Every year bookish nerds from around the country convene on a street in the South Loop to share stories of stories and use words to discuss words. The annual festivity is known as the Printers Row Lit Fest, and if you’ve never been, then MY GOD you haven’t lived!!! For the literate exhibitionist, there is … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Gets Blessed By Mary (Wagner)
The other day we opened our inbox to find a very nice letter from Essay Fiesta alum Mary Wagner. The author of Running with Stilettos and Heck on Heels had sent a mass e-mail to her Chicago writer’s group. With her permission, we’re posting some of the letter here. It’s a great testament to the … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta: Post-Game Wrap-Up
My what a party we had last night. To all who made it, a big Essay Fiesta gracias. To all who didn’t, try harder! (You’ll have a chance to make it up to us June 21st). And once again, we’d like to thank our readers, our videographer Elizabeth McQuern, Howard Brown and the Book Cellar. … Continue reading
Chicago Book Stores: Which One’s Your Favorite?
We here at Essay Fiesta have an affinity for The Book Cellar. It’s kind of obvious why. I mean, you can buy books and have a glass of wine? Get. Out. Of. Here. But it’s true. The Book Cellar is one of the only book stores in the country that actually has a liquor license. … 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.
Thank You!
Thank you everyone who made it out to Essay Fiesta last night. We had a wonderful show, and thanks to you all, we broke our previous fundraising record. We’d like to once again thank all our readers: William Shunn, Jim Pickett, Cameron Esposito, Rebecca Rine-Stone and Bryan Bowden. For those that didn’t get a chance … Continue reading
Slight Hiatus
Due to the amazing Spring weather and the crippling amount of work we have on our plates, you may have noticed a slight absence in Essay Fiesta bloggings. Well not to worry. Keith and Alyson will be back next week, fully rejuvenated and ready to share with you some interesting going ons. In the meantime, … Continue reading
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
Janelle Monae!!!!
Sorry about not posting this super special post until today. There were some technical issues yesterday. Anyway, hip-hop, neo-soul animatronic soon-to-be superstar Janelle Monae performed two nights in a row at Schuba’s Tavern. If you’ve never heard of Janelle Monae then you are doing your ears a major disservice. Watch her video from her EP … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Is Getting Buzz
Of course you’ve heard about Essay Fiesta. You’re on this Web site, aren’t you? Or did you just stumble here, accidentally, serendipitously even. A pleasant meandering that by the good fortune of the gods has landed you smack dab in the middle of our humble plot of cyberspace. Well, whatever the case may be, THERE … Continue reading
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