buddY bids adieu

As of today, the crew from Lumpen magazine will be packing their bags at 1542 N. Milwaukee as they've lost the lease on their venerable 2nd floor loft known as buddY gallery. Friday night was the final hurrah for the space, with a dancetastic rave-themed party dubbed "Lumpenrave" that also extended next door at Heaven gallery. In true buddY fashion, there was plenty of PBR, costumed party-goers and, of course, a visit from some of Chicago finest. The space will be missed (especially that great patio), but don't worry, Lumpen will be back very soon with a new artist-run performance space on the Near West Side. Stay tuned...