Artful Dodger
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The Artful Dodger was a venue in Wicker Park in the early 80s. They seemed to play mostly local, smaller Chicago punk acts and worked with the folks at Coolest Retard zine. It was also a rather popular spot for punk DJs and dancing in front of their funky mural.
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Second Location
In 1984, the Artful Dodger must have moved to 1734 W. Wabansia Ave where it remained until closing on July of 2005. I don't think this location played much in the way of live shows, though they did have punk rock DJs. This version of AD had high-priced drinks (that glowed in the dark), a New Orleans theme, a DJ booth and dance floor.
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Notes
- 1516 N. Milwaukee, Chicago IL
- It was named after the pickpocket Jack Dawkins in Dickens' Oliver Twist
- Brooke was a DJ on some Fridays
- Mark E. Moon DJ'ed
- After moving off Wabansia, Dreamerz took over the old location
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Notable Shows
- June 19-20, 1981 - Book of Holy Lies
- October 2-3, 1981 - DV8
- October 17, 1981 - Coolest Retard party
- July 9, 1982 - DV8, Anti-Bodies
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The Mural
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