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Capturing Occupy Wall Street: The Crawford Chronicles

Our great friend, the outrageously talented artist, Ron Crawford, has been spending a lot of time at Occupy Wall Street in lower Manhattan. Here’s another gallery of images that Ron has captured with his keen eye and splendid pen.

Solidarity forever!

The commentary that follows is Ron’s own.

“Down this morning to OWS. Keeping the place neat and clean. We donated some thin metallic blankets for warmth.”

“Here is the brass statue made famous in the 9-11 photo.”

“The fire department took their bio-diesel generator away so they’re recharging cell phones and computers with bicycle generators. The rigs were brought in by Times Up. Note their logo on the computer guy’s cap.”

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“The Vic & Paul Show” in Chicago — Last Day to Get 2 for 1 Tickets!

(Sorry. The discount is not available for all dates.)

“The Vic & Paul Show” will run for 10 performances, December 20-30, at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park.

And we’d love you to be there with us.

Go the Mayne Stage website’s “Vic & Paul Show” page…

And type in the promo code “paul” when you order your tickets through Friday, November 4th.

See you all in December!

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“The Vic & Paul Show” — 2 for 1 for One More Week!

Here’s the bad news:  Mayne Stage made a mistake and took the 2 for 1 offer on tickets to “The Vic & Paul Show” off their website too soon.

Here’s the good news: To make up for their mistake – Mayne Stage is extending the special 2 for 1 deal through Friday, November 4th.

So, to take advantage of the deal that Mayne Stage is offering friends of The Practical Theatre Company, just type in the promo code “paul” when ordering tickets.

(Sorry. The discount is not available for all dates.)

“The Vic & Paul Show” will run for 10 performances, December 20-30, at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park.

And we’d love you to be there with us.

Go the Mayne Stage website’s “Vic & Paul Show” page…

http://www.maynestage.com/The-Vic-and-Paul-Show.aspx

And type in the promo code “paul” when you order your tickets through Friday, November 4th.

See you all in December!

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Last Day: A Halloween Treat…

Today is Halloween – and that means today is the last day to take advantage of the 2 for 1 special discount that Mayne Stage is offering on tickets for “The Vic & Paul Show”.

Just go the Mayne Stage website, go the “Vic & Paul Show” page — and type in the promo code “paul” when ordering your tickets.

This offer is good through Monday, October 31st! That’s Halloween, of course. No tricks – just treat yourself (and a friend) to laughter and libations at “The Vic & Paul Show”.

(Discount not available for all dates.)

Get your tickets now – before the holiday rush!

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Occupy Wall Street: Thomas Paine & Ron Crawford Capture the Moment

Words by Thomas Paine — Drawings by Ron Crawford..

“These are the times that try men’s souls…

“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

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Treat Yourself (and a Friend) to “Vic & Paul Show” Tickets this Halloween…

For a limited time, our good friends at Mayne Stage are offering a special 2 for 1 discount on tickets for “The Vic & Paul Show”. (See info below)

Just go the Mayne Stage website, go the “Vic & Paul Show” page — and type in the promo code “paul” when ordering your tickets.

This offer is good through Halloween! No tricks – just treat yourself (and a friend) to laughter and libations at “The Vic & Paul Show”.

(Discount not available for all dates.)

Get your tickets now – before the holiday rush!

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An Artist Occupies Wall Street.

My good friend, the great artist Ron Crawford, went to Zuccotti Park on Friday October 21st and did what he does best: capture a scene in a few dynamic sweeps of his gifted pen.

Click on the drawing and blow it up.

I always love to see which details Ron chooses to focus on in his inspired sketches — like the word “Empathy” and the concerned fellow with a briefcase in the foreground.

Thanks, Ron – for giving those of us who can’t be there an eyewitness view of Occupy Wall Street that is, in many ways, more personal and revealing than a photo. (More drawings after the video.)

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Just 2 Months Until “The Vic & Paul Show” Returns to Chicago…

Groups of 20 or more, please contact Nili Yelin for ticket discounts and other opportunities at: niliyelin@aol.com or 847.849.3272

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Monk’s Musical Advice…

Our band’s lead guitarist, Riffmaster Peter Van Wagner, a stellar musician in his own right, sent me these two wonderful photos (see below). Pete said, “A buddy of mine sent this to me, so I’m passing it on.”

And I’m glad he did.

The photos capture two pages of notes on which jazz saxophone player Steve Lacy outlined the advice he got from the great jazz man, Thelonious Monk.

Lacy played with Monk in the late 50’s and early 60’s.  The notes speak for themselves. It’s impossible to imagine more perfectly profound musical wisdom crammed into two small pages.

If you’re intrigued by Steve Lacy’s notes on Monk’s musical advice, check out this great blog article for more information on this wonderful document.

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Just 11 Shopping Weeks Until “The Vic & Paul Show” at Mayne Stage

It’s a holiday homecoming party for the ages. Get your tickets now! Better yet — get your friends together and contact Nili about group sales. And don’t miss the December 30th performance, followed by Riffmaster & The Rockme Foundation. This is gonna be fun! 

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