The Group Project is looking for storytellers, musicians, and other artistic collaborators—such as dancers, actors, illustrators, comedians, and journalists—for its next 7 Stories show. The multimedia performance will take place at Martin’s Corner Bar (2056 West 22nd Place) on Monday, February 23, at 8 p.m. TGP is also offering three-month internships. Over the course of the internship, students will help produce…Continue reading 7 Stories Seeks Storytellers, Artists, and Interns for Multimedia Performances
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Chicago Writers Conference’s January Events
Thursday, January 8. Stimulate, Create & Submit: Attendees can kick-start their writing at 826CHI from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come in with nothing; leave with a short piece and a submission plan for 2015. Register on the event page. Thursday, January 15. “Tales from the Office” reading: Five Chicago writers tell stories about work at Open Books from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. See the CWC Facebook…Continue reading Chicago Writers Conference’s January Events
Live-Lit How-To Workshop Thursday, November 6 (Tomorrow)
A Live-Lit How-To: Breaking Into Live Lit in Chicago (And Doing it Well!) The Chicago Writers Conference workshop meets Thursday, November 6, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 826CHI. Buy tickets for the workshop here. About the Instructor Mare Swallow is the founder of the Chicago Writers Conference and a nonfiction writer. She…Continue reading Live-Lit How-To Workshop Thursday, November 6 (Tomorrow)
Top Hats & Tales at the Green Mill on Sunday, November 2
Story Club Magazine is throwing a fundraising party at the Green Mill in Uptown on Sunday, November 2, at 1 p.m. Top Hats & Tales will feature food from First Slice Pie Cafe, live music from The Morphtet, and performances by luminaries of Chicago’s live lit scene. The storytelling lineup comprises Don Hall, Jennifer Peepas, Samantha Irby, Megan Stielstra, Lily Be, and Kelsie Huff. Tickets cost…Continue reading Top Hats & Tales at the Green Mill on Sunday, November 2
7 Stories: Unscripted on Friday, September 26
One example of Chicago’s thriving live lit scene, 7 Stories: Unscripted takes over Martinʼs Corner Bar in Pilsen (2056 West 22nd Place) this Friday, September 26, at 9 p.m. Emerging writers share their stories in collaborative performances that incorporate live music and visual projection. During intermission, audience members can come onstage to tell brief unscripted stories and…Continue reading 7 Stories: Unscripted on Friday, September 26