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  • Not at Quimby's But Cool Anyway: Opening Day Ceremonies of The Chicago Unlympic Games at InCUBATE, Sat., 1/24/09

    The Unlympics is a month-long sporting event series intended to encourage active dialogue—extremely active dialogue—around the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid. The Unlympics looks at highly organized, internationally recognized, massively marketed, thoroughly branded, and extremely expensive sporting events not from a pro or con standpoint, but from a questioning standpoint.

    Opening Day Ceremonies take place on January 24 and will include:

    6 p.m. GATHER AT InCUBATE (2129 North Rockwell; please be prompt.)
    6:15 p.m. PARADE OF NOTIONS (Come costumed in the attire appropriate to the national, creative, ethnic, political, economic, social, linguistic, imaginary, or other affiliation you intend to represent, and feel free to bring noisemakers, confetti, or protest signs as your conscience dictates.)
    6:45 p.m. ARTISTIC SECTION (Bring a hankie.)
    7:00 p.m. THE UNLYMPICS OATH (Like anyone is going to follow it.)
    7:15 p.m. THE LIGHTING OF STUFF ON FIRE (BYOS*)
    7:30 p.m. SPEECHES BY THE PRESIDENTS (Boring.)
    7:45 p.m. THE GAME WHERE YOU WIN (To get your competitive juices flowing.)
    8:00 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY (BYOB)
    *S = Sparklers
    Dance troupes, pirates, marching bands, baton twirlers, sports enthusiasts, mud wrestlers, and good old patriots of any nation are encouraged to come out and join the parade. Please dress “appropriately.” This event is free and open to all ages.

    For more info, see: The Unlympics

    Also, don’t miss the Spelling Bee event of the Unlympics at Quimby’s on Feb 7th! Why is Quimby’s involved in this? Quimby’s Bookstore is proud to be the official bookstore and intellectual sponsor of the 2009 Winter Unlympic Games. For over 16 years, Quimby’s Bookstore has championed the freedom of the press in offering a variety of independently published or small press zines, books and comics. This literature is important in providing alternative, subversive or controversial viewpoints necessary to make informed decisions about one’s community.

  • Louder Than Your Mom Karaoke Tournament Fundraiser

    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.

  • Three Trends from ‘06 That Should Stop!

    Over the past year three themes emerged to rule a good chunk of the retail world. While they were fun while they lasted and some are even gaining momentum. It is in the best interest of all free peoples of the world if these would run their course and end soon.

    1. Bacon

    Bacon!

    2. Kittens and Cats

    kittens

    3. Zombies

    zombies

    P.S. Shouts to Faded Trends of Days Past (always ready for a comeback):

    Unicorns, Owls, Deer Antlers, Muscle Cars, Ironic Writing, Crunk Cups, D.I.Y, Drug Abuse, Big Foot, How to be a Slut, Expensive Toys, Making Bombs, & Satan.