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Author Archives: Scott Smith
The last Frunchroom
After ten years and more than 120 storytellers, The Frunchroom will come to a close with its next show. We hope you’ll join us for one last visit. The final Frunchroom show will be this Tuesday, September 30th, starting at … Continue reading
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The Frunchroom returns to the Beverly Arts Center
The Frunchroom, the original live storytelling series about the South Side of Chicago that has entered its 10th year, returns with its first show of 2025 with two returning storytellers and two first-time performers. Host and co-producer Scott Smith welcomes … Continue reading
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Celebrate Beverly Art Walk Week with two Frunchroom shows
The Frunchroom, the original live storytelling series about the South Side of Chicago, celebrates Beverly Art Walk Week with two shows in Beverly and Morgan Park. The first all-new show will be at 730pm on Tuesday, September 24th at Beverly … Continue reading
The Frunchoom celebrates its 9th anniversary
It’s the original South Side storytelling series, The Frunchroom, co-produced by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance and hosted by Scott Smith. The next show will be at 730pm on Thursday, April 18th at Beverly Arts Center (2407 W 111th St, … Continue reading
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In the Frunchroom: Jahmal Cole
One of our scheduled readers cannot join us tomorrow due to a family emergency. In moments like this we turn to our past roster of guests. Tomorrow night we’ll be joined by Jahmal Cole. Jahmal last took the stage at … Continue reading
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In the Frunchroom: Nora Flanagan
We have a few storyteller archetypes at The Frunchroom. The South Sider who moved to the North Side and takes the stage to tell us how that happened? That’s one of our favorites. Nora Flanagan taught high school English in … Continue reading
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In the Frunchroom: Nate Otto
You’ve undoubtedly seen Nate Otto’s work around Beverly – his mural at the corner of 103rd and Wood on the brick wall of Ohana is his most visible effort. Next week he joins us at The Frunchroom. Nate lives in … Continue reading
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In the Frunchroom: Angel Simmons
For a long time, the rule for Frunchroom speakers was “no repeats.” Exceptions were made for reunion shows, our summer Zoom series, and last-minute fill-ins. But in the eight-plus years of this show, we’ve had too many talented people to … Continue reading
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In the Frunchroom: Mario Smith
The Frunchroom started in the back room of a bar on Western Avenue. In keeping with the tradition of third places, we created something where average folks, poets, performers, politicians, and media personalities would come together in conversation. Mario Smith … Continue reading
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The Frunchroom, Volume 25: The silver edition
The Frunchroom, the original live storytelling series about the South Side of Chicago that makes its home in Beverly/Morgan Park, kicks off Beverly Art Walk week this month. Its 25th show will be at 730pm on Thursday, January 18th at … Continue reading
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