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Why Andy Bayiates Is Awesome

Essay Fiesta is just a few days away.Can you feel the excitement in the air? Can you?!? Well, we’re very excited to welcome back the delightful Andy Bayiates, who is getting the “Why So-And-So Is Awesome” treatment today. Andy has entertained audiences across Chicago with his sometimes heartwarming, often quirky and always honest essays. He’s … Continue reading →

Why Jen Bosworth Is Awesome

Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Continuing in our series of “Why So-And-So Is Awesome,” we arrive at Jen Bosworth. After a stint in L.A., Jen returned to her hometown of Chicago. Armed with an acting background, she decided to break into the world of storytelling by starting Stories at The Store. That’s when her path crossed … Continue reading →

Why Beth Stelling Is Awesome!

Usually Essay Fiesta introduces the month’s readers to you in a forum we call “Get To Know.” But since all our readers for our special anniversary show have read before, we thought we’d change things up a bit with a series we like to call “Why So-And-So Is Awesome!” First up, Beth Stelling. The Chicago … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta on Literary Chicago and Fun Facts!

Hey you! If you didn’t already know, Essay Fiesta’s one-year anniversary is on Monday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at The Book Cellar. It’s going to be extra special! We’ve got a great line-up, awesome raffle prizes and more! Literary Chicago, a great blog about literary things going on about Chi-Town, recently published an interview … Continue reading →

See Keith Ecker At The Encyclopedia Show Tonight

Tonight, Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker will be reading a brand-new piece at The Encyclopedia Show. For those that don’t know, the Encyclopedia Show is a monthly reading/performance series hosted by Robbie Q. Telfer and Shanny Jean Maney. The show features some of the best writers and performers from Chicago and beyond. It’s really an honor … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Welcomes CAR-Literary

Although the U.S. is still behind when it comes to supporting the arts, Chicago does a pretty good job of helping out its artist community. Essay Fiesta is thrilled that the Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) just announced they will be adding a literary section to their website. This is awesome news for all you literary … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Announces Anniversary Line Up

Essay Fiesta is turning 1 on Nov. 15th, and to celebrate the event, we have packed our anniversary show with some really stellar talent. Come out to the Book Cellar at 7 p.m. to see the hilarious and awe-inspiring: Playwright and former Neo-Futurist Andy Bayiates! Stand-up comic extraordinaire Cameron Esposito! Improviser and host of reading … Continue reading →