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Post by tk826 on Jul 10, 2012 17:14:51 GMT -5
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Post by sigmfsk on Jul 10, 2012 17:20:50 GMT -5
Wow, hopefully they find it, and the publicity on it helps their auction:
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The Blues Brothers chair, inspired by the beach scene in the movie filmed in Wauconda, symbolized an historical event for the village, Christians said.
The chair, which cost $250, was to be auctioned off with the other 14 chairs on Sept. 6 at the farmers market in Wauconda.
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Post by Steam McQueen on Jul 11, 2012 17:26:09 GMT -5
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Post by tk826 on Jul 11, 2012 17:50:13 GMT -5
Nice. There is even a photo of its recovery:  I find this photo a bit humorous. It's like even the Blues Brothers chair is running from the police. 654 members in the "missing chair" Facebook group  I may have to go visit this now famous work of art. Here are the rest of the Main Street chairs: wauconda-il.gov/art-on-main-street/They are lining the sidewalks of the same stretch of street that is shown in the film. |
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Post by sigmfsk on Jul 11, 2012 18:24:30 GMT -5
I guess we'll never know if it was all a setup. But glad they got it back. It seems I've been out of the chair-buying business too long. > The chairs, which cost $250, will be auctioned off Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. > at the farmers market in Wauconda. > ... > Residents said local businesses were offering a $500 reward for the > chair. > ... > “There’s going to be a fierce competition to bid on that chair.” www.dailyherald.com/article/20120619/news/706199735/ |
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Post by Ghostbluesman (Ghostsoldier) on Jul 13, 2012 23:05:46 GMT -5
I woulda stole it! ;D
Rob
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Post by sigmfsk on Jul 14, 2012 4:39:34 GMT -5
I heard they had a few leads:  |
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Post by Ghostbluesman (Ghostsoldier) on Jul 14, 2012 11:39:31 GMT -5
OMFG...that's hilarious, Art! ;D
Rob
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