Chicago Story Collective members Jen Bosworth (host of “Stories at the Store”) and Dana Norris (host of “Story Club”) will be bringing their storytelling magic to “Waiting for the Bus” at the Acme Art Works St. Paul Community Center (2215 W. North Ave, Chicago) this Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30-9:30pm. This edition of “Waiting for the … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up!
Have we got a show for you! February’s Essay Fiesta is completely insane. Seriously, someone should lock us up. Mark your calendars for Feb. 21, so you don’t miss it! Here’s the stellar line-up: Host of Write Club and the Encyclopedia Show’s Fact Checker Ian Belknap. Hubris Productions company member, SKALD winner and The Moth … Continue reading
Writer’s Corner: The Opening
In the world of journalism, every story starts with a lede (that’s how we spell it in the news business). Us reporters are taught that without a compelling lede, no one will read your story. The lede is what initially grabs the audience and yanks them into the piece. Writing an essay is no different. … Continue reading
Remembering Ric Hess
Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon worked for many years as a cocktail waitress and bartender at Sheffield’s in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Her favorite thing about working at Sheffield’s was the vibe that allowed both artists and sports fans to mix seamlessly. Ric Hess, co-owner, was a fixture at Sheffield’s and exuded this open-door feel. Ric passed … Continue reading
It’s A Grand Slam!
Make your way to the Park West this Wednesday, Jan.26 at 8 p.m. to see a real storytelling extravaganza-bonanza! The winners of the past 10 Chicago Moth StorySLAMS will be doing it up, story style. Hosted by Peter Segal of NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, you can get tickets at http://www.tix.com, and they’re only … Continue reading
Stories At The Store This Wednesday
Essay Fiesta alum and Chicago Story Collective member Jen Bosworth’s Stories at The Store will be kickin’ it this Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. at The Store (2002 N Halsted)…for free! If you haven’t seen this show, Jen runs it with serious flair! She gets great readers and her in-betweens and asides are comedic … Continue reading
Local Author Night at the Book Cellar
Thank you to all who braved the weather and made it out to the Book Cellar last night. It was a spectacular night of essays and charity. If you need more Book Cellar in your life (and who doesn’t), then go check out Local Author Night on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. With Victor … Continue reading
Get To Know: Matt Miller
Some people look forward to the weekend. We here at Essay Fiesta look forward to Mondays. That’s when we’ll be filling the Book Cellar with some truly amazing true stories by some truly amazing talent. And our final reader to highlight is Matt Miller. Matt is an accomplished director and teacher. His credits include Profiles … Continue reading
Get To Know: Larry Kerns
Are you so full of Essay Fiesta anticipation that you can hardly contain yourself? Us too! To satiate your hunger, we’ll tell you about another one of our fabulous readers: Larry Kerns. Larry is an author and one of the organizers behind the reading series This Much Is True. He’s also a child psychiatrist, and … Continue reading
Get To Know: Andrew Reilly
We love welcoming back past readers. And we’re super enthused to be saying hello again to Andrew Reilly. He’ll be reading at the next Essay Fiesta on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. Andrew is an award-winning writer. He has written for a number of publications including The Onion’s A.V. Club and … Continue reading
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