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Friday, December 24 2004
Free Juice and Donuts!
In need of some affordable (or downright cheap) last-minute shopping? Want some free juice and donuts? Then head out to American Science and Surplus today, before 11 a.m. They'll have juice, donuts, and the most bizarre assortment of doodads and thingamajigs for your shopping pleasure. The store's located at 5316 N. Milwaukee Avenue, just north of Foster Avenue. Mmmm, donuts.
Christmas Eve Radio Specials
If you're streaming radio, stuck in traffic, or just listening at home, today's a great day to listen to Chicago Public Radio's Christmas specials. This morning at 9 a.m. tune in for "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2004". It's "one live, 90-minute stereo music and spoken-word broadcast from the chapel of King's College in Cambridge, England presenting the legendary A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service (Biblical readings and music) as performed by the 30-voice King's College Choir. Hosted by Michael Barone." Then, this afternoon, there's the "Downtown Messiah" at 1 p.m. "Handel's holiday treasure gets a contemporary spin in this hip, genre-stretching version of The Messiah. Rita Houston hosts this two-hour special and features folk, jazz, rock, gospel, blues, bluegrass, a cappella, and other interpretations of Handel's ageless classic. The 2004 edition gathers the best performances from the past six years, including Dar Williams, Marshall Crenshaw, Terre Roche, trumpeter Randy Brecker, and new performances and arrangements from Jane Siberry, David Johansen, and other soloists. The performers share the stage with a chamber orchestra and chorus, along with narrators (and long-time New York City radio veterans) Meg Griffin and Vin Scelsa." Check out other special holiday programing on Chicago Public Radio online.
Pilsen Lights Bike Ride
Come out to Pilsen for an enchanting bike ride tonight! The group will meet at Tenochtitlan Plaza, 18th/Blue Island and Loomis, at 6 p.m., and tour the festively lit streets of Pilsen before heading to food, shelter, and warmth at one of the many locales on the near south/southwest side. The ride will be 5–10 miles depending on the weather, with a slow pace. For a promotional poster, download here [PDF]. This is a BikeWinter event, and takes place snow or shine.
