The next Essay Fiesta is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for the 19th at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. With amazing readers and great raffle prizes from Threadless, Southport Grocery and Chicago Underground Comedy, this show will be a doozy. We are pleased as Christmas punch to be welcoming two of the … Continue reading
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Essay Fiesta Anniversary: What You Missed
If you didn’t get a chance to see the Essay Fiesta 2-year anniversary spectacular, here’s what you missed: Alyson Lyon still loves Matt Dillon. Will Matt Dillon love Alyson Lyon? Ian Belknap wants to kill James Franco. More prizes than you could carry home in your arms. BIG THANKS to Southport Grocery and Cafe, Dabble, … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Anniversary Raffle Prizes
As you probably know, Essay Fiesta holds a raffle that benefits 826CHI. Raffle prizes have included everything from a Threadless gift certificate to a student-penned novel (from 826, of course) to a home-knitted scarf (thanks Alyson’s aunt!). Our prizes are indeed awesome and raffle tickets are only a dollar, but the biggest win of them … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces Special Anniversary Line-Up
Essay Fiesta is about to enter our terrific 2s, and we could not be happier to celebrate our birthday with some amazing special guests. On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be holding an anniversary spectacular. Brace yourselves because this is going to be a show that will go down in … Continue reading