The Frunchroom, the original live storytelling series about the South Side of Chicago that makes its home in Beverly/Morgan Park, returns to the Beverly Arts Center this month with five new storytellers.
The next show will be at 730pm on Thursday, July 20th at Beverly Arts Center (2407 W 111th St, Chicago). A $5 donation to benefit the Beverly Area Arts Alliance is requested.
Scheduled to appear at The Frunchroom are:
* Geena Doherty, chef and co-owner of B*U*B Café
* Mark Kelly, former commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
* Won Kim, artist and chef/owner of Kimski
* Carly Oishi, Morgan Park resident and veteran Chicago storyteller
* Erin Shea Smith, writer and outspoken feminist mom
(Please note: Due to a last-minute cancellation, Amanda Williams and Ghian
“Moreso than any previous show, this edition of Frunchroom showcases artists from a variety of disciplines,” said Scott Smith, host and co-producer of The Frunchroom. These artists work in diverse mediums from words to food to the land itself. They’re behind the scenes and out in front.”
The unique mix of art, cocktails, and stories is presented in partnership with The Beverly Area Arts Alliance, the organization responsible for local arts events like the Beverly Art Walk and the Uprising Craft Market.
The Frunchroom has played to packed houses since it began in April 2015 and has called the Beverly Arts Center home since October 2017.
Previous readers include local residents and business owners; radio and podcast hosts, teachers, poets, politicians and artists. In addition, the show has featured reporters and anchors from the Chicago Tribune, South Side Weekly, Bloomberg News, WBEZ-FM and WGN-TV.
About The Frunchroom: The Frunchroom is a quarterly live storytelling series of, by and about the South Side, produced by Morgan Park resident Scott Smith in partnership with The Beverly Area Arts Alliance. More information can be found at thefrunchroom.com or at beverlyarts.org.
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