This Saturday June 4 at 6:15 p.m., the Chicago Story Collective, which includes Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon of Essay Fiesta, will be performing a special set as part of the Printers Row Fest’s Lit After Dark programming. This is a huge honor, and we really hope some of our dedicated fans will come out … Continue reading
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Help Fund the Chicago Story Collective
Hello Essay Fiesta fans. Some people are too proud to beg. Usually, you can lump us in that group. After all, we fund Essay Fiesta completely from our own pockets, just as we have done with the past two Chicago Story Collective revues. But today marks a new chapter, one that is about requesting donations … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Set to Cool Music
If you missed May’s Essay Fiesta, you can check out the video highlights set to music by Jason Pettus of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography. Thanks for putting that together! It’s super-cool! Also, mark your calendars: Alyson and Keith (along with the Chicago Story Collective) at Printer’s Row “Lit After Dark” on June … Continue reading
Chicago Story Collective To Perform At Printers Row Lit Fest
BIG NEWS, INTERNET! The Chicago Story Collective, which includes Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, Story Club’s Dana Norris and Stories at the Store’s Jen Bosworth, will be performing at this year’s Printer’s Row Lit Fest on June 4. We are currently putting together a completely original show for the event that will be … Continue reading
Two Days Until High School Horror Stories
We are just two days away until High School Horror Stories. This is going to be one crazy show. Singing, stories, prom dresses, Jell-O shots and, of course, the crowning of the King and Queen. How amazing is that? This ain’t your mama’s reading. Come on out to Town Hall Pub and catch the Chicago … Continue reading
Vocalo, CSC, Newsletters and MORE!
Keith’s back from Costa Rica! Take a gander at this! (Yes, that’s a real active volcano.) Although not a volcano, other exciting things are on the horizon in Essay Fiesta land. This Friday is the Chicago Story Collective’s second show ever! High School Horror Stories will feature Keith Ecker, Alyson Lyon, Dana Norris, Jen Bosworth, … Continue reading
High School Horror Stories Is One Week Away!
First, thank you all for coming out to Essay Fiesta on Monday. It was a smashing success. We love you for loving us. Truly, we feel humbled to have such a receptive and welcoming audience. You all are the best. In one week, Keith and Alyson will be co-producing the new Chicago Story Collective show … Continue reading
The Chicago Story Collective Presents “High School Horror Stories”
The Chicago Story Collective is proud to present “High School Horror Stories.” Join us on April 29 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall Pub (3340 N. Halsted) for an evening of tales that will remind you why the best years of your life were also your worst. Readers include Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces April Line-Up!
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! April is shaping up to be a pretty amazing month for us. We have a stellar line up of some of Chicago’s most talented writers. Also, for the first time in Essay Fiesta history, Keith is going to be missing the show. (He’s taking a trip to Costa Rica.) In his … Continue reading
Stories At The Store This Wednesday!
Join Chicago Story Collective member Jen Bosworth at Stories at The Store on Halsted this Wednesday at 8 p.m. for a fully satisfying (and free!) storytelling show. Jen hosts the show, which features the best writers in Chicago. This month includes Essay Fiesta alums: Dana Norris (Moth winner, Story Club host, Chicago Story Collective member) … Continue reading
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