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TODAY
Friday, April 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, April 08 2005
Opening Reception: All-City Art Exhibition
4Art Gallery is hosting the selected works of twenty-one Chicago Public Schools 2005 Portfolio Scholarship winners. The exhibition, which is organized by the Bureau of Cultural Arts, celebrates talent in the visual arts in CPS high school students. Tonight's reception will last from 4pm-10pm with the show running through April 30. Get yourself to 1932 S. Halsted #100, or call 312-850-1816 for more info.
Dax Pierson benefit @ Sonotheque
Sonotheque presents an evening of DJ sets by the editors of Fader Magazine and Pitchfork Media. Proceeds go to help out musician Dax Pierson, who was critically injured in a car accident in February. Tickets are $10, doors open at 9:00, show starts at 10:00. Sonotheque: 1444 W. Chicago. (312) 226-7600.
Patriots preview show @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists present a preview of their latest prime-time show, Patriots. The show's site says that Patriots "explores the concept of Patriotism by looking at the lives of two very different figures in American history: Walt Whitman and Strom Thurmond." The previews tonight is at 8:00 PM, and the show opens for real on Saturday April 9th. See the Neo-Futurist Website for ticket information and purchasing by Paypal. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). (773) 275-5255.
Before Sunrise, Before Sunset @ Film Center
Back by popular demand, the Siskel Film Center presents a weeklong screening of Richard Linklater's films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Yes, you do need to buy separate tickets for both movies, but if you buy tickets for both you'll get a reduced rate. See the Film Center's site for showtimes and ticket prices. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Plushtastrophe @ Rotofugi
Rotofugi, a toy store specializing in urban vinyl, mini, and plush toys, offers Plushtastrophe: The Art of Plush -- Round 4. The event showcases 100 plush creations from a variety of artists. Tonight's opening reception lasts from 7pm-11pm, 1953 W. Chicago Ave., with drinks on the house and DJ Clayton rocking the beats. Call 312-491-9501 for more information.
Northwestern Library Sale
Northwestern University is hosting a library book sale in the third floor Ver Steeg Faculty Lounge of the Main Library, 1970 Campus Drive. Hardcovers will go for $3, paperbacks for $2 and mass-markets for $.50. There will also be CDs, VHS tapes and records in addition to the thousand volumes of NU Press overstock. Today's hours are from 10am-4pm and the sale is open only to Northwestern students, faculty, staff and alumni; a valid ID is necessary for entry. Call 847-491-2932 for more information.
Chicago Latino Film Fetival
The 21st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival starts tonight and runs through April 20th. A number of Latino films will be shown at various venues around the city. See the festival's site for a complete schedule and list of venues.
Chicago Area Women's and Gender Studies Internship & Job Fair
Getting ready to graduate from college? Looking to transition into a different job? Maybe this will help. Come to Roosevelt University (430 S. Michigan Ave, Congress Lounge, 2nd Floor) today from 1-5 and meet with more than 15 organizations in the Chicago area. Find out what you can do with that Women's Studies degree from 1-2 pm, find out about how to get an internship, applying for graduate school, or get some interview skills from 2-4 pm, and attend the networking session for women's and gender studies activists at 3:15. To get more info, and to RSVP (the event is free) send an email to WGS_InternshipFiar@hotmail.com.
Shelley Young @ Scents and Sensibility
Shelly Young from The Chopping Block will appear at Scents and Sensibility for a meet and greet and wine tasting. Scents and Sensibility, a Jane Austen inspired boutique, is located at 4654 N. Rockwell; call 773-267-3838 for more information.
