Hello bookish boys and gals! Last Essay Fiesta was a homerun! Our readers really brought it, and you really helped fund a great cause with a sizable amount of donations for 826CHI. Good work, team! Summer is here, which means the smell of literature is in the air. “Huh?” you say. That’s right. It’s the … Continue reading
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Printers Row: Essay Fiesta at Lit After Dark
Printer’s Row Lit Fest 2012, the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest, is approaching! And fast! The momentous event will take place Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 right in historic Printers Row. (That’s on Dearborn Street, from Congress to Polk streets.) And guess what? ESSAY FIESTA will be performing! That’s right! As part … Continue reading
This Much Is True Hosts a Plethora of Essay Fiesta Anniversary Readers
Hey Essay Fiesta peeps! If you like your readers amazing (and I think we all do), then you have got to check out Tuesday’s edition of This Much Is True. Host Scott Whitehair, Chicago Story Collective’s Jen Bosworth and Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker will be featured amongst others. The reading true stories that will most … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces Special Anniversary Line-Up
Essay Fiesta is about to enter our terrific 2s, and we could not be happier to celebrate our birthday with some amazing special guests. On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be holding an anniversary spectacular. Brace yourselves because this is going to be a show that will go down in … Continue reading
Alyson Performs at The Kates
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Need a good laugh before September? Get your the end-of-the-summer yucks at The Kates! It’s happening this Saturday at 7 p.m. And it’s totally FREE! Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon and Stories at the Store (and Essay Fiesta alumni) Jen Bosworth will be teaming up as a comedic duo to deliver original … Continue reading
Chicago Story Collective To Perform At Printers Row Lit Fest
BIG NEWS, INTERNET! The Chicago Story Collective, which includes Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, Story Club’s Dana Norris and Stories at the Store’s Jen Bosworth, will be performing at this year’s Printer’s Row Lit Fest on June 4. We are currently putting together a completely original show for the event that will be … Continue reading
Enter The Knee Jerk Essay Contest
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Thank you to all who made it to High School Horror Stories. The show was absolutely fantastic. From Kelsie Huff’s emotional performance to Jen Bosworth’s hilarious tale of the sex trade, it seriously was a night to remember. One of our good friends at the Book Cellar informed us of an … Continue reading
Two Days Until High School Horror Stories
We are just two days away until High School Horror Stories. This is going to be one crazy show. Singing, stories, prom dresses, Jell-O shots and, of course, the crowning of the King and Queen. How amazing is that? This ain’t your mama’s reading. Come on out to Town Hall Pub and catch the Chicago … Continue reading
Vocalo, CSC, Newsletters and MORE!
Keith’s back from Costa Rica! Take a gander at this! (Yes, that’s a real active volcano.) Although not a volcano, other exciting things are on the horizon in Essay Fiesta land. This Friday is the Chicago Story Collective’s second show ever! High School Horror Stories will feature Keith Ecker, Alyson Lyon, Dana Norris, Jen Bosworth, … Continue reading
High School Horror Stories Is One Week Away!
First, thank you all for coming out to Essay Fiesta on Monday. It was a smashing success. We love you for loving us. Truly, we feel humbled to have such a receptive and welcoming audience. You all are the best. In one week, Keith and Alyson will be co-producing the new Chicago Story Collective show … Continue reading
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