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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Andrew (A-Z) has arrived
Andrew (A to Z) by issue #2 contributor K.B. Dixon is out in the world now and available online
at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Powell’s, etc.
For more info visit http://www.kbdixonbooks.com/
Visual Art Editor Paints the Process
mini dutch gallery presents…
Stacie Johnson- Mise-en-scène
Opening reception: Saturday, October 25, from 7-10pm. Show runs until, Sunday, November 23, 2008
Closing reception: Saturday, November 22, 7-10pm. Open Sundays 11am-3pm or call/email for appointment
“In mini dutch‘s new show, Mise-en-scène, Johnson will be responding directly … Continue reading
Chicago Lit Lounge at the Cultural Center
“The Chicago Publishers Gallery is a true display of the city’s diversity, enthusiasm, and determination. From the largest university publisher in the U.S. to experimental ‘micropresses’ to authors of every stripe, Chicago’s literary entrepreneurs are motivated by a do-it-yourself spirit and a … Continue reading
Congrats National Book Award Finalists (in particular…)
Congrats to Issue #5 and #4 contributor Reginald Gibbons for the nomination of his book of poems Creatures of a Day (Louisiana State University Press)
And to Issue #4 interviewee Aleksandar Hemon for the nomination of his novel The Lazarus Project (Riverhead)
Chicago.
Robert Duffer Interviews John McNally on examiner.com
Veteran MAKE Book Reviewer Robert Duffer is now THE Chicago Literary Scene Reporter for online journal and current events knower, examiner.com. He recently interviewed fellow John McNally about his new book, Ghosts of Chicago.
Visit the site to sign-up for daily lit … Continue reading
Is Greater Than Celebrates First Year, Relaunches
Online magazine Is Greater Than celebrates its first year with a major relaunch.
“In only a year, the independent culture and progressive politics magazine Is Greater Than has earned a impressive readership that spans the nation. Based out of Chicago and the San … Continue reading
Cuppola Bobber aka Stephen + Tyler from Art School nee Punk Band
Performance artists Tyler Myers and Stephen Feihn are Cupola Bobber.
“After it’s debut in New York at the CUE Art Foundation, and subsequent 2007 engagements in Chicago and at the UK’s Nuffield Theatre as part of a year-long international fellowship, … Continue reading
Irvine Welsh Slam, Saturday, Oct. 4th
This is good. He does the slamming.
WIndy City Story Slam
Brought to you by issue 1 contributor Bill Hillman.
Siebren Versteeg Shows New York
Issue 3 visual art contributor Siebren Versteeg’s show “Zero if the Center” recently opened at the Max Protech gallery in NYC.
While the piece he contributed is great, his recent work is another bird entirely. If you live in NYC, … Continue reading
Due October 1st: Your Rent and Ghosts of Chicago by John McNally
Issue 5 featured the five-story feature “Five Dead Guys: A History of Chicago” by John McNally. The many-more-than-five-guys version is now complete and being published by Jefferson Press. You can now purchase Ghosts of Chicago via Amazon. Head directly to … Continue reading
