The Badger Herald: Lebowski Fest pays homage to the Dude

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Lebowski Fest pays homage to the Dude

By Alex Truong
Saturday, September 12, 2009 6:17 p.m.
Updated Saturday, September 12, 2009 6:28:02 p.m.

Bowling through Chicago over the next three days in its entire dudely splendor is the Lebowski Fest, a three day homage to a cult classic of the late 90’s: The Big Lebowski.

The first night of the festival, which kicks off Sept. 13 at the Portage Theater, will have an obligatory theatre quality screening of the best Jeff Bridges movie ever made. The next two nights are bowling parties, and will feature costume parties and unlimited free bowling at Diversey-River Bowl.

White Russians will flow like rain and good times should be had by all, even nihilists. Anyone in the Chicago area (even those speaking out of their element) should check out this event and celebrate one of the funniest and most irreverent movies ever to feature Steve Buscemi having a heart attack.

A complete schedule of events can be found at http://lebowskifest.com

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