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Bears Gameday with Schadenfreude

Chris — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:55:52 +0000

Schadenfreude, Chicago’s long-running, critically acclaimed sketch comedy ensemble, performs new material to skewer Bears football on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 3 PM at Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Ave (in Chicago’s Lincoln Park), $5

Chicago’s comedic performers and improvisers take over the play-by-play for a Bears football game while watching on the big screen at one of Chicago’s preeminent rock clubs, Lincoln Hall. Join Schadenfreude and Chicago’s best and brightest performers “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ the heck out of the Sunday gridiron.

Cast: Kate James, Justin Kaufmann, Sandy Marshall, Stephen Schmidt and Adam Witt.

Featuring: Cook County Social Club (sketch), Steve Gadlin (Blewt), Ernest Wilkins (RedEye), Scott Waguespack (32nd ward alderman), Burt Natarus (former 42nd ward alderman), Tim Smithe (Walter E. Smithe furniture), Samantha Irby (Bitches Gotta Eat), Ian Belknap (Write Club), Sarah Jindra (WBEZ), Marcus Gilmer (AV Club), Katie Rich (Second City), Phil Ridarelli (Neo-Futurists), Mark Bazer (Interview Show) and many, many more!

Formed in 1997, Chicago’s sketch comedy ensemble Schadenfreude has performed on local and national stages, and is the creator and producer of the radio program “Schadenfreude,” (which aired on Chicago Public Radio 2003-05). Schadenfreude has performed at countless venues including Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, The Second City, The Neo-Futurarium, and in New York City and Los Angeles. Schadenfreude performed sold-out shows at the Chicago Improv Festival and was the inaugural recipient of the “Festival Highlight Award.” The ensemble has been featured in several national comedy festivals, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and at various colleges.

Their work is on display at www.schadenfreude.net.

We like Whiskey, Yes we do

Chris — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:18:24 +0000

We like whiskey, how ’bout you!

We don’t work for these folks but personally I’m a big fan of small batch bourbon. Hoping this will be a successful endeavor.

Tom Geoghegan returns to the Hideout

Chris — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:59:09 +0000

There’s no better place to hear Tom speak than at Mark Bazer’s “The Interview Show” at the Hideout, Chicago’s greatest venue for thought-provoking music, community and discussion.

During his run for Congress last year, Tom spoke with Bazer about filibusters, ancient Mesopotamian usury laws, and the merits of beer on the campaign trail. This time around, Tom will talk about his new book, the success of countries with bigger social safety nets, and how a stronger social democracy might be the key to increased competitiveness in the international marketplace.

Other guests include Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist Rhymefest and Chicago folk musicians Sones de Mexico Ensemble.

WHAT: “The Interview Show” at The Hideout

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 5. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago.

TICKETS: $5 at the door.

Night of the Living Lawn Ornaments

Josh — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:10:41 +0000

Here’s a quick shout-out and congrats to friend of Lackner/Andrews, Emily Ecton, on the release of her new book, Night of the Living Lawn Ornaments. When she’s not writing top shelf mysteries for the hyper-literate youth of America, Emily is a producer for Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.