Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Are you getting excited for our next show (Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar)? Well you should be! We’ve got a ton of new writers. But in addition to that, we’ve also got a new raffle donor: the delicious Southport Grocery & Cafe. The local eatery has generously … Continue reading
Oh boy! Are we ready to hibernate or what? Despite a warm December, 2012 is starting off with a burrr! But that’s okay. We’ll be heating things up come Jan. 16 with our next installment of Essay Fiesta (7 p.m. at the Book Cellar). And isn’t it a lovely line-up: Columbia College professor and Jack Kerouac Writer-in-Residence David … Continue reading
Before we introduce the last reader at our Essay Fiesta holiday show (the wonderful J.H. Palmer), we just want to give a big THANK YOU to Newcity for recognizing us and Chicago’s storytelling scene as part of its annual Best of Chicago feature. J.H. is a writer for Gapers Block. She’s also a regular presence … Continue reading
Another day down, another day closer to Essay Fiesta. And another day of getting to know our readers. Today, we highlight long-time Essay Fiesta fan, Eric Bjorlin, who is known for his insane winning streak at our raffle. Seriously, this guy’s house must be furnished with Essay Fiesta stuff. This will be Eric’s first time … Continue reading
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! It’s hump day, which means we are less than a week from the next reading. Now, the holidays are a time to get together with old friends, drink some hot cocoa and share some good stories. And guess what? We’re going to be doing that on Dec. 19 at the Book … Continue reading
The next Essay Fiesta is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for the 19th at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. With amazing readers and great raffle prizes from Threadless, Southport Grocery and Chicago Underground Comedy, this show will be a doozy. We are pleased as Christmas punch to be welcoming two of the … Continue reading
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Tomorrow we will be sending out the December edition of the Essay Fiesta newsletter. Each month, and only once a month, we deliver writing tips, announcements and Chicago literary news directly to your inbox. If you want to be on top of the Chicago literary scene, make sure to subscribe to … Continue reading
Do you love learning? Who doesn’t?!? Well, now thanks to the geniuses at the Chicago-based tech start-up Dabble, it’s easier than ever to find skill-building and quirky workshops. And guess what?!? Your Essay Fiesta pals Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon are teaching classes through Dabble. As many of you know, Alyson is also a professional … Continue reading
You’re probably dreaming of a white Christmas. Well keep those sugar-plumb fairies at bay until after the 19th because Essay Fiesta is going to stuff your mental stocking with heaping helpings of literary joy! That’s right, we are proud to welcome the following readers to our December line-up: Queen of Story Club (and recent bride) … Continue reading
‘Tis the season for fabulous and fun readings! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, there are an abundance of great lit shows to attend. Here’s what’s on Essay Fiesta’s list: Story Club will feature Shannon Cason and Scott Whitehair. The show is Thursday Dec. 1 at Uncommon Ground on Clark. It starts at 8:15 p.m. and is hosted … Continue reading
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