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Lesbian comedian's release show Oct. 17
2019-10-08
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Chicago-based lesbian comedian Whitney Chitwood will have a new album, The Bakery Case, out Friday, Oct. 18—and she will have a release show the previous night.
The release show will take place Thursday, Oct. 17, at The Newport Theater, 956 W. Newport Ave., at 8 p.m. Incidentally, the album ( courtesy of Stand Up! Records ) was recorded at The Green Mill, in Chicago.
For tickets ( $10 each ) to the release show, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4387708 . |
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