Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Time keeps on slipping into the future, which means pretty soon we’re going to fall into Essay Fiesta. Our next show is Oct. 17, and we are pleased as punch to welcome back Chad Briggs. Chad is one of the most prominent comics in the Chicago stand-up scene. He’s performed at … Continue reading
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Get to Know: John Loos
Strap yourselves in because we’re about to get all Essay Fiesta up in here! That’s right! Essay Fiesta, Chicago’s premier personal essay reading series, is happening this coming Monday, Oct. 17. And we are super happy to have the one and only John Loos! John is an improviser, sketch artist and photographer. He, along with … Continue reading
Get To Know: Paula Carter
Essay Fiesta is upon us! In just a week, Alyson and Keith will be giving you the ol’ razzle dazzle at the Book Cellar. Not only will you be thoroughly and sufficiently entertained, but you will also get the opportunity to help out the wonderful people at 826CHI via our prize-laden raffle. And to kick … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces Its October Line-Up
Fall is most certainly in the air, which means its time to warm up with some spiked apple cider, some canned soup and a bunch of great writers. On Oct. 17, Essay Fiesta will be welcoming a range of talent, from stand-up comics to savvy storytellers. Feast your eyes on our line-up: OutLoud Chicago producer … Continue reading
Come See Keith Ecker at Mortified!
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Do you like readings? Of course you do. Do you like people embarrassing themselves in public? Who doesn’t? Then you will absolutely love Mortified! Schubas (3159 N. Southport Ave.) is hosting the next installment of the popular series on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The show features everyday people reading aloud … Continue reading
Get To Know: Andy Bayiates
Yo, Essay Fiesta fans! It’s Friday! And that means all we have to do now is get through the weekend until Essay Fiesta time. Our final reader to highlight is an essay powerhouse. It’s Andy Bayiates. Andy is a former member of the Neo-Futurists. He also contributes material to the weekly podcast Insects and Robots. … Continue reading
Get To Know: Janna Sobel
The next reader we’re highlighting as we amp up for the next Essay Fiesta (Sept. 19 at the Book Cellar at 7 p.m.) really doesn’t need much of an introduction. She may very well hold the record for most Essay Fiesta appearances, and, if our memories serve us correctly, she may have even read at … Continue reading
Get To Know: Amye Day
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! It’s hump day! Just a couple more days until the weekend. And then just a couple more days until Essay Fiesta! It’s a doozy of a show, what with the amazing readers we have lined up. And one of these amazing readers is Amye Day. By day, Amye works at Loyola … Continue reading
Get To Know: Tricia Parker
Hey Essay Fiesta aficionados! We hope you’ll join us on the 19th at the Book Cellar for some totally true essays by some brand new readers as well as a couple veterans. Today we’re highlighting another newbie. Her name is Tricia Parker. Tricia is a reporter for the RedEye. Prior to landing her gig at … Continue reading
Get To Know: Mike Smolarek
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Our next show is one week away! So mark your calendars and tell your friends. We’ll be welcoming a handful of new readers to the Essay Fiesta mic. And one of them is Mike Smolarek. We first saw Mike Smolarek read at the Two With Water Reading Series at the Beauty … Continue reading
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