Wicker Park Fest is in effect….so all the regulars are staying out of the hood. But if you are a brave one we got some hot new stuff here to reward you for dealing with the gladiator sandal wearing masses.
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In the neighborhood? Spend some time basking the glory of our new window display by artist Zachary Huelsing (of Eyerocket Books). With a cast of characters including a nun, a rapper, a baseball catcher, a calculator, a leather daddy, some dogs in love, and a rainbow, it’s kind of like a technicolor rebus for the forces of good.
1. Giant Robot #54 $4.99
2. Dwelling Portably 1980 – 89 by Bert Davis (Microcosm) $8.00
3. Aubade #4 Virginia Stories $2.00
4. Stop Smiling #35 $5.95
5. Juxtapoz #90 July 08 $4.99
Our friends at Co-op Image Youth are holding a Karaoke Tournament Fundraiser at Ronny’s. If you’re in Chicago this Friday (June 27th) you should come, even if you’re not singing; karaoke singers need an audience! Here’s their details:
Be the Karaoke King/Queen you always knew you could be! Or just be mercilessly entertained! On Friday, June 27th Ronny’s (210. Suggested donation of $51 N. California Ave) will host Chicago’s first, one and only, Karaoke Tournament: LOUDER THAN YOUR MOM! at the door, contestants get in for free. Karaoke power-couple Joe and Liz Mason will MC the event as the First Round begins at 9 o’clock. There will be four rounds of competition. This event is held to benefit Cooperative Image Group.
Here’s how it will work: Karaoke contestants will compete in the contest, much like a marathon. They will be required to have a minimum of three sponsors who can donate up to four songs (depending on how far they expect their contestant to go) at $10 a song. A panel of audience judges will be rating the performances on a scale of 1- 10. Four finalists will receive a prize and trophy designed by Co-op Image Youth. The winner will receive a prize, trophy, and cash.
Incorporated in 2003, Cooperative Image Group is an interdisciplinary arts education and social entrepreneurship organization that facilitates programs with youth ages 6-21. Located in Humboldt Park, Co-op Image works with over 700 youth per year out of its Corner Art Center and approximately 400 additional community members through a number of outreach satellite projects. The programs Co-op Image creates include the production of a cooking show aired on CAN-TV, a screen-printing and design business, an audio/visual recording studio, mural painting, glass sculpting, documentary film-making and more. Co-op Image seeks funding through several channels, including a number of creative fundraisers and benefits, earned income, individual donors, and foundation and government grants. Benefits like LOUDER THAN YOUR MOM! account for approximately 30% of Co-op Image’s annual budget.
Check us out at: www.coopimage.org and to view our videos check us out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/coopimage.
Our friends at Poetry Magazine and some other sponsors are putting together this year’s Printers’ Ball. Here’s their call to action if you want to get involved! -Liz
Poetry magazine, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Newcity invite you to participate in this year’s Printers’ Ball!
The Printers’ Ball
Friday, August 22, 5pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
FREEThe Printers’ Ball is an annual celebration of print literature in Chicago. Over one hundred arts and literary organizations gather under one roof to present a diverse showcase of print publications including free magazines, journals, books, weeklies, posters, and more.
There is no fee to participate in the Printers’ Ball. To be a part of the festivities, simply reply to this e-mail by June 30. With your reply, please provide:
–The name of your organization
–A twenty to fifty word description of your organization or publication
(To be published in a special Printers’ Ball insert in Newcity)
–URL
–Representative
–Address
–Telephone
–Frequency/circulation of publication (if applicable)
–In kind donation (with approximate value)The Printers’ Ball runs on the good will of the city and is able to provide Chicago with the most comprehensive array of its print literature every year because of the generosity of its participants.
Please donate as many current and back issues of your publication as possible (up to 300) for the Chicago print display in the MCA’s atrium. IF YOU CANNOT DONATE MORE THAN A FEW COPIES, YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE BY SHOWCASING YOUR PUBLICTION IN THE PRINTERS’ BALL VIEWING LIBRARY. Tables will be set up to display your wares in the lower lever of the MCA. You will not be able to sell your products, but will share and spread the word about your work.
To register to show your print in the Printers’ Ball viewing library, please complete and send your information to fsasaki@poetrymagazine.org, subject title “Printers’ Ball Viewing Library.”
We also encourage you to contribute literature about your organization, subscription offers, broadsheets, buttons, fliers, handbills, stickers, T-shirts, etc. Literary organizations and websites that are not affiliated with a print publication are welcome to promote at the Printers’ Ball in this way as well.
Again, this is a free event, including music, video, performance, and more with no fee to present. We won’t have assigned tables or signs or panels, but plenty of room to step out from behind the page to engage our colleagues and community.
As always we are trying to broaden the scope of the Printers’ Ball, so please forward this invitation to everyone you know who’s working for our vibrant literary community. The Printers’ Ball is open to everyone, and we need everyone’s help to make this as inclusive and representative as possible!
Best regards,
Fred Sasaki
Assistant Editor, Poetry
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60611-4034
312.787.7070 Ext. 8005
312.787.6650 Fax
poetrymagazine.org
