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Ah, the smoking ban. Home to lots of hearty discussions. Since January, proprietors and patrons have been either meekly complying with or blatantly ignoring the ban, while some just snicker at the smokers miserably standing outside in the cold.
Meanwhile, West Town Tavern owner Susan Gross collected now-obsolete ashtrays from the community’s bars and restaurants and asked Chicago artists to turn them into signature works of art. Beginning tonight the new exhibition Ashtrays to Art will be on display at the West Town Tavern and the Architrouve, an arts exhibition space at 1433 W. Chicago. Opening reception is this evening from 6-9 p.m.
The exhibition runs through February 26, when ashtrays will then be sold in an “Ashtrays to Art” public auction, taking place from 6-8 p.m. that evening. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Erie Neighborhood House, a community service house for Latino families.
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@Spook:
Wouldn't this be a prime place for Spav to do the protest thing?
I'd go if I were you...
/hoping for a showdown between two other commentors...
The Brigade d'le Spook would drench her with water from dirty ash trays, untill the cute intellectual looking bartenders signaled us to stop. Oh they work at the Inner Town
I was at a bar this weekend and I asked the bartender if I could smoke. He said, "No, but would you like a shot of water?" And I was a bit befuddled and then I looked around and saw everyone smoking and ashing in the shots. It was awesome.
So, I think it unnecessary to protest removed ashtrays. Where there's a will, there's a way.
What bar is this at Spav? I'd like to report them.
I will just say "My New Favorite Bar in the World"
Its only illegal if you get caught.
It isn't even illegal for ME if I get caught. Only the bar. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
I think they should make you drink any water shot you get, Spav. And I think the bar should get caught. I hope they do. And you think you can't get in trouble? Do your homework. I hope you get caught. Bitches like you deserve to get fined for your stupidity.
A person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity who violates Section 15 of this Act shall be fined pursuant to this Section. Each day that a violation occurs is a separate violation.
(b) A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited under Section 15 of this Act shall be fined in an amount that is not less than $100 and not more than $250. A person who owns, operates, or otherwise controls a public place or place of employment that violates Section 15 of this Act shall be fined (i) not less than $250 for the first violation,
(ii) not less than $500 for the second violation within one year after the first violation, and (iii) not less than $2,500 for each additional violation within one year after the first
violation.
(c) A fine imposed under this Section shall be allocated as
follows:
(1) one-half of the fine shall be distributed to the Department; and
(2) one-half of the fine shall be distributed to the enforcing agency.
eh, at least I am not cock fighting
huh?
This reminds me; I need to get mt ashes hauled!
You can still smoke in all the bars on the south side, the man doesn't dare go out there.