Media Monopoly Protest

Chicago Media Action, Independent Press Association, and Chicago's National Organization for Women will be gathering protesters at Tribune Plaza (435 N. Michigan Ave) today from 5-6 pm. The FCC's new Media Ownership Rules go into effect today. For more information about the new rules, or to find out how you can help convince Congress to repeal the legislation, go to www.reclaimthefcc.org.

Unemployment Jam 2003

Been laid off? Otherwise unemployed? Pabst Blue Ribbon wants to party with you! PBR presents UNEMPLOYMENT JAM 2003 in SmartBar, 3730 N. Clark Street (below Metro). "New wave, no wave, disco, post-punk and all out dancefloor mayhem with djs Common Factor, Justin Long, Josh Werner, Brad Owen and DJ Misa." Free if you bring a pink slip or unemployment check, $5 for all you folks with jobs. 21 and over, doors open at 10pm. More info here.