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Summer(and, ahem, my birthday month) can't get better than that. <br /> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/comedy/the-spot-uptown/146771/content">4437 N. Broadway Ave.</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> 2nd Story @ RED KIVA WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd 2008 @ 7PM</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's live music. It's a new story. I might even wear a tie. All good things. I know. I know. <br /> <a href="http://www.redkiva.com/">1108 W. Randolph Ave. </a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> 2nd Story Pride Reading, SUNDAY JUNE 22nd, @mosphere Bar 7PM</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's two lesbians and me. Isn't that enough reason to come? OK. No? Then how about to donate to <a href="http://www.seasonofconcern.org/">Season of Concern</a>, a local AIDS charity here in Chicago. It's suggested donation, good stories, booze, lesbians, and possible Go Go Boys. 5355 N. Clark St. </p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> May 28th, 2008 2D Magazine Launch Party @ Red Kiva</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's a big deal. Really. We made a magazine and it's published. I designed it. It's pretty. One of my pieces is in it, too. You want one. You know you want to come and party. <strong>Red Kiva, 1108 W. Randolph @ 7pm. </strong></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> June 22, 2008 @7pm 2nd Story Pride Reading at Atmosphere Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>We're at it again... telling stories in a gay bar. Atmosphere Bar in Andersonville(5355 N. Clark) to be exact. Yup. We're that good. Plus, all proceeds for this event go to <a href="http://www.seasonofconcern.org/">Seasons of Concern</a>, an amazing charity. Visit <a href="http://www.storiesandwine.com">www.storiesandwine.com</a> for more information</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> May 28th, 2008 2D Launch Party at Red Kiva</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>2nd Story is really just trying to take over the world. Like Miley Cyrus. We are the Miley Cyrus of literally events. Don't tell other people in 2nd Story I said that... they will judge me. </p> <p>But <em>2D</em> is <u>our first literary magazine</u> designed by, ahem, me and other great people. Plus, my story is published in it. You come, drink wine, get a FREE copy of the hip mag and listen to brilliant stories being told while chilling in the meat packing district(Red Kiva, 1108 W. Randolph) to be exact. Really? What else do you have going on? </p> <p>visit: www.storiesandwine.com</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> May 8th 2008 @ 7pm 2nd Story FESTIVAL Webster Wine Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>WHAT!? Two performances within weeks of each other. How lucky for you! Memorized and hilarious. What more could you ask for. For tickets and more information go to: <a href="http://www.storiesandwine.com">www.storiesandwine.com</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> April 27th 2008 @ 7pm 2nd Story FESTIVAL Webster Wine Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's true. It's back. Memorized polished stories that will make you tingle with love. Wine flights included in every purchase. Good stories guaranteed to make you want to drink more. Visit <a href="http://www.storiesandwine.com">www.storiesandwine.com</a> for ticket purchase and more information!</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> April 5th, 2008 @7:30PM RE:ACTION Series Around the Coyote</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's art. It's writing. It's free with free beer. Beer rhymes with here. Which is where you should be. <br /> 1935 1/2 NORTH AVE</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> Jan 29th @ 6pm 2nd Story Reading THE SPOT</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>So. This one time I had to make money in a way that... well, my kids will one day find out about... by reading this story when I am dead. Want to hear what that was? Come to <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/comedy/the-spot-uptown-edgewater/146771/content">The Spot</a>. I'm reading with some cool-ass mother-writers and I'm even doing a little dance. </p> <p>Plus, you know<a href="http://www.storiesandwine.com"> 2nd Story</a> rocks. You just know it. </p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> Jan 27th @ 6pm No Touching Magazine Launch Party Danny's Tavern</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Being published starts off 2008 with a happy face. So, come see my happy face at the launch of the new issue of <a href="http://notouchingmagazine.com/">No Touching Magazine</a> "Home" Edition. I'll be reading with a lot of talented writers that make me blush when I find out that I published with them. Plus, you'll hear the tale about how I broke in to an Elementary school to dance. It's true. It's true. </p> <p>So, come to <a href="http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3677895/chicago_il/danny_s_tavern.html">Danny's Tavern</a> on January 27th at 6pm. It will be fun. </p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> November 28th, Wednesday 7PM RED KIVA</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>OK. So, not that any of my other performances weren't worth going to, but... um... if you choose only one performance to ever see... this would be the one. Two words: Live Piano. That's right. While I am performing, a real live piano player will be putting his music in to my story.</p> <p><a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/lounge/red-kiva-west-town/140925/content">Plus, Red Kiva is so slick it's insane how slick it is.</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> October 14th @ 7pm Webster Wine Bar 2nd Story Reading!</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>There's a guest appearance and all I'm saying is it might or might not be Kelly Kapowski. If you do not know who that is you should be coming to this reading. No excuses.</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> October 11th ,RE:Action Reading Series@ Around the Coyote</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Four emerging writers(that's me!) read works inspired by the artwork at this gallery's massive opening event. Address: 1935 1/2 W. North Ave Chicago, IL 60622</p> <p><a href="http://www.aroundthecoyote.org">aroundthecoyote.org</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> September 11th, Tuesday @ 2nd Story @ THE SPOT 7PM</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Come see me in <a href="http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/barsandclubs/113677,0,1724117.venue?coll=mmx-home_bottom_hedsh2o">The SPOT</a> light reading a little diddy I wrote about that strawberry lubricant that has been bringing couples together and children to emergency rooms for years. 4437 N. Broadway Chicago, IL</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> June 17th, Sunday 2nd Story @ ATMOSPHERE BAR</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Threesome time!!! Come to find out what the hell I am talking about. Address: 3355 N. Clark.</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> June 10th, Sunday 2ND STORY @ WEBSTER WINE BAR</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>It's true. I'm back and there is Beyonce. No, seriously, there is Beyonce. Check out the website <a href="http://storiesandwine.com">here about ticket info:</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> June 6th, Wednesday R.U.I READING SERIES @ Sheffield's Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Talking Penis...a talking penis. That's all I will say. Come and find out more! $3.00 at the door and lots of booze. Visit their website <a href="http://www.readingundertheinfluence.com/">here</a>.</p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> May 3rd, Thursday 2ND STORY FESTIVAL @ Webster Wine Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>OK Class, today we will be talking about boobs. Yup. You're gonna wanna hear this story.</p> <p><a href="http://2ndstory.serendipitytheatre.org/07/week2.php#may3">Buy Tickets HERE</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> April 28th, Saturday 2ND STORY FESTIVAL @ Webster Wine Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Come Listen to me FIGHT THE POWER, yo. It will be fun. I even have a great 80's song in the mix. You'll melt.</p> <p><a href="http://2ndstory.serendipitytheatre.org/07/week1.php#april28">Buy Your Tickets HERE</a></p></div> <br><br> <table><tr><td><div class="title"> April 15th, Sunday 2ND STORY MONTHLY @ Webster Wine Bar</div></td></tr></table> <div class="entry"><p>Come see me read with some fantastic authors at Chicago's ultimate stories and wine event. Megan Stielstra, Kim Morris, Rick Walker and myself will dazzle you with our divine tales--or at least get you slightly tipsy on wine.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.storiesandwine.com/">2nd Story</a> To get your read on!</p></div> <br><br> <br><br></div> </div></div> <center><img src="http://www.byronflitsch.com/img/footer2.jpg"></center> <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-3088639-1"; urchinTracker(); </script> </body> </html>