BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Spudnik Press - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Spudnik Press X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Spudnik Press REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T092422 CREATED:20161229T191630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T215703Z UID:19321-1485973800-1485982800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw February 2017: Comfort Foods DESCRIPTION:Groundhog Day approaches\, and the duration of our already long Chicago winter could stretch into March without warning. Don’t fret just yet! Spudnik has the perfect cure for your winter woes. On February 1st\, we invite you to a comfy and cozy mid-winter Drink & Draw to help fight back the frost with friends and food. \nOur host this month is illustrator and cartoonist\, Robert Kelsey. Food is a frequent feature in his art\, both in the subject and in the media. From screenprinting Bouillon faces onto tortillas\, to figure painting with balsamic vinegar and coffee\, he seeks to explore the edible and inedible aspects of his favorite meals. So come on down\, bring a hot meal\, and practice your observational drawing skills. Spudnik will provide a variety of drawing tools and supplies\, including pens\, pencils\, markers and more. \nRobert Kelsey is a new graduate of DePaul University\, where he studied animation and game design. He has written and illustrated many comics and zines\, and has been a guest at several zine festivals around the midwest. His work combines the macabre or uncanny with the approachability that often comes with the cartoon medium. \nDrink and Draw is a low-key drop-in social workshop devoted to drawing practices. There are no pretensions\, no prerequisites\, and newcomers are always welcome. Bring a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and invite your friends! Drink & Draw occurs the first Wednesday of every other month and features a special theme and a guest artist. Admission to Drink & Draw is a $10 suggested donation. The event is BYOB\, but we do have some wine and beer available with a donation. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-february-2017-comfort-foods/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DD-Feb-2017-FB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T092422 CREATED:20161213T162137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T154755Z UID:19221-1486144800-1486155600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Paper to Plastic - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:A Solo Exhibition by Viraj Mithani\nPaper to Plastic explores time and contemporary printmaking. It investigates the relationship between the hierarchy of print\, painting and drawing by challenging the established norms of the mediums. By combining painting techniques with both traditional printing processes and digital prints\, Paper to Plastic questions the historical segregation between the mediums. It further explores the fading practice of traditional printmaking processes and sustainable way of living with the oversaturation of digital technology. Responding to these phenomena\, the constructed forms and images capture the permanence of constant change\, and evoke feelings of inevitable destruction. \nPaper to Plastic will kick-off with a Gallery Talk with Viraj Mithani at 6:00 p.m. on February 3\, followed by the Opening Reception. \nPaper to Plastic is the first of three Residency Exhibitions\, a series of solo exhibitions that feature the 2016 Spudnik Press Resident Artists and the new work they each produced through the Spudnik Press Residency Program. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/paper-to-plastic-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Website_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T092422 CREATED:20170207T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T195817Z UID:19576-1487181600-1487188800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Winter 2017 Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first quarterly Spudnik Member Meeting of 2017. This gathering will be held in the Spudnik Annex on Wednesday\, February 15th from 6:00p-8:00p. \nSpudnik Member Meetings allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing of artwork\, artist opportunities\, and collaborative initiatives. Share your ideas for how we can make Spudnik (and your membership) best support you and your art-making! \nOn The Agenda:\nWhat’s NEW in 2017\nWe will briefly discuss our new Studio Membership options\, monthly and special event volunteer opportunities\, weekly artist-driven critiques\, and much more! \nThe 2017 Hashbrown Chili Cook-off and Carnival\nOur all-you-can-eat chili fundraiser is only a few weeks away on Saturday\, February 25th. Let’s chat about all of the chili-slinging\, ring-tossing\, print-making\, fund-raising excitement! \nBirthday Bash Printer’s Dash \nOur 10 Year Anniversary Steering Committee members Stephen Desantis\, Jill Rusicka\, and Angelika Piwowarczyk\, will be presenting the eagerly-awaited plans for Spudnik’s summer fundraiser and celebration on June 3\, 2017. It’s time to save the date\, get excited\, and get involved! \n2017 Equipment Fund \nWe want to hear what YOU would like to see improved\, upgraded\, and added to our studio in the coming years. Cast your vote & make a difference. Learn about upcoming member-driven fundraising efforts that will make your dreams become a reality! \nPrinters “Show & Tell”\nEach member meeting\, we invite a Spudnik Press member to share their artwork and discuss their art practice. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/winter-2017-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/guests_posing10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T220000 DTSTAMP:20260826T092422 CREATED:20161229T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T160145Z UID:19181-1488045600-1488060000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:2017 Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off & Carnival DESCRIPTION:All-You-Can-Eat Chili  |  Sweet & Savory Tamales  |  Printmaking Carnival Games | Audience Choice & Jurors Choice Awards | Silent Auction | Music by DJ Pickled Beets\n\nSaturday\, February 25\, 2017\n6:00 pm – 10:00 pm\n\nGuest Chefs:\nReturning Chefs:\nChicago ACT Collective\nChicago Alternative Comics Expo\nChicago Design Museum\nChicago Printmakers Collaborative\nCHIRP Radio\nHomeroom\nFirst Time Competitors:\nCandor Arts\nCul de Sac Press\nDouble Trip Press\nFata Morgana Press\nHoofprint Workshop\nMetal Magic Interiors\nMetropolitan Brewing\nTransit Residency\nTeam Chi-Chi-Chili\nThe Birthday Bash Printing Dash Team\nPlus More Spudnik Member Teams\n\n\nAll levels include unlimited chili and games.\n\nVIP Package: $40 Presale / $45 Door\nOpen bar\, limited edition “Spud-Mug”\, golden spoon\nGeneral Admission: $20 Presale / $25 Door\nTwo complimentary beverages\nYouth: 12 & Under: $10\nComplimentary non-alcohol beverages\nDownload the Press Release\n&amp;amp;lt;a href=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Sm2OtuniF8K3caJgrtoN8Q”&amp;amp;gt;Fill out my LGL form!&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;<br />
\n \nWith thanks to our beverage sponsor: \n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/2017-hashbrown-chili-cook-off-carnival/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Hasbrown-New-Website.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR