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Home » Jonathan Messinger

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The original lineup of Exit Verse: John Dugan (since replaced by Chris Dye), Geoff Farina, and Pete Croke
Posted inMusic

Geoff Farina from Karate busts some new moves in the power trio Exit Verse

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil November 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Geoff Farina from Karate busts some new moves in the power trio Exit Verse, the Hood Internet throw a cookie party at the Hideout, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Call for submissions: The Reader’s 15th annual Pure Fiction issue

by Jake Malooley October 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Who knows—a short story could be your debut novel’s first chapter.

Posted inBlogs

Story Week Festival of Writers: Chicago Classics

by Jerome Ludwig March 18, 2011August 19, 2021

Columbia College’s Story Week Festival of Writers closes with Chicago Classics

Posted inBlogs

7/1 – RUI: Reading Under the Influence

by Whet Moser July 1, 2009August 19, 2021

The latest installment of RUI: Reading Under the Influence, the Reader’s 2009 pick for best reading series, focuses on the state’s greatest politician.

Posted inArts & Culture

Fighting Second City Syndrome One Blog Entry at a Time

by Martha Bayne May 31, 2007August 19, 2021

Literago gets a hungy welcome from a scene primed for validation.

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