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Arts Extract Podcast Episode 6: A Faceless-Dead-Flesh-Mask Sort of Person

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September 20, 2012
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Ray Liotta.

We discuss highlights from the upcoming Spotlight Cinema series at MMoCA and we talk about Amy Goodman’s upcoming appearance at the Barrymore.

This week’s event highlights:

9/20 Amy Goodman. Barrymore Theatre, 7 p.m. Melvins Lite, Tweak Bird. High Noon Saloon, 8 p.m. Forward Theater Co.: 44 Plays For 44 Presidents. Overture Center, through Oct. 7, see forwardtheater.com for tickets and showtimes. Spotlight Cinema: I Wish. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 p.m.

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9/21 John Oliver. Barrymore Theatre, 8 p.m. (Sold Out) Geekesque Burlesque: High Noon Saloon, 8:30 p.m. Turkeyfest w/The Midwest Beat, The Hussy. Mickey’s Tavern, 10:30 p.m. Dragnet Girl. UW Cinematheque, 7:30 p.m.

9/22 Natasha Leggero. Majestic Theatre, 8 p.m. Rodeo Bums, Doghouse Flowers. Mickey’s Tavern, 9:30 p.m. DJ Abilities, Chants. Shitty Barn (Spring Green), 7 p.m.

9/23 Direct Hit, Timeshares, Luther. Dragonfly Lounge, 9 p.m. Conor Oberst. Capitol Theater, 7:30 p.m.

9/24 Pretty Poison: Union South Marquee, 7 p.m.

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9/25 Jaka Nabay and the Bubu Gang, Asumaya, Chants. The Frequency, 8:30 p.m.

9/26 Antique Scream, Wife, Venus in Furs. The Frequency, 9 p.m.

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