AV-aerie
2000 W Fulton St
312.342.6280
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Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century
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May 9, 2008 – June 1, 2008
Fridays–Sundays (7:30pm)
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- Price
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$15
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After combing the American mythos of early-to-mid-'70s rock in Mystery Train, Greil Marcus looked to Europe in search of punk's hidden lineage. Spurning the usual tabloid punk tell-all, his Lipstick Traces found surprising links between Johnny Rotten and movements such as dadaism and the Situationist International. Now, the local Pavement Group has adapted the book's sprawling genealogy into a tight, theatrical drama. As rich as Marcus' analysis is, avant-garde antics and rockin' barre chords usually work better onstage; plus, each ticket to the show comes with a free PBR — a savvy bit of marketing that would make Malcolm McLaren proud.
