworth’s story night.  … Continue reading →

Keith And Alyson Square Off At Write Club

You wanna see a real live literary bloodbath? One that will go down in Essay Fiesta history? Head to the Hideout for Write Club Tuesday the 15th at 7 p.m. to witness Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon go at it…Write Club style. Write Club, hosted by hilarious Essay Fiesta alumnus Ian Belknap, features two writers … Continue reading →

Announcing The Essay Fiesta Newsletter

After more than a month of planning, Essay Fiesta is finally ready to reveal its newsletter! Every month, Keith and Alyson will impart some of their writing knowledge to you, announce the new Essay Fiesta line-up, share charity news and tell you about what’s going on in the Chicago reading series scene. It’s a great … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up!

Have we got a show for you! February’s Essay Fiesta is completely insane. Seriously, someone should lock us up. Mark your calendars for Feb. 21, so you don’t miss it! Here’s the stellar line-up: Host of Write Club and the Encyclopedia Show’s Fact Checker Ian Belknap. Hubris Productions company member, SKALD winner and The Moth … Continue reading →

Remembering Ric Hess

Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon worked for many years as a cocktail waitress and bartender at Sheffield’s in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.  Her favorite thing about working at Sheffield’s was the vibe that allowed both artists and sports fans to mix seamlessly.  Ric Hess, co-owner, was a fixture at Sheffield’s and exuded this open-door feel. Ric passed … Continue reading →

Happy New Year!

Essay Fiesta wants to wish everyone in Internet land a happy New Year. And don’t forget to ring in the 2011 with Essay Fiesta on Jan. 17.