Chicago’s The Alley is BACK!
Go check out the NEW Alley!
3221 N. Clark St. Chicago!
Say hi to Mark for us 🙂
Punk Isn’t Dead In Lakeview: The Alley Opening Cafe, Shop Near Old Location (DNSInfo.com)
Entertainment
Closed Casket Studios (Props + Masks) http://www.closedcasketstudios.com/
Wearable face masks any mad butcher would love!
Covers front of you face for easy breathability with a thick elastic strap on the back!
Dainty Sue, Renee, and Pretty Woman Face Masks Feature smeared makeup and real eyelashes!
We’ve also been asked time and time again for a wearable female fit face mask any mad butcherette would love! Check out Dainty Sue for a small female fit!
If interested in custom paint please contact us at closedcasketstudios@gmail.com
Closed Casket Studios produces these products to order. You will receive your ordered products as soon as they can be completed. Usually within 3-6 weeks.
Sculpture – Design – Photography – Film at Grayhouse Studios (thegrayhousestudio.com)
Welcome to the Grayhouse Studios web gallery and online store. Here you will find a variety of artwork designed, created, and fabricated by artist Michael Perry. This site features original and reproduction handcrafted silicone figures and collectibles
as well as exhibiting film, photography, and design work.
VICENNIAL – INTO THE NIGHT A Book by DavidB and JameyB 46 PAGES | 20 YEARS GothicChicago Calendars – Events – Photos
Born out of frustration with being seated in the back of a restaurant because we looked too “Goth” (aka “weird”) – we decided to share Goth-friendly locations and events in Chicago and eventually worldwide online. The scene has grown – Goth is in the malls, Cosplay is all the rage and the world is a little smaller (and more wonderful) due to social media. To celebrate 20 years of spooky stuff for spooky people, this 46 page, full colour book shares highlights from 1996-2016.
My Pet Skeleton T-Shirts! Get your quick at mypetskeleton.com
I’m MY PET SKELETON. Weird name eh? Fifteen years ago, I put a lot of thought into creating an attention grabbing title to showcase my work as a graphic designer, music video director and fine artist. It worked so well that it has officially overshadowed my real name… Vincent Marcone.
I’m him. I’m them. I’m both.
I’ve spent 15 years developing a style and aesthetic that feels natural to whom I am. With every picture I create, I try to convey a sense of story by using the bits and pieces of what I can remember from my dreams which have developed into a kind of personal folklore.
I’ve created this space so that my work can be accessible to everyone. Directly from me to you.
If you can afford an album or graphic novel, there’s a price point here to suit you… on the other hand, if you are an avid collector of limited edition prints or even originals… there’s space for you here as well.
All are welcome.
All are adored.
Your walls give my work a voice.
And for that, I am truly grateful.
All are adored.
Your walls give my work a voice.
And for that, I am truly grateful.
September 1 – An Evening with Bruce Campbell at The Music Box (Chicago, IL)
It’s been 15 years since his first memoir but Bruce is still living the dream as a “B” movie king in an “A” movie world.
Join us for an evening with “Evil Dead” and “Burn Notice” star Bruce Campbell! All attendees will play the “Last Fan Standing” interactive live trivia game hosted by Bruce, and all attendees will recieve a signed copy of Bruce’s new book, Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor.
A limited number of VIP tickets are available, for those wanting to meet Bruce, get a photo, and have a signed, personalized copy of the new book! VIP ticket holders will get the best seats, too!
In Hail to the Chin, Bruce Campbell makes his triumphant return from where he left off in If Chins Could Kill with further hilarious, gut-wrenchingly honest confessions.
Bruce brings us through his life in the decade since his first memoir and his roles as varied as they are numerous- from his roles in the Spider-Man movies to his self-referential My Name is Bruce to his role on #1 show “Burn Notice” and his new STARZ hit series “Ash vs Evil Dead.”
Hail to the Chin bursts with pictures and the signature humor that Bruce brought to If Chins Could Kill, and will be devoured by his legions of fans across the country.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking can be tricky, if possible we recommend taking the Red Line (Addison Stop), Brown Line (Southport stop), or the Irving Park, Addison, or Clark Street buses.
Southport is a metered parking street. Free street parking is available on and west of Ashland Ave (two blocks west of the theatre) and north of Irving Park. There is a parking lot at nearby Blaine Elementary and valet parking at the Mercury Theatre and Deleece Restaurant.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please do bring a printed ticket–it makes things much easier on us all!
When do doors open?
6 PM!
What if life crashes down around me and I can’t make it to the event?
You can request a refund via Eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event.
At every book event we host, some people neglect to pick up the book included with their ticket. We will hold unclaimed books for 14 days after this event, and we are happy to ship your signed copy of Hail to the Chin to you if you can’t make it to our Winnetka store to pick it up. We will ship your signed book to you for a five dollar handling fee. People who do not contact us within 14 days after this event to arrange to receive their book shall forfeit their copy.
What else should I know?
1. We may take some photos to document the complete awesomeness of this event for our social meda. A fuzzy pic of the back of your head may end up on Twitter.
2. The lovely Music Box sells not only the usual movie theatre fare, they also have a liquor license!
Questions not answered here?
Contact us: events@thebookstall.com, 847-446-8880.
Did you know that the Lady of Manners (Gothic Charm School) has her own tea blend?
YES she does! And you can order it now online thanks to Adagio Teas!
From the depths of the Gothic Charm School library, a tea that combines three of the Lady of the Manners’ favorite things: chocolate, roses, and black tea, with a smidge of cream tea to nicely round it out.
This tea contains a high level of caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.
May 26: Sanctuary -No Cover (Chicago)
Join us Friday May 26th for the next Sanctuary at Underground Lounge as we turn Underground Lounges floor into a Dance Floor. Our DJ’s will be spinning varying types of music that will keep you dancing. Including but not limited to Industrail, EBM, Synthpop, and Retrowave. If dancing isn’t your thing or when you need a break Underground has a full bar that spans the entire length of the venue. For those Craft Beer Geeks among us they also have some decent Craft Beers that you are sure to find one you enjoy served by our awesome bartender Sasha.
NO COVER and we start early at 9 PM to give you plenty of time.
Featuring DJ Eternall with this months guest DJ Instant Cash. Each month we will have a rotating list of Guest DJ’s that are there to make you dance and take your requests as we are requet friendly.
is month we are also featuring Asunder Art and Jewelry so be sure to make your way to the back room and check out everything they have to offer.
So come out and help make this new night a success and we will keep bringing you more of the Music you love and enjoy.
Beginning Next Month in June we will be moving to the Fourth Saturdays to give us an extra hour in the night.
952 W Newport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Apr 30: John Waters in Conversation with Chris Jones (Chicago)
John Waters, the acclaimed director and pop icon behind Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Cry-Baby, injects chaos into his work and encourages more of it in everyday life. In his latest book, Make Trouble, Waters uses his sly wisdom to advise a younger generation to be nosy and horrify us with new ideas—but he also urges anyone embarking on a creative path to be pragmatic and disciplined. Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones joins Waters in conversation as he shares his guidelines and reveals the truths of a subversive life as few others can.
Ticket purchase includes a copy of Make Trouble. An option for 1 book + 2 tickets is available through the box office at (312) 494-9509.
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A book signing will follow this program.