Essay Fiesta tries to remain as modest as possible. But we kind of have to admit that our January line-up is absolutely stellar. Today we’re introducing you to another one of our very talented guests: Martha Reeves. Hailing from Boston, Martha made her way to the Midwest in 2009. She’s currently a network playwright at … Continue reading
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Get To Know: Monte LaMonte
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Grab a pen and mark your calendar for Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. That’s when Essay Fiesta makes its triumphant 2011 debut! (Can you believe you haven’t seen Essay Fiesta since 2010?) To kick off the new year, we have a slew of new readers. One of these talented performers is … Continue reading
There’s A New Reading Series In Town: Story Lab
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We are always thrilled to see the genesis of a new reading series. It means more opportunities to share stories and listen to stories. Well, there’s a new kid on the block that we think you all should know about: Story Lab. Run by Chicago Story Collective member Scott Whitehair, Story … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Essay Fiesta wants to wish everyone in Internet land a happy New Year. And don’t forget to ring in the 2011 with Essay Fiesta on Jan. 17.
Get To Know Tom Wolferman, Kristin Clifford and Mike O’Connell
Due to technical difficulties (Keith’s computer broke), Essay Fiesta has been unable to post to the blog for the past few days. So we’re making up for loss time today with THREE “Get to Knows.” Our first reader to spotlight is Tom Wolferman. Tom is an ad man and an essayist. This man’s got a … Continue reading
Get To Know Kristen Studard
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Just a few days until our end-of-year Essay Fiesta extravaganza! We are pleased as Christmas party punch to welcome back Kristen Studard to our show. As you may recall, Kristen last told the story of a goat…a suicidal goat. Who knows what quirky true-life tale she’ll pull from her zany past … Continue reading
Get To Know Cameron Esposito
Who doesn’t know Cameron Esposito? She’s one of the most popular stand-up comics in all of Chicago. Her musing on everything from penguins to international flights have left many an audience in stitches (purely in a figurative sense unless she has a violent streak we don’t know about). Cameron’s appearances at Essay Fiesta have been … Continue reading
Get To Know Mary Wagner
The Chicago Story Collective’s inaugural show “Holidays Are Hell” was a huge success! Thank you all for coming out and supporting Howard Brown Health Center. In all, we raised $800! You should be proud of yourselves. In one week, we’ll be having the last Essay Fiesta of the year. And to kick off the end … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta’s Lessons On Life
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Tomorrow is the big Chicago Story Collective spectacular “Holidays Are Hell.” It is going to be the most amazing Christmas holiday reading charity show you will ever see! If you’re still on the fence, let us try to convince you to come and celebrate at 10 p.m at Town Hall Pub: … Continue reading
The Power Of 25
Howard Brown Health Center has just announced an exciting new fundraising opportunity called the Power of 25! The organization, which provides healthcare to thousands in the GLBT community, received a donation from an anonymous benefactor who will match all $5 donations with a $25 donation. That means your $5 is automatically transformed into $30. That’s … Continue reading
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