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Wednesday, December 15 2004
Holiday Tea @ Evanston Historical Society
Head up to the Evanston Historical Society (225 Greenwood St) today for “Holiday Tea: Victorian Christmas Customs” at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy hot tea and holiday treats, a talk on nineteenth-century holiday traditions from Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln and a tour of the holiday decorations at the Dawes House. Tickets are $20 per person. Reservations and advance payment required. Call 847-475-3410 for tickets or more information.
Live Wes Anderson soundtrack @ Metro
Metromix, in a tizzy over the upcoming release of Wes Anderson's new film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, has put together a free concert at the Metro tonight, with local bands performing songs from Wes Anderson films. According to a preliminary write-up in Metromix, you'll get to hear The Autumn Defense performing Love's "Alone Again Or" from Bottle Rocket, drummer and composer Kevin O'Donnell tackling Mark Mothersbaugh's score for Rushmore, The Safes performing David Bowie's "Queen Bitch" from The Life Aquatic, and Abstract Giants tacking two songs ("Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard" from The Royal Tenenbaums and "Nothin' In This Word Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl" from Rushmore). Sounds like a perfect evening for Wes Anderson fans. Sic transit gloria. Metro: 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.
Hideout Holiday Sale
This could be one of the coolest venues for a DIY craft fair so far: a three-hour show at The Hideout. The usual categories of goods you find at craft fairs: handmade jewelry, hats, scarves, soap, handbags, etc. Plus, the Hideout will be offering full bar service during the whole show! Don't drink and shop. The show runs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and admission is free. The Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Wordsjam Poetry Slam
The 1st Annual Wordsjam Poetry Slam, will be held tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Park Field House located at 1400 North Sacramento Blvd. Youth slammers will be representing Chicago schools: Orr High School, Curie, Manley, South Shore and more. The Slam is a result of the Youth Service Project, Inc. They're located at 3942 W. North Avenue, Chicago and can be reached at 773-772-6270.
Rally Against CTA Cuts @ Daley's Office
Please join a coalition including the Pilsen Alliance, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, the Lawndale Neighborhood Organization, Citizens for Better Transit, and other groups as we gather for a rally at city hall to speak out for a solution to the CTA crisis. Meet at Daley’s Office, City Hall, 5th Floor (121 N. LaSalle) today at 9:00 a.m. sharp (the city council will be meeting to approve the city budget at 10 a.m.). If you live in Pilsen you can join a group at the 18th street blue line station at 8:15 a.m. to travel together. For more information you can call: Pilsen Alliance (312)243-5440, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (773) 216-8494 or Lawndale Neighborhood Organization (773) 277-1803. You can also download, print, and distribute a flyer [PDF] if you have time.
