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
Essay Fiesta hearts the Book Cellar in a big way. It’s our beloved home. What makes the Book Cellar so great is not only the fabulous books, whip-smart staff, and delicious food and drinks (booze included), but also the awesome and unique programming. Check out what’s going on this week: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 … Continue reading
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
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Need a good laugh before September? Get your the end-of-the-summer yucks at The Kates! It’s happening this Saturday at 7 p.m. And it’s totally FREE! Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon and Stories at the Store (and Essay Fiesta alumni) Jen Bosworth will be teaming up as a comedic duo to deliver original … Continue reading
We here at Essay Fiesta say that if the heat’s got you beat and you need to rest your feet, head to the Book Cellar this week. (Yeah, we rhyme like Frankenstein drunk on wine while short on time.) Anywho, here’s what’s going down. Check it out! On Wednesday July 7 at 7 p.m., biographer … Continue reading
The weather report says it’s going to rain. Fortunately Essay Fiesta is indoors. Come on out and grab yourself some hot tea or a cold beer and listen to these amazing storytellers do their thing. 2nd Story literary director Megan Stielstra Neo-Futurist alum and playwright Andy Bayiates The Kates producer and stand-up comic Kelsie Huff … Continue reading
We here at Essay Fiesta love spending time with old friends…like upcoming reader Kelsie Huff. A few months back, Kelsie wowed Essay Fiesta partygoers with a tale of the roller rink. Who knows what yarns she will spin for us this time? All we know is the producer of the hit female comedy show The … Continue reading
The sun is turning our skin from a whiter shade of pale to a redder hue of burnt. Looks like June is upon us. And with a new month comes a new promise of literary wonderment. You know what I’m talking about. Say it with me: ESSAY FIESTA!!! Our June line-up is so jam-packed with … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta alum Kelsie Huff has been producing a monthly all-female stand-up show at The Book Cellar for some time now. The successful showcase is called The Kates, and features some of the top comedy talent in Chicago. The show is always the last Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Just today, The Kates … Continue reading
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