Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We’ve got a few small news bits for you. So strap yourself in and prepare to get updated. First, Alyson Lyon and Keith Ecker will be appearing tonight at Story Club. Story Club is an eclectic literary event with an open-mic component. It is also hosted by the adorable Dana Norris. … Continue reading
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Alyson and Keith Rock Story Club This Thursday
Do you like a good personal narrative? How about something with a little bit of humor and a dash of poignancy? Of course you do! You’re Essay Fiesta folk! And that’s why you should come on out to the Uncommon Ground on Clark this Thursday to see Keith and Alyson tear it up at Story … Continue reading
Get To Know Dana Norris And Molly Each
We here at Essay Fiesta like old friends just as much as we like the new. That’s why we’re pleased as punch to welcome back readers Dana Norris and Molly Each. Dana Norris runs the hit lit open mic Story Club. She is also a founder of the Chicago Story Collective along with Essay Fiesta’s … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announces June Line-Up
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Our June line-up has shaped up to be an eclectic mix of extraordinary talent. Mark your calendars for June 20 at 7 p.m. and prepare to have your socks completely wowed off. Essay Fiesta is proud to welcome: Actor, writer and director Jason Economus . . . . Story Club producer … Continue reading
Chicago Story Collective To Perform At Printers Row Lit Fest
BIG NEWS, INTERNET! The Chicago Story Collective, which includes Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, Story Club’s Dana Norris and Stories at the Store’s Jen Bosworth, will be performing at this year’s Printer’s Row Lit Fest on June 4. We are currently putting together a completely original show for the event that will be … Continue reading
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
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
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 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
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
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