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BEEHIVE
Read Bert’s critic’s choice listing here

See the Beehive Collective’s presentation  beehivecollective.org. Mon 11/17, 7 PM, 5710, University of Chicago, 5710 S. Woodlawn, 207-669-2828.

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ANABOLIC LIV ULLMANN

(even though i’m not in town, i’m in an art show. i suck to miss this one, because it will be fun and good!)

An Associate Degree in Science. A group show and screening curated by Catie Olson & EC Brown. at Finch Gallery, 2747 W Armitage, Friday 11/14 from 7-10 pm and Sunday, 11/16 from 1-5 pm.

(I made a piece about the movie Persona, and people’s reactions to our President-Elect. also quoting Suzan-Lori Parks)

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SMF (aka SMILF)

The Select Media Festival opens tonight and it’s not just for Bridgeport anymore. Events and screenings and concerts all weekend!

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I feel bad that Mitch Mitchell passed away, but I still think Buddy’s version of “Machine Gun”, at least, is so much better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVvtIS2YGVI

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WE’LL JUST COAST

from No Coast:
No Coast is a screenprinting and fiber arts collective in Pilsen looking for new members. In addition to extensive studio equipment we also have a multi-use space for retail and public events.

Applicants should have experience with or interest in group work, consensus process and collective practice. We have weekly meetings and all volunteer a few days a month to work the store and run public events such as workshops and screenings.

Spaces are available now. Rent is $200-225 and includes utilities and some public supplies. Preference will be given to those who can commit to the space for a minimum of 6 months.

Facilities include cutting, printing and drawing tables, personal storage, drying racks, exposure unit, light box, wash-out room with pressure washer, flat files, kitchenette, washer/dryer, letterpress and sewing machines.

For more information go to www.no-coast.org

E-mail everyone@no-coast.org if interested

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WE ARE LEGENDARY CHILDREN

please forward this great thing — more bars/dance nights/people with surplus should make grants!!

The Critical Fierceness Grant

A project of Chances Dances, the Critical Fierceness Grant offers a unique opportunity for queer artistic expression to Chicago LGBTIQ communities. The grant is available to individuals or groups who identify themselves or their work as queer. Included in the grant is financial support in the amount of $500, an exhibition venue for a finalized project or work-in-progress, as well as ongoing communication and feedback about the project.

Application materials can be downloaded at chancesdances.org

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2008 and the grant will be awarded in February 2009. Applicants are encouraged to contact us at chances.dances@gmail.com or Jacqueline Boyd at jstarbright@hotmail.com for more information.

Chances is a monthly dance party which functions to bring together the varied LGBTIQ communities of Chicago. All gender expressions are welcome.

*CHANCES*
Third Mondays at Subterranean, 10p-2a
2011 W. North Ave., Chicago
Always FREE!
www.chancesdances.org

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HA HA BELLS

tonight at Heaven Gallery (Fri 11/14, 10 pm, $donation, 1550 N Milwaukee 2nd Flr) you can get your funny on with SELL THE BOAT (an improvised comedy surprise) and then bask in the glory of the musician JOHN BELLOWS

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POSTERS FOR PEACE

http://www.aigachicago.org/node/3582

Fri 11/14: opening for “The Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment 1965-2005″. The Graphic Imperative is a select retrospective of forty years of international sociopolitical posters. Themes include dissent, liberation, racism, sexism, human rights, civil rights…The exhibit opens November 14, 2008, from 5:30–7:30 pm and runs through December 19, 2008. Curator Elizabeth Resnick will speak at the opening.

Gallery Hours: 3-7pm M-F, 12-4pm Sat & Sun and by appointment 773-508-7510.

Location: 1001 West Loyola Avenue Chicago, IL 60626 For further information, gallery@luc.edu, 773.508.7510
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TALKIN
Noah B & B Stabler have a discussion with Diana Guerrero-Macia, Carol Jackson, Cole Pierce and others at 4:30 Sunday Nov 16 at 4:30 (final open viewing hours for the exhibition will be from 1-4, then they’ll set up chairs & projector etc). at Old Gold 2022 N Humboldt Blvd

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ICE FARMERS FOR STICKING

2 Blackhawks games at home this weekend:

Fri Nov 14, 2008	Blues	Blackhawks			7:30 PM
Sun Nov 16, 2008	Sharks	Blackhawks			6:00 PM

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SPEAKING OF

(with apologies to the NCAAV)
I have the satellite cable now at my house and I think we have, in addition to sports craziness, the Free Speech Network. Let me know if you have a spare DVR and I will record tv goodness for you or your classroom or your screening series. I can probably record now onto VHS tapes if that does it for you. Seriously. I’ll do it.

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THAT SONG IN MY HEAD

music I’m missing out on this weekend, but you don’t have to:

DAS GLUV
Saturday, November 15
ELBO ROOM (2871 N.
Lincoln)
Show at 9. They are on last. $10.

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Benefit for Cat Meds for that pretty happy kitty that lives at the Empty Bottle
RADLEY BENEFIT DANCE PARTY
Sunday, November 16
EMPTY BOTTLE (1035 N Western)
9 pm. $3. 5 DJs.

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LOVELY LITTLE GIRLS, BITTER TEARS, PUSSY PIRATES
Monday, November 17
also at EMPTY BOTTLE
9:30 pm, free!
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Saturday November 15th 11PM
Tuman’s “free Saturday night hit parade dance party” — Logan DJs at Tuman’s every Saturday and it’s pretty hilarious to see the “newer” residents of the neighborhood get crunky. Chicago and what, Leavitt?

Then Wednesday November 19th
Gray Matter!!!!! CD Release with live acts:
Gate Keeper, Casual Encounter

check the calendar on www.loganbay.org
for more info
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CERTAINLY NOT LEAST : The devil has his tail in my hand! We are blessed black winged with a new metal venue in fair Chgo! The Metal Shaker!

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BETTER LIVING THRU RECEPTIONS (note — mostly stuff I know nothing about but maybe is interesting? I get lots of email from other people about this sort of stuff but don’t always know people or their work beyond what’s on the internet because I am watching the satellite TV and going to hockey games instead of paying attention to art so apologies if something is totally horrible and should be stopped)

Old Gold presents “An Essential Poverty of the Face” by Arlen Austin & Craig Doty at Alogon Gallery
alogongalleryinfo@gmail.com
1049 N. Paulina 3R, Sat 11/15, 7-10 pm

Happy Dog has a group show called “Electric” opening on Sat 11/15 from 6-11 pm, 1542 N Milwaukee, 2nd floor.

“Blow Up: Works for the invasion of Iran” by Thomas Roach opens on Tue 11/18 from 4-6 pm at the SAIC’s gallery X (insert comment here) at 280 S Columbus #113

Stan Shellabarger has a piece making its foray into the world on Sun 11/23 at the Hyde Park Art Center.