Unfortunately, Bob’s eyeball is preventing him from attending. But he told us that he wants everyone take a break from watching curlers faceplant to join us at The Book Cellar on Monday, February 17th at 7pm. We’ll be raising money for 826CHI and draping medals around the necks of these essay champions. Paul Luikart is going to finish his Master of … Continue reading
Where would you rather be on Monday, February 17th at 7pm? In an unfinished hotel in Russia, catching a nasty eye infection from Bob Costas? Or at The Book Cellar, sipping on beer and/or wine and listening to world-class writers and storytellers? Why spend your monthly salary on tickets to stand outside in the cold … Continue reading
Come see these fabulous February readers on Monday (2/18), 7pm, at the Book Cellar. Samantha Irby writes a blog called bitches gotta eat. In addition to producing and co-hosting The Sunday Night Sex Show, a sex-positive live lit show, and Guts & Glory, a reading series featuring bold storytellers, Samantha has performed all over the … Continue reading
February in Chicago is a month of love and candy hearts and terrible, cold days. And also our second month as the hosts of Essay Fiesta! We had so much fun in January, we’ve decided to try doing the whole thing again. And we’ve got some great readers to help us out. At this very … Continue reading
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!
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! March’s show is right around the corner. On the 21st at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be welcoming a number of amazing readers, one of which is Essay Fiesta favorite Paul Luikart. Paul is a member of Blewt! Productions and is one of the brains behind the hit live … Continue reading
On March 21, Essay Fiesta is welcoming a world of talent. Come see the writings of: 2nd Story curator Molly Each Stand-up comic Adam Guerino Comedian and writer Paul Luikart Curbside Splendor publisher Victor David Giron Writer and author Ted McClelland
Put your ear to the tracks. Can you hear that? That’s the sound of Essay Fiesta coming at you like a locomotive! In just a few short days, we’ll be entertaining your pants off! (Note: Please keep pants on…Book Cellar policy.) And have we got a great line-up for you. For the second time ever, … Continue reading
School’s going to be back in session soon. If you’re looking to get your learn on a little early, then you should check out our August 16th installment of Essay Fiesta. The line-up is chock full of comedians. We got all kinds of funny people, from stand-ups to improvisers to a highly intelligent ape from … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta alum Paul Luikart and his friend Luke have taken to recording their conversation during their morning commute to work. Doesn’t sound so funny does it? Wrong! It is! These guys don’t mess around with the small talk. They talk big. Big talk. Like which medieval weapon would offer you the best protection in … Continue reading
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