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
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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
Essay Fiesta Is One Week Away!
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Our April show is right around the corner. Usually we take this week to post reader bios. However, we’re going to be a little MIA on the Internets. Keith, who manages the blog and is actually speaking about himself in third person as he types this, is traveling to Costa Rica … Continue reading
Elizabeth McQuern Captures Essay Fiesta
Our wonderful friend Elizabeth McQuern is a photographing fool. She has documented nearly every Essay Fiesta to date. Below is some of her work from our March show. And guess what? She’s for hire!
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More than 100 people got the Essay Fiesta newsletter in the inbox this week. Did you? If you’re feeling left out of the loop, get into the groove and sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter. Inside, you’ll find out about our month’s line-up, writing tips, the Chicago literary scene and opportunities with our charity … Continue reading
The Chicago Story Collective Presents “High School Horror Stories”
The Chicago Story Collective is proud to present “High School Horror Stories.” Join us on April 29 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall Pub (3340 N. Halsted) for an evening of tales that will remind you why the best years of your life were also your worst. Readers include Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson … Continue reading
Poetry Party!
Want to see the poets of tomorrow today? Head over to the 12th Annual Undergraduate Poetry Festival! Hosted by Columbia College, the festival features 12 poets from Chicago-area colleges. Schools include: Columbia College, The School of the Art Institute, Chicago State University, DePaul University, Loyola University, National-Louis University, North Central College, Northeastern Illinois University, Northwestern … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces April Line-Up!
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! April is shaping up to be a pretty amazing month for us. We have a stellar line up of some of Chicago’s most talented writers. Also, for the first time in Essay Fiesta history, Keith is going to be missing the show. (He’s taking a trip to Costa Rica.) In his … Continue reading
Stories Serve a Purpose (Says Psychology Today)
Walgreens has everything. Prunes. Baby oil. Romance novels. It’s a grandmother’s paradise! The ubiquitous drug store also carries magazines. And on a recent trip to pick up a prescription, Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker found himself flipping through the most recent issue of Psychology Today a.k.a. Cosmo for nerds. And what struck Keith’s eye was an … Continue reading
Stories At The Store This Wednesday!
Join Chicago Story Collective member Jen Bosworth at Stories at The Store on Halsted this Wednesday at 8 p.m. for a fully satisfying (and free!) storytelling show. Jen hosts the show, which features the best writers in Chicago. This month includes Essay Fiesta alums: Dana Norris (Moth winner, Story Club host, Chicago Story Collective member) … Continue reading
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