Noteworthy Calendar
Film
MAY 14
BURGUNDY AND THE LANGUAGE OF WINE
Faculty member Roderick Coover presents his latest film, Burgundy and
the Language of Wine, recorded in France. Press materials for the film
describe it as exploring 15 terms of winemaking as points by which to
study the lives, histories, and expectations of individuals in the
region of the Cote d'Or. An original score performed by a classical
trio will accompany the film. The filmmaker and composer will discuss
their works after the screening. DOC Films, The University of Chicago,
1212 E. 59th Street, 9 p.m.
Performance
MAY 5
20GOTO10
Multimedia artist and instructor Christopher Sorg will present a
performance with Todd Margasak entitled "20goto10"from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
on WLUW's program "Something Else"at 88.7 FM. Visit www.wluw.org for a
live webcast of the show.
LUXURY GOODS
Look out for future shows by Luxury Goods, an artists group consisting
of Judith Hoffman, Jimmy McBride and Marc LeBlanc. Their most recent
show, a lecture on "the art of art appreciation,"was held April 23 in
the Columbus Dr. auditorium. Information on their first show, entitled
"15 Minutes with Aaron Curry,"as well as bios for each member, can be
found on their website at www.luxurygoods.org.
Galleries & Exhibitions
MAY 10-11
FRESH MEAT
Organized by Mariano Chavez, Fresh Meat will feature holograms,
painting, prints, sculpture and video by (mostly) SAIC students,
including Natalie Borchers, Rachel Borchers, Mariano Chavez, Caleb
Considine, Tim Cross, David DeWert, Teodor Dumitrescu, Micah Ganske,
Laura Glenzer, Sonya Issaeva, Brian Loftus, Aran Reo Mann, Becca Mann,
Mike Parsons, Juan Carlos Perez, Rene Robles, John Welter and Erik
Wenzel. There will be an opening and closing reception. Seminal Gallery,
1259 N. Milwaukee, top floor. Gallery hours are 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.. For
information call 312-563-9121 in May.
MAY 10-JUNE 7
VARIATIONS
May F News darlings APT. 1R present their sixth show, Variations,
organized around the concepts of minimalism and post-minimalism. Artists
included will range from SAIC students to international artmakers.
Opening reception: Friday, May 10, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. APT. 1R Gallery,
1722 S. Desplaines Street. Extended gallery hours are Saturday and
Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m.
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Books & Zines
SiCK&TiRED
SiCK&TiRED #2 has been released. This issue of the bi-monthly zine by
"OrangeDirt"creator Grant Reynolds and "Stalker"creator Erik Wenzel
includes 40 pages of comics and art, with a juicy, mouth-watering
full-color cover to boot. Only $2.50 per issue, or $8 for a six-issue
subscription. All issues are also available at Quimby's, Chicago Comics
and Graham Crackers. Contact Reynoldsrabbit@yahoo.com for more
information.
 AN OZ ALBUM
By William Alba Pulley Press 2001
"This Book Belongs To __________."Former SAIC faculty member William
Alba opens his book, An Oz Album, with what seems to be a reference to
childhood, evoking Oz, evoking feelings about books and ownership, two
themes he carries throughout this art/poetry book. On the facing page in
tiny font it says, "please/take care this book,"reminding the reader
that although the book is purchased, it still belongs somehow to the
author. Alba also intersperses his own text with the text of other
authors (who he credits in a puzzling centerfold), sometimes placing his
text in black ink over the other text in gray, implying that these
authors are omnipresent, a background to whatever he writes. Alba's Oz
is Chicago, and through his adventures we see an intriguing mix of the
public and private worlds of a Chicago resident. Below several poems, he
includes the phone numbers of Chicago transportation, tourist, art and
commerce spots, including Midway Airport, Montgomery Ward, Navy Pier and
the Roger Brown House (now known as 1926.) He also includes an Art
Jackson security alert (of SAIC fame), which also appears as a comment
on racial profiling (most of the assailants are black or Asian), as well
as on violence. Alba is very conscious of and kind to the reader. On
the last page, after a "Fin"and "thank you"he gives us a digitalized CTA
map, an invitation for us to take our own adventure. For more
information, visit www.pulleypress.com. An Oz Album is now available on
Amazon and locally at Quimby's (1854 W. North Ave.) for $20.
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