From: Park, James R S (jrspar_at_essex.ac.uk)
Date: 2003-05-22 09:51:00
I'm curious...
why exactly did they shut you down?
In my hometown In Spain the police have been getting increasingly arsey
with clubs and bars, trying to shut down all that are in the towncenter
and driving them towards the outskirts...
But by the sound of it HotHouse was closed down for something quite
sinister... Was it the Cuba thing?
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Sent: 22 May 2003 01:40
To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
Subject: [acid-jazz] Hothouse Benefit with Antibalas
Chicago's HotHouse, the city's promoter of world music was recently
closed
down by Chicago police between performances of Cuba's Orchestra Aragon.
This
was entirely politically motivated and sends a chill down the spine of
anyone interested in cultural exchange. HotHouse incurred losses in the
many
thousands of dollars because of this, since it was closed for at least a
week and had to cancel all of its booking. If you are in Chicago this
weekend, go out and support free expression and this important venue:
This Friday HotHouse is hosting a benefit concert at the Metro with two
really hot bands, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra and Yerba Buena.
Originally scheduled at the HotHouse, the owner of Metro generously
provided his space to HotHouse for this special purpose.
All proceeds go to the HotHouse to help us continue the fight to keep
our doors open. The two bands are amazing. It's for a great cause.
Please forward this to everyone you know and help us fill the house for
an amazing night!
Friday, May 23
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra and Yerba Buena
A Benefit for the HotHouse
SHOW MOVED TO THE METRO
3730 N Clark Street, Chicago 773 549 0203 doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30
p.m., $15 (All Ages) tickets available through Ticketmaster/Metro Box
Office
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