If you didn’t get a chance to read Keith Ecker’s summer reading pick or Alyson Lyon’s summer reading pick, you’re in luck. The duo behind Essay Fiesta have finished their last books and have two more summer reading recommnendations. Keith’s pick comes straight from the book collection of Essay Fiesta alum Bryan Bowden. After helping … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Wants to Know What’s Up With Matt Dillon
A couple months ago Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon recorded a song she had written for Matt Dillon (the actor). She then uploaded it to YouTube. It was then discovered by LA Talk Radio’s Hollywood London Show, which interviewed her and played the song on air. The good people on the radio show said they’d do … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Shops At The Brown Elephant
Essay Fiesta enjoys shopping. But in these economic times, we just don’t have the money to throw down like we used to. What’s a reading series to do? Two words: Brown. Elephant. What’s not to love about this place? They’ve got cool finds, great prices and three convenient locations. Plus the stores directly fund Howard … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Loves “Cross My Words And Hope To (Verb)”
Essay Fiesta loves two things: brain teasers and literature. And what better way to combine these two passions than an activity zine that turns original works into the craziest crossword ever! It’s called Cross My Words and Hope to (Verb), and it’s must-have for all you zinesters. California’s own Emily Alden Foster is the big … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Says You Should Stand Up For The Book Bike
Essay Fiesta loves many things, two of which are books and bikes. So naturally we are inclined to absolutely swoon over the Book Bike. Operated by Gabriel Levinson since July 2008, the Book Bike cruises to Chicago’s park with a mobile library in tow. Book are free for the reading and the taking. There is … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s Summer Reads: Keith’s Choice
Yesterday, Essay Fiesta brought you Alyson’s summer read pick. In his efforts to prove his literacy, today we bring you Keith’s recommendation. Keith highly recommends the book Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife by Lisa Miller. Heaven is all about, well, heaven. What does it look like? What does it feel like? Do you … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s Summer Reads: Alyson’s Choice
Essay Fiesta is thrilled it is finally summertime! We’ve got a thirst for some good summer reading, and fortunately, we’ve found some books to quench it. QUENCH! Today we bring you Alyson’s summer reading pick: The Great Perhaps by local author Joe Meno. What’s it about? The Great Perhaps is the story of a dysfunctional … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Is Gay For Pride!
As you know, Essay Fiesta is very supportive of the gay community. Each show, we raise money for the GLBT-focused health organization Howard Brown. That’s why it probably comes as no surprise that we’re giving a big shout out to Pride Month! This is the month to celebrate the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities! … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s Keith And Alyson To Play Entertaining Julia
Hey, Essay Fiesta fans! If you’re looking for some FREE laughs hosted by some super-creative funny ladies inside a bar that looks like your grandma’s basement in Wisconsin, get yourself to Entertaining Julia at Town Hall Pub. The show takes place every Sunday at 9 p.m. The lovely Julia is the bartender, hence the name … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Loves You More Today Than Yesterday…
But not as much as tomorrow! Man, things keep getting busier and busier around here at Essay Fiesta Inc. Alyson and Keith spent yesterday afternoon recording the Essay Fiesta theme song. We’ll be premiering it on Friday, so STAY TUNED! This one is Buzz Bin worthy. They do still have the Buzz Bin don’t they? … Continue reading
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