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TODAY
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Saturday, December 18 2004
Too Much Light Kids!
The Neo-Futurists present "Too Much Light Kids!", a child-friendly version (for ages 8-12) of their long-running classic stage show "Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind". The final show runs this afternoon at 2:00 PM. Admission is $1-6 for kids, and $6-11 for adults (depends on the roll of a six-sided die). No reservations accepted, but group rates are available. Call (773) 878-4557 for details. The Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland. More information: (773) 275-5255.
Estradanza
Looking for something a bit more cultured this weekend? Estradanza performs tonight and tomorrow at 8pm (plus a 5pm show on Sunday) at the Chernin Center for the Arts, 1001 W. Roosevelt. The performance features the premiere of artistic director Juan Estrada's "Blood Simple" (presumably not based on the movie), Dardi McGinley Gallivan's "Fete" and Shelby Kroger's "Mythical Mathematical Madness." $15 general adminission, $12 for students/seniors. Call 773/655-9165 for more info.
HotHouse Holiday Market
The HotHouse presents its annual Holiday Market today and tomorrow. Kinda like the DIY Trunk Show, only with a holiday theme. Expect to find soaps, textiles, bags, purses, jewelry, scarves, etc. There are lots of participants, and the HotHouse is a really nice space, so this should be a good show. The market is open from 11:00 to 6:00 on both days. HotHouse: 31 E. Balbo. (312) 362-9707.
Preparations, Multiples, & Outcomes Closing
Closing today is an excellent show at Columbia's Center for Book and Paper Arts, featuring work from Chicagoans Jay Ryan, of Dianogah fame, as well as Archer Prewitt, of local favorites The Sea and Cake. Blessed not only with musical talent, both Ryan and Prewitt are equally well-known for their abilities as visual artists. There is a massive amount of work on display here, showcasing Prewitt's Sof'Boy character as well as a comprehensive selection of Ryan's work as The Bird Machine. Be sure to catch this one before it's gone — it comes highly recommended.
FemmeTV Burlesque
Join Michelle L'amour and the rest of the Lavender Cabaret dance troupe for this season's FemmeTV Holiday Burlesque Spectacular. Enjoy the tinsel and tittilation of this scandalous revue. Join the girls at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts at 777 N. Green St. on Friday at 9 p.m. or Saturday at 8 p.m. For tickets, call the CCPA's box office at 312-327-2000.
