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Weekender: February 3–5

Posted in CULTURE to The Weekender by Smile Politely Editors on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 1:01 am

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Magic and Other Nonsense, Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

SoDo Theatre

Join master magician Markus Clegg for an evening of magic and mayhem. Magic and Other Nonsense is a family friendly show; however, it is recommended that all guests be at least 13 years of age.

Doors: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10, available at Magic and Other Nonsense and Exile on Main Street
             $12 at the door

Magic and Other Nonsense will be appearing two nights only.
For more information, please email. (TN)

Company at the Station Theatre, Fri/Sat/Sun 8 p.m., $15 Fri/Sat, $10 Sun

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Krannert Center, Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m., $16 general public

This play is directed by Lisa Gaye Dixon. And it has adult content. If that doesn't convince you that it's going to be great, I don't know what will. (TN)

The Artist at the Art Theater, 5 & 7:30 p.m. Fri, 2:30/5/7:30 Sat, 4/6:30/9:00 Sun, $6.50 before 6 p.m., $9 afterward

Thankfully, we actually have a chance to see The Artist now at the Art. This is a perfect option for those of you who are looking to check out an Oscar nominee for Best Picture, but were disgusted by the fact that Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was the only new option for you right now. Check out the full review. (JS)

The Big Lebowski at the Art Theater, Fri/Sat 10 p.m., $5

This could really tie the weekend together. Shabbas or not. Am I wrong? (JS)

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $35 general public

From the website: "Irvin Mayfield trumpets with the mighty heart of New Orleans that pumps with the blues, funk, Afro-Cuban beats, modern jazz, Dixieland, gospel, Creole zest, and parade celebrations." (TN)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Super Bowl


3 comments

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Lindsey

02/03/12 at 02:31
#1

There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too:
http://vimeo.com/36077847

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isaac arms

02/03/12 at 02:49
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big lebowski at the art.
mark it, dude.

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isaac arms

02/03/12 at 02:45
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just confirmed:  there will be white russians served.

the art abides.

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