Yo, Essay Fiesta fans! It’s Friday! And that means all we have to do now is get through the weekend until Essay Fiesta time. Our final reader to highlight is an essay powerhouse. It’s Andy Bayiates. Andy is a former member of the Neo-Futurists. He also contributes material to the weekly podcast Insects and Robots. … Continue reading
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Get To Know: Janna Sobel
The next reader we’re highlighting as we amp up for the next Essay Fiesta (Sept. 19 at the Book Cellar at 7 p.m.) really doesn’t need much of an introduction. She may very well hold the record for most Essay Fiesta appearances, and, if our memories serve us correctly, she may have even read at … Continue reading
Get To Know: Amye Day
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! It’s hump day! Just a couple more days until the weekend. And then just a couple more days until Essay Fiesta! It’s a doozy of a show, what with the amazing readers we have lined up. And one of these amazing readers is Amye Day. By day, Amye works at Loyola … Continue reading
Get To Know: Tricia Parker
Hey Essay Fiesta aficionados! We hope you’ll join us on the 19th at the Book Cellar for some totally true essays by some brand new readers as well as a couple veterans. Today we’re highlighting another newbie. Her name is Tricia Parker. Tricia is a reporter for the RedEye. Prior to landing her gig at … Continue reading
Get To Know: Mike Smolarek
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Our next show is one week away! So mark your calendars and tell your friends. We’ll be welcoming a handful of new readers to the Essay Fiesta mic. And one of them is Mike Smolarek. We first saw Mike Smolarek read at the Two With Water Reading Series at the Beauty … Continue reading
Keith Ecker Performs at P. Fanatics This Sunday
Hello you lovers of essays! You appreciators of words! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Then head on over to Cole’s Bar in Logan Square for a little P. Fanatics action. Yeah, that’s the name of the reading series. And Essay Fiesta’s very own Keith Ecker will be reading! P. Fanatics is … Continue reading
Susan Messing Messes with Ian Belknap
Hey, Essay Fiesta fans! Looking to put a little comedy in your lit lives? Then check out Write Club host and Essay Fiesta alumnus Ian Belknap at Messing with a Friend this Thursday at the Annoyance Theatre at 10:30 p.m. Messing with a Friend features improviser extraordinaire Susan Messing playing it up with a different … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Recommends I’m Down by Mishna Wolff
Are you Essay Fiesta fans gearing up for the holiday? We are too! With Labor Day comes the three Bs: Beaches, BBQ and BOOKS! Yup! We love taking our time off to catch up on our summertime reading. And have we got a recommendation for you–Mishna Wolff’s hilarious and awkward memoir I’m Down. The New … Continue reading
Cameron Esposito Performs at the Interview Show
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Looking for something to do this Friday that’s fun and under $10? Then head to the Hideout where you can see one of our favorite comedians (and past Essay Fiesta reader) Cameron Esposito! The Interview Show is hosted by Mark Bazer, whose guests this installment include cartoonist Anders Nielsen, chef Ryan Poli, … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Reveals September Line-Up
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! September marks the end of summer. But not to worry. We’ll have a whole crew of sizzling readers to keep the fire burning. On Sept. 19 at the Book Cellar, Alyson and Keith we will play host to the following talents: Playwright and former Neo-Futurist Andy Bayiates . . . Founder … Continue reading
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