This is a slightly edited e-mail that I got earlier today. Basically to anyone who cares about live music in Chicago, we need to mobilize.
Here's the letter:
You may have already heard about the hearing for the Promotors Ordinance on May 14 (tomorrow) (I know I just did, from about 10 different people!). In case you didn't know, this ordinance pops up every so often and is shuffled into the agenda in hopes it can pass and the city council can help Chicago line it's fat pockets all the while restricting what kind of art makes its way throught the lifeblood of Chicago.
This is yet another chance for those who could care less to stifle the Chicago arts and make sure we stay the Second City, all so they can fine folks and get richer!Let's make sure they get the picture this time- last time tons of artists and art lovers took off work & showed up at the hearing to show their dissidence. They're hoping we won't be so interested this time around...
Please just click below & add your signature/comments, even if you're no longer living in Chicago.
If you don't take 5 minutes to read and sign this, you have to ask yourself- what kind of artist/patron/Chicagoan are you?! http://savechicagoculture. org/
Also, here's an article from the Chicago Sun-Times pertaining to the ordinance:
http://blogs. suntimes. com/derogatis/2008/05/the_city_tries_again_to_legisl. html
Get off your asses and protect what little culture is left in this city!
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