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Renegade Mini Fair in PIlsen June 22&23

Started by Kimmer Olesak. Last reply by Glenn Kaiser Jun 19, 2014. 7 Replies

Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Festival - November 10th 2012

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Handmade Music Exhibit in Rockford, IL

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Saturday, May 14 at the Grafton!

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Sunday, October 17 a 2pm at the Grafton! We're on!

Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by ProfWaldo Nov 6, 2010. 19 Replies

Chicago area CBG makers meetup?

Started by Mister Scott. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Oct 16, 2010. 13 Replies

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Starting out

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Spring! Meeting of the Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Guild on April 18!

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article about DIANE

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