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Custom 2.25-inch Loose Dudes buttons by Nicholas Rouley

You may know Nicholas Rouley from his “Best of” tee shirt in the Chicago Reader, or his band Loose Dudes.  Here at Busy Beaver we know him as “Nick,” and here’s an interview with him about his extensive button collection. Read the rest of this entry »

Jesse Le Doux custom Busy Beaver Button-O-matic with 35 designs

Jesse Le Doux custom Busy Beaver Button-O-matic with 35 designs

Wondering how to follow up the magic of Devo playing the Vic last night?

Start off Friday the 13th with an exhibition of video, painting, and sculpture by Aline Cautis, Josh Mannis, and Andy Roche at the former Busy Beaver Palmer Square location.  Join curators and button-maker team Old Gold to transform the former button shop into a newly inaugurated gallery space.

Hop on the Blue Line to the designer toy store Rotofugi on Division where you can check out the Jesse Le Doux “Exit Strategy” art show and custom Busy Beaver Button-O-matic.  It’s filled with 35 different buttons, including original, hand-drawn button art.  You might recognize Jesse’s work from the Shins “Chutes Too Narrow” album artrock posters, and even a slime-filled Target gift cardClick here for more info.

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