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
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Essay Fiesta Whoops It Up for The Moth and RUI
We here at Essay Fiesta think it’s a great week to go out and hear some stories! If you share this sentiment, get yourself to the following events: THE MOTH STORY SLAM Tuesday August 31 at 8 p.m. at Martyr’s (3855 N. Lincoln Ave.) READING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Wednesday September 1 at 7:30 p.m. at … Continue reading
Reading Under the Influence
Essay Fiesta co-producer Alyson Lyon checked out Reading Under the Influence last night. RUI is another Chicago reading series. It takes place at Sheffield’s in Lakeview every first Wednesday of the month. So how does RUI differentiate itself? With drinking! One of the show’s signature elements is that readers must take a shot before taking … Continue reading