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One of our readers for tonight’s show is unable to make it due to illness. So we’re bringing back one of our 2017 readers: Tina Jenkins Bell. Tina is a published fiction writer, journalist, academic, fiction editor for an online … Continue reading →

The Frunchroom is about re-centering the South Side narrative around the people who make it great. And Shermann “Dilla” Thomas knows what makes Chicago and the South Side great. Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, is a fascinating … Continue reading →

For our 8th anniversary show, we’re bringing in some storytellers who have been on our must-have list for a while. Megan Stielstra is the author of three collections: Everyone Remain Calm, Once I Was Cool, and The Wrong Way to … Continue reading →

Authors are a regular part of The Frunchroom and we’re pleased to welcome one of Chicago’s best multi-talented writers this Thursday. Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was published by … Continue reading →

We’re thrilled to be back at the Beverly Arts Center this Thursday with five more storytellers. Michelle “Chellee” Rashad is raised and rooted in the Greater Englewood community. She is a compassionate leader on a mission to revitalize her neighborhood … Continue reading →

The Frunchroom is back at the Beverly Arts Center for its 8th Anniversary Show this Thursday, April 13th at 730pm. Co-produced by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance, The Frunchroom features the best storytelling about the South Side of Chicago. Hosted … Continue reading →

Did you miss our triumphant post-COVID return to the Beverly Arts Center in July? If you did, mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 13th at 730pm because this show is not to be missed. Guests for the September show are: … Continue reading →

Two years ago we used to hang out in The Frunchroom and listen to people tell stories about the South Side. We’re gonna do that again. Join us on Thursday, July 14th at 730pm at the Beverly Arts Center for … Continue reading →

Join us July 25th at 730pm at Beverly Arts Center (2407 W. 111th St.) for another evening of South Sider storytelling.  Here’s our lineup: Kathy Benson Wounded healer and daydream believer Whitney Capps Host of Grown Folks’ Stories, podcaster, improv’er Jim … Continue reading →