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Friday, September 12
Challengers presents a 3 day comic art show & sale featuring original art by Mark Bagley, Greg Land, Mike Wieringo, Cliff Chiang, Steve McNiven, Rafael Albuquerque, etc. All art will be available for sale for 3 days only. Friday, November 13: Opening night wine reception, 7pm - 10pm. November 14 & 15: 11am-5pm. Challengers Comics + Conversation: 1845 N. Western, #2R. Check out Challengers website for more information.
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents two Muppet films this afternoon: a screening of the 1986 film Labyrinth at 2pm; and the original version of Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (along with additional shorts) at 4pm. Tickets are available for each film separately, or you can purchase discounted tickets for both programs. See the Film Center Website for details. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Innervation Dance Cooperative presents Our Own Devices, a concert of ten eclectic dance pieces from eight choreographers. Innervation's theatrical roots bloom in this concert: each piece unquestionably tells a story. And while some of the dances are more literally narrative than others, dance aficionados and novices alike will come to know each character and empathize with that character's experiences. Much of the music - from Etta James to John Lennon, from Bob Seger to Metallica - will also draw in those audience members who might otherwise dismiss the art form as inaccessible. Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL. Tonight @ 7:00 p.m. $15 ($10 students and seniors). Click here or call 773.281.0824 for tickets.