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
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Get To Know: Larry Kerns
Are you so full of Essay Fiesta anticipation that you can hardly contain yourself? Us too! To satiate your hunger, we’ll tell you about another one of our fabulous readers: Larry Kerns. Larry is an author and one of the organizers behind the reading series This Much Is True. He’s also a child psychiatrist, and … Continue reading
The Power Of 25
Howard Brown Health Center has just announced an exciting new fundraising opportunity called the Power of 25! The organization, which provides healthcare to thousands in the GLBT community, received a donation from an anonymous benefactor who will match all $5 donations with a $25 donation. That means your $5 is automatically transformed into $30. That’s … Continue reading
Reading Shows Galore!
December is not just the holiday season, tis the season of readings! Essay Fiesta is producing two amazing shows this month that are not to be missed! This Friday Alyson and Keith will be reading some truly horrific holiday tales in “Holidays Are Hell.” The show is produced by the Chicago Story Collective, a superhero … Continue reading
“Holidays Are Hell” at Town Hall on Dec. 10
BIG NEWS EVERYBODY! Essay Fiesta has teamed up with three other Chicago reading series to create the Chicago Story Collective. For the collective’s inaugural project, we are producing a MEGA storytelling show that will put all other storytelling shows to shame. TO SHAME! “Holidays Are Hell” will feature six of Chicago’s top storytellers sharing tales … Continue reading
Why Deanna Moffitt Is Awesome!
Essay Fiesta doesn’t believe in competition. Well, we know it exists. Why else would anyone watch professional wrestling, basketball or The Real Housewives of Atlanta? But when it comes to creating a successful reading series, we believe there’s room for all. In fact, our philosophy is that the more we help each other, the more … Continue reading
Go See Keith At “This Much Is True”
Tonight Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker will be reading at This Much Is True, a storytelling showcase at Hopleaf in Andersonville. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m., but arrive early for a seat. Also, did we mention it’s free?
Essay Fiesta Visits The Chicago Fringe Festival
Yo! Essay Fiesta fans! The first-ever Chicago Fringe Festival is officially underway in the Pilsen neighborhood, boasting a bazillion shows on a gazillion stages from all over the country, world and stratosphere! Last night Essay Fiesta’s Alyson Lyon went to the Casa Aztlan and saw The Steve Show. The Steve Show is written by and … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Performs At Stories At The Store
If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out Jen Bosworth’s reading series Stories at the Store, tomorrow is your chance! Essay Fiesta’s very own Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon will be sharing pieces as well as a slew of other talented readers. Stories at the Store takes place at The Store in Lincoln Park. … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Says Get To Know Deanna Moffitt
Hey, Essay Fiesta friends! We’re super-duper thrilled to welcome comedian/writer Deanna Moffitt! Deanna is one of the co-creators of another reading series called This Much is True, which also features personal essays. You should check it out. It’s every second Tuesday of the month at Hopleaf in Andersonville. Deanna has a huge background in comedy. … Continue reading
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