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Thursday, December 16 2004
Cary Brothers at Hard Rock Hotel
Like the Garden State soundtrack? Cary Brothers, whose song "Blue Eyes" was featured on the soundtrack and whose music has also appeared on Scrubs, will celebrate the release of his record All the Rage at the Hard Rock Hotel. The party lasts from 7pm -9pm, with a live performance by Brothers at 8pm. Part of the Exposed Chicago series, tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online or by calling 312-229-1701.
Winter Sports Nutrition
Nationally recognized sports nutritionist Monique Ryan, author of "Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes" will be speaking tonight at 7 p.m. at RaceLogix on the topic of Winter Sports Nutrition. Monique will also be signing copies of her book, as well as talking about her new book "Sports Nutrition For Team Sports", which covers the sports we all coach and watch from the sidelines––soccer, football, basketball, etc. Monique's experience consulting with the Chicago Fire, the U.S. Women's Cycling Team, and U.S.A. Triathlon has put her in touch with the best of the best, so please leave room on your calendar for this special event. RSVP by calling RaceLogix at (847) 733-7732. All merchandise in the store will be 20% off during the event as well. RaceLogix is located in Evanston, at 1642 Maple at Church Street near the Davis Purple line stop.
WLUW Holiday Sing-Along
Looking for something to do tonight? Head to the Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., for WLUW's 4th annual Holiday Sing-Along! Join the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Lesser Birds of Paradise, Clyde Federal, Canasta, Tijuana Hercules and the Astronomer featuring Charles Kim will perform "seasonal favorites," and host Elizabeth Conant will lead the crowd in holiday songs between acts. The merriment starts at 9pm. Admission is $10, 21 and over.
The2ndHand @ Quimby's
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the great Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave, in Chicago, THE2NDHAND celebrates the release of LE2EMEMAIN, the f-r-e-e-d-o-m (one dare not speak the word aloud) issue and installment 15 in THE2NDHAND's broadsheet series, featuring Marc Baez, who contributed to LE2EMEMAIN a catalog of LOVE LETTERS FOR SALE. The entire performance will end with a dramatic rendition of Baez's "Talking to Strangers," a series of absurdo-monologues in prose form featured in the best-of THE2NDHAND anthology ALL HANDS ON. Also featured will be writer Emerson Dameron, poet Susannah Felts, and Todd Dills, founding editor and publisher of THE2NDHAND as ringmaster. BYOB. Call 773.342.0910 for more information.
