Stand-up comic Cameron Esposito is returning once again to Essay Fiesta to share another memoir. If you haven’t heard of Cameron, then you’re living under a rock. She’s a superstar on the local comedy circuit, hosting a weekly open mic at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square. And she recently released her debut comedy album, “Grab … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Bryan Bowden
Bryan Bowden is a manly mountain man who hails from North Carolina. Legend has it, he caught a bear with his bare hands and rode it cross-country to Chicago. That legend is probably false. Currently Bowden is a stand-up comic. He performs regularly around town. Bowden also has a gift for teaching. He currently is … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Bill Shunn
Bill (William) Shunn is a former Mormon and a science fiction writer. For a short while he was an ordained minister in Alberta, Canada, which resulted in his arrest and expulsion from the great northern nation. His first published science fiction story, “From Our Point of View We Had Moved to the Left,” appeared in … Continue reading
Slight Hiatus
Due to the amazing Spring weather and the crippling amount of work we have on our plates, you may have noticed a slight absence in Essay Fiesta bloggings. Well not to worry. Keith and Alyson will be back next week, fully rejuvenated and ready to share with you some interesting going ons. In the meantime, … Continue reading
Review of The Annoyance’s “Swear Jar”
Keith recently reviewed the Annoyance’s new sketch show “Swear Jar” for the Chicago Theater Blog.
Oh Happy Day!
Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, leaves are sprouting and bunnies are reenacting Behind the Green Door. Chicago once more is free from the icy grip of Father Snowballs. Essay Fiesta hopes you had a lovely Passover and Easter. To you Jews, you dashing chosen people of yore, we hope you drank much … Continue reading
Alyson at Paper Machete, Keith Reviews Theatre
Alyson will be reading an essay at the live magazine talk show Paper Machete this Saturday. Keith and Alyson checked the show out last week and had a blast making Taylor Swift-themed artwork (see below). Oh, and Keith’s review of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is now live on the Chicago Theater … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Recommends Stories at the Store
Last night, Keith and Alyson were invited by local writer and actress Jennifer Bosworth to read at Stories at the Store, a brand new monthly reading series. This is a professional job people. Great sound equipment, a wonderful setting, great bartenders, booze, a very receptive audience and extraordinarily talented readers. Also, all readers get an … Continue reading
Stories at the Store!
Keith and Alyson will both be reading pieces at Stories at the Store, a new reading series located at Lincoln Park’s The Store. Come check us out! STORIES AT THE STORE Wednesday March 31 8pm The Store 2002 N. Halsted Come See Very Cool People Tell Very Cool Stories This month’s storytellers: Daniel Leroy Jen … Continue reading
Alyson and Keith Are Doing Things!
In case you missed it, the lovely Alyson Lyon made an appearance on the L.A. radio show The Hollywood London Show. She discussed all things Matt Dillon, including her catchy little song, as well as Essay Fiesta. Way to plug us, Alyson! You can now listen to Alyson’s interview on the show’s archives (skip to … Continue reading
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