Yahoo! More stories from Chicago’s storytelling enthusiasts! Tonight is our 16th installment of Essay Fiesta! Come out and celebrate with some great stories by the likes of Ian Belknap, Dennis Frymire, Janna Sobel, Arch Jamjun and John Wilson. Then on Wednesday, come on down to The Store (Halsted & Armitage) for Jen Bosworth’s story night. … Continue reading
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Keith And Alyson Square Off At Write Club
You wanna see a real live literary bloodbath? One that will go down in Essay Fiesta history? Head to the Hideout for Write Club Tuesday the 15th at 7 p.m. to witness Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon go at it…Write Club style. Write Club, hosted by hilarious Essay Fiesta alumnus Ian Belknap, features two writers … Continue reading
Intro to Transcendental Meditation
Looking for a way to clear out writer’s block? Here’s an idea! How’s about trying some Transcendental Meditation? Sound weird? It’s not really… Transcendental meditation is a mediation that utilizes a mantra ( a personalized phrase or sound) and is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes. It does not involve any belief or lifestyle … Continue reading
Story Club!
If you know what’s good for you, you’ll head out this Thursday to Uncommon Ground on Clark and Grace for Story Club. Chicago Story Collective’s amazingly talented Dana Norris hosts this free reading that features an open mic segment followed by booked readers. Get there by 8 p.m. to sign up for the open mic; … Continue reading
Announcing The Essay Fiesta Newsletter
After more than a month of planning, Essay Fiesta is finally ready to reveal its newsletter! Every month, Keith and Alyson will impart some of their writing knowledge to you, announce the new Essay Fiesta line-up, share charity news and tell you about what’s going on in the Chicago reading series scene. It’s a great … Continue reading
1st Friday: Waiting for the Bus (Storytellers Night)
Chicago Story Collective members Jen Bosworth (host of “Stories at the Store”) and Dana Norris (host of “Story Club”) will be bringing their storytelling magic to “Waiting for the Bus” at the Acme Art Works St. Paul Community Center (2215 W. North Ave, Chicago) this Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30-9:30pm. This edition of “Waiting for the … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up!
Have we got a show for you! February’s Essay Fiesta is completely insane. Seriously, someone should lock us up. Mark your calendars for Feb. 21, so you don’t miss it! Here’s the stellar line-up: Host of Write Club and the Encyclopedia Show’s Fact Checker Ian Belknap. Hubris Productions company member, SKALD winner and The Moth … Continue reading
Writer’s Corner: The Opening
In the world of journalism, every story starts with a lede (that’s how we spell it in the news business). Us reporters are taught that without a compelling lede, no one will read your story. The lede is what initially grabs the audience and yanks them into the piece. Writing an essay is no different. … Continue reading
Remembering Ric Hess
Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon worked for many years as a cocktail waitress and bartender at Sheffield’s in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Her favorite thing about working at Sheffield’s was the vibe that allowed both artists and sports fans to mix seamlessly. Ric Hess, co-owner, was a fixture at Sheffield’s and exuded this open-door feel. Ric passed … Continue reading
It’s A Grand Slam!
Make your way to the Park West this Wednesday, Jan.26 at 8 p.m. to see a real storytelling extravaganza-bonanza! The winners of the past 10 Chicago Moth StorySLAMS will be doing it up, story style. Hosted by Peter Segal of NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, you can get tickets at http://www.tix.com, and they’re only … Continue reading
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