Category Archives: Lineups

In the Frunchroom: Elaine Hegwood Bowen

We’re honored to have two readers who hail from Englewood in this edition of The Frunchroom. The first is veteran journalist and author Elaine Hegwood Bowen. Elaine is a native South Sider who has covered both Chicago’s urban and suburban areas. … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Tim Baffoe

We’re entering our second year at The Frunchroom, we’ve begun expanding what it means to tell stories of the South Side and how it means the North Side, West Side and beyond. But we’re starting off with someone very local. Tim … Continue reading

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Volume five of The Frunchroom: Behold the spring

You survived the winter. Come out and celebrate the arrival of warmer temperatures and green as far as the eye can see with five new readers at The Frunchroom – April 21st at 730pm at O’Rourke’s Office. We’re officially into … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Grace Kuikman

A little more than a year ago, the Beverly Arts Alliance threw a New Year’s Ever event called Speakeasy. Four writers – me, Erin Shea, Adriennne Samuels Gibbs and Grace Kuikman – did a live reading of their work and it … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Andrew Huff

As I mentioned, we have two North Siders reading at The Frunchroom this month. The second is a man who spent the last twelve years chronicling news and culture for all of Chicago and now runs two of the most … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: James Finn Garner

The goal of The Frunchroom is to tell stories of, about and by the the South Side. But we also strive to connect all of Chicago’s neighborhoods to each other and celebrate our similarities, rather than highlight our differences. To … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Lolly Bowean (Take 2)

We’re excited to bring five new writers to The Frunchroom on January 21st at O’Rourke’s Office. As always, we like to feature a vibrant mix of writers, performers and storytellers. If you were at our last event in September, you may … Continue reading

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Volume four of The Frunchroom: Fight the winter doldrums edition

Eventually the temperature outside will match the date on the calendar. And come January you’ll have cabin fever and be looking for a reason to leave your house. We’ve got you covered. The next edition of The Frunchroom will be … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know for The Frunchroom Vol. 3 tomorrow

Our 3rd volume of The Frunchroom opens tomorrow! And it’s the kickoff to Beverly Art Walk week. Here’s what you need to know. What’s the time? 730pm Where’s the place? O’Rourke’s Office (11064 S. Western Ave.) The readers: Jaime Black; Founder/host @ Dynasty … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Mario Smith

Our final reader in this edition of The Frunchroom is Mario Smith, a Chicago poet, educator, activist and radio chat show host. He’s been performing in the Chicagoland area and the US for over twenty years and he currently hosts News … Continue reading

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