First, thank you everyone who made it out to Essay Fiesta last night. We raised nearly $100 for Howard Brown. If you didn’t make it, here’s just a taste of what you missed: An essay about how pimping really is not easy An essay about how the movie The Toy starring Richard Pryor was more … Continue reading
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Keith at the Feast of Fun Show
UPDATE: Now with video This past Friday Essay Fiesta co-creator Keith Ecker performed an all-new essay at the most unlikely of venues…a gay bathhouse. But not to worry those who are weak of heart or strong in religious convictions. There was no crazy hanky panky. The comedy variety show, which also featured drag queen Teri … Continue reading
Finding a Literary Agent
I think all artists get to a point in their art where they either want to buckle down and go pro or settle to treat their artform as a means of expression but not a career. I (Keith here) have been writing professionally now for six years. When I say professionally, I mean I’ve been … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta at Art Haus
Come see Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon showcase Essay Fiesta at Berlin Nightclub’s Art Haus. Art Haus is a free event that highlights art and artists from around Chicago. Oh, and double plus bonus: Essay Fiesta alum Adam Guerino hosts. Event Details: What: Art Haus When: March 8th at 8 p.m. Where: Berlin Nightclub Who: … Continue reading
March 15th Line-Up Announced!
Greetings Essay Fiesta fans! We here at the ole Essay Fiesta are already booking as far out as July, and boy do we have some amazing talent, from award-winning authors to award-winning stand-up comedians. It’s quite the award-winning, eclectic mix. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. March is around the corner. And along with … Continue reading
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Welcome!
Hello everyone! After spending a few tedious hours configuring this confounded blog thingie, Essay Fiesta finally has itself a solid online presence. This blog will be more than just a bulletin board for the monthly charitable reading series. It will will be a place for you to communicate with us, discover new local talent (see … Continue reading
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