Us Essay Fiesta folks know we’re not the only reading series in town. In fact, there’s about a bajillion of them, and more keep popping up everyday. But one of the most popular reading series that also specializes in personal essay is 2nd Story. And our guest reader Molly Each is one of the curators … Continue reading
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Get To Know: Adam Guerino
Returning for his second time at the mic, stand-up comic and big-time producer Adam Guerino will be gracing the Book Cellar’s cafe at the next Essay Fiesta. Adam hails from the great state of Iowa where he learned many of his life lessons, most of which involved corn. He now resides in Chicago where he … Continue reading
Get To Know: Mary Wagner
For our first installment of our writer bios for the upcoming Essay Fiesta (taking place May 17th at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar), we are profiling a returning writer whose generosity has helped us keep our raffle going since our inception. Mary Wagner is an award-winning essayist, photographer and prosecutor with a penchant for … 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
Essay Fiesta Is Back!
After a week-long hiatus, we’re back on the blogospheres. What did we miss on the Internet? Please tell us! Keith was on a camping trip in Missouri, attending the annual Interfuse Festival, a regional hippy excursion that subscribes to all the principles of Burning Man. Expect a rather interesting essay come May 17th about the … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces May Line-Up, HUGE PRIZE
Hi all you Essay Fiesta fans. We are proud to unveil our May line-up. It’s going to be one heck of a show. Don’t miss it on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. Poet, Young Chicago Authors’ Performing Arts Director Robbie Q. Telfer Neo-Futurist Dina Connolly Stand-up comic Adam Guerino 2nd Story curator Molly Each Stand-up … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Poster v2.0
Essay Fiesta’s old poster has gotten a face lift thanks to uber-talented artist Charlie Bernatowicz. Check it out below, and tell us what you think. P.S. Come check out Keith and Alyson tonight at the NewTown Writers’ Reading and Fundraiser.
Oh Happy Day!
Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, leaves are sprouting and bunnies are reenacting Behind the Green Door. Chicago once more is free from the icy grip of Father Snowballs. Essay Fiesta hopes you had a lovely Passover and Easter. To you Jews, you dashing chosen people of yore, we hope you drank much … Continue reading
Alyson at Paper Machete, Keith Reviews Theatre
Alyson will be reading an essay at the live magazine talk show Paper Machete this Saturday. Keith and Alyson checked the show out last week and had a blast making Taylor Swift-themed artwork (see below). Oh, and Keith’s review of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is now live on the Chicago Theater … Continue reading
Stories at the Store!
Keith and Alyson will both be reading pieces at Stories at the Store, a new reading series located at Lincoln Park’s The Store. Come check us out! STORIES AT THE STORE Wednesday March 31 8pm The Store 2002 N. Halsted Come See Very Cool People Tell Very Cool Stories This month’s storytellers: Daniel Leroy Jen … Continue reading
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