After what is sure to be a weekend spent in quiet, solemn meditation of how to be a better you, join us at The Book Cellar on Monday, March 17th at 7pm, for this saintly set of essay sayers: Jen Bosworth is a writer and performer from Evanston. Her solo show “Why Not Me…Love, Cancer … Continue reading
As everyone knows, March 17th marks Chicago’s annual Festival of Sobriety and Solemnity. On this day, brewers cork their barrels and local taverns close their doors to celebrate the purity of body, spirit, and liver. On March 17th, there is no song, no revelry, no urinating openly on the sidewalk. Instead we calm our troubled … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s special tribute to Chicago is just around the corner! On June 18, your favorite Chicago live lit event will be honoring the Windy City’s 175th birthday with a Chicago-themed show. Come out to the Book Cellar to witness the amazing literary feats of our esteemed performers: Bitches Gotta Eat blogger Samantha Irby. This woman … Continue reading
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Have we got a show in store for you. In celebration of Chicago’s 175th birthday, June’s Essay Fiesta will feature Chicago-themed essays by some of the city’s best live lit performers. This very special Essay Fiesta (Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar) is not to be missed, especially if you love … Continue reading
Yo, Essay Fiesta fans! Have we got a show for you! Join us May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar for our next installment. As a precursor to summer, we’re getting sizzling with the following amazingly talented readers: Director and teacher Matthew Miller Neo-Futurist Dina Walters Stand-up comic Bryan Bowden Author Sara Connell … Continue reading
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