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BY DAY
Monday, March 28 2005
Backstreet Boys @ House of Blues
I don't know what's most amazing about this concert: the fact that the Backstreet Boys are still around, the fact that they're playing the House of Blues, or the fact that the show is sold out. Well, to each his own. House of Blues: 329 N. Dearborn.
Heat @ Film Center
As part of its celebration of the films of Michael Mann, the Siskel Film Center presents Mann's 1995 film Heat, featuring powerful performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and some classic action sequences. See the Film Center's site for a complete list of Mann films that are screening as part of the film series. The movie shows tonight at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $9, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
An Evening of Free Advice
Tonight at the Abbey Pub, "I'm Glad You Asked: An Evening of Free Advice" hosted by NPR's very own Susan Stamberg. "From the Bintel Brief to Dear Abby to Drs. Ruth and Laura, advice mavens have used mass media to dispense commonsense wisdom and voyeuristic entertainment. National Public Radio's Susan Stamberg hosts an evening of dramatic readings of some of the best advice you'll ever get. Stamberg was co-host of All Things Considered for 14 years and is now a special correspondent for NPR." Free and open to the public, the advice starts flowing at 7:30pm. To register for free tickets go to Nextbook or call (888) 621-2230. The Abbey Pub is located at 3420 W. Grace (at Elston), 773-478-4408.
Who Put the M in Manchester?
Morrissey's concert film, Who Put the 'M' in Manchester, is playing just one night only on March 28 at 600 N. Michigan Ave. The film, which documents his legendary sold out homecoming/birthday show in Manchester last year, will be shown in Hi-Definition and 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound.
