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Could the current proliferation of sci-fi shows on TV–two Star Trek shows, a time-travel show called Time Trax, and one about an immortal alien who likes to sword fight called Highlander, to name a few–mean the genre is becoming more fashionable these days? Judge for yourself at today’s Cy-Fi Con, a convention sponsored by several area SF clubs that runs from 10 to 10 at Christopher House, 2507 N. Greenview. There’ll be makeup demonstrations, a costume contest, goods for sale, and even a session on how to write Klingon love poetry (probably the most oxymoronic event of the day, since Klingons, as any self-respecting Trekkie knows, are a warrior race). Admission is $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Call 708-383-0084 for details.
For his latest show, multimedia artist Douglas Philips wired discarded car mufflers to play the recorded sounds of ducks quacking and a voice talking about the trials and tribulations of love relationships. The show, Muffled Ducks and Sounds of DeFeet, also features sculpture adorned with paintings of feet and constructions that incorporate flashlights, puzzles, and Polaroid photos. But there is a common thread in the works: Philips says they all address the issues and problems of modern romance. The show opens at 7 tonight with a free reception at Idao gallery, 2324 W. North, and runs through May 11. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays 2 to 7 and Saturdays noon to 5; call 235-4724 for more info.
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