Category Archives: Lineups

In the Frunchroom: Daniel Kay Hertz

Our 2nd anniversary shows on April 26th and 27th will have our usual mix of people from all manner of professional and personal experiences. In doing so, we hope to discuss all aspects of the South Side, good and bad. Something we’ve always … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Kevin Coval

If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re pulling out all the stops* for our 2nd anniversary with a two-night event. But as with all other nights, we’re telling stories about the South Side that have something to say … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Jahmal Cole

As we’ve mentioned, the Frunchroom’s 2nd anniversary will be a special two-night event: 730pm on April 26th and 27th at our usual home at Beverly Woods Restaurant. We’ve started posting bios from our readers on the 26th and here’s our … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Tom Cramer

Our 2nd reader for our first night of The Frunchroom’s 2nd anniversary show is Tom Cramer who, like more than a few readers of ours, came to see the show and is now onstage. We ask each of our readers … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Ayana Contreras

It’s less than two weeks before our two-night, 2nd anniversary event at Beverly Woods on April 26th and 27th. We’ll have ten readers from all walks of life telling stories about the South Side. Our first reader is Ayana Contreras. Ayana … Continue reading

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It’s the 2nd anniversary of The Frunchroom!

When The Beverly Area Arts Alliance and I started The Frunchroom two years ago, I imagined we’d tell a few stories to about 50-60 people every few months. I never expected we’d outgrow our first home at O’Rourke’s Office and expand … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know for Volume VIII of The Frunchroom

Whether you’re a longtime fan or attending for the first time, we think there will be something for you at The Frunchroom. South Side Weekly named us one of the Best of the South Side and with our eighth edition, we … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Eric Charles May

Our final reader for tomorrow’s edition of The Frunchroom – the last before we celebrate our 2nd anniversary in April – is Eric Charles May. Eric is the author of the novel Bedrock Faith, which was named a Notable African-American … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: Jamie Nesbitt Golden

Our fourth reader for the 8th edition of The Frunchroom is Jamie Nesbitt Golden. Jamie is a wife, parent, and recovering journalist who hails from Chicago. Her work has appeared on a number of sites, including DNAInfo Chicago, Chicagoist, xoJane, … Continue reading

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In the Frunchroom: L.D. Barnes

As usual, we have a couple readers from within the immediate neighborhood. And you don’t get more immediate than L.D. Barnes. L.D. Barnes is a lifelong Chicagoan, proud of her beginnings on the West Side. She attended Roosevelt University and the … Continue reading

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