Handsome Family "Woodpecker" Video on NPR Music

NPR Music premiered the new Chris Hefner-directed video for "Woodpecker" last week with a First Watch. We wanted to make sure that you saw his hypnotic video set to the song about Mary Sweeney, the famous Wisconsin window smasher featured in "Wisconsin Death Trip."

As Rennie Sparks tells us, "The gleam of glass whispers secrets that few can hear. Mary Sweeney was one of them. She was also a woodpecker."

Mary Sweeney was "an otherwise quiet woman beset by an overpowering urge." - Director Chris Hefner

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JIM NEWBERRY :: Official Opening of Improvisers at Elastic Vision Gallery :: December 14, 8pm, FREE

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SPECK MOUNTAIN :: Concert at The Whistler :: Sunday, December 2nd, 9:30pm, FREE

JORDAN MARTINS :: Official Opening of Grafts & Ruptures at Rational Park (2557 W. North) :: January 19th

CHRIS HEFNER :: The Poisoner film wrap-up party at Kimball Arts Center :: Suggested donation of $25 to record a score by Daniel Knox, pay musicians for hte score, record voice-overs, and festival submission fees. You get Finch's beer, Hoosier Mama pies, entertainment and a guaranteed grand night out. Facebook event.

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"Breakfast Time" a short film by Chris Hefner

Breakfast Time from Chris Hefner on Vimeo.