Tag: Ezra Clayton Daniels

  • On & Off-Site: {CAKE} The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo 6/15-6/16

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    Quimby’s is proud to help sponsor The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo [CAKE], which is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists– past, present and future. Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue amongst independent artists, small presses, publishers and readers.

    Special guests this year include Collective Stench, Michael DeForge, Kim Deitch, Phoebe Gloeckner, Oily Comics, Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Jason Shiga and more!

    Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)
    Saturday and Sunday, June 15 & 16, 2013
    11 am – 6pm
    Center on Halsted
    3656 N Halsted
    FREE and open to the public!
    http://cakechicago.com

    Don’t miss other things going on ON THE 14th though, around the city! We’re particularly excited about DERF (My Friend Dahmer, The City) being at Quimby’s on Friday, June 14th at 9pm as well as a Comic Art Battle led by Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul, The Changers)!

    Also find CAKE on twitter, facebook, and tumblr.

  • Not at Quimby's, But Cool Anyway and You Should Totally Go: Comic Art Battle hosted by Ezra Clayton Daniels

    Here’s Ezra’s announcement about this FREE event he’s hosting this Thursday (2/26) at Pistol Bazaar Vintage — if you have any questions beyond this, his site is here:

    Free entertainment is becoming a more highly valued commodity, and as free entertainment goes, this week’s Comic Art Battle will surely be hard to beat!

    Featuring:
    Richard Lee – www.loftysofty.com
    Steve Krakow – www.plasticcrimewave.com
    Nate Beaty – www.natebeaty.com
    Grant Reynolds – www.myspace.com/grantreynolds
    Aaron Renier – www.aaronrenier.com

    And probably some special guests!

    Thursday (it might rain, but it’s supposed to be warm!), February 26th
    @ Pistol Bazaar Vintage, 1717 W. Chicago Ave.
    Doors at 6pm, Battle starts 7pm Complimentary cocktails and munchies.
    All vintage will be 20% off.

    FREE!