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Friday, March 29

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4 Murders Preview @ Red Orchid Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells, is hosting a $10 preview of Brett Neveu's 4 Murders. Directed by Guy Van Swearingen, the play centers around a "quiet, unassuming, and very personable," man named Joel. Buy tickets for the 8pm show here or call 312-943-8722 for more information. The play opens April 25 and runs through June 5.

Kazuo Ishiguro @ Oriental Institute

The wonderful and eloquent Kazuo Ishiguro, author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, reads from his new book, Never Let Me Go at the Oriental Institute. The reading begins at 7pm, 1155 E. 58th St. I heard him read at the Newberry Library a few years ago and the sound of his voice alone was worth the visit. Then there were his words. Call 773-752-4381 for more information.

Edgewater Recycled Concert

In the spirit of Earth Day, there will be a classical performance by the New Millennium Orchestra in the S.J. Gregory Auditorium at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., to be immediately followed by a remix by club DJ's. The concert is sponsored by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, 48th Alderman Mary Ann Smith, the Chicago Department of Water Management, the church and neighborhood block clubs. The remixed pieces -- Beethoven's Symphony #4, Op. 60 and Handel's Water Music - will be accompanied by a projected video mix. The evening begins with a 7pm reception with the classical concert starting at 8pm, to be followed by the remix. Admission is free. Call 773-784-5277 for more information.

Emmett Till doc @ Film Center

The 2004 documentary The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, which uncovered evidence that more than a dozen suspects were involved in the kidnapping and murder of the 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago, begins a run at the Siskel Film Center tonight. Check the Film Center's site for showtimes. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

...Trail of Dead @ Reckless

Austin, TX indie rockers ...And You Shall Know Us by the Trail of Dead give a free in-store performance today at 5pm at Reckless Records (3157 N. Broadway).

Team: Abunai Launch Party

Team: Abunai, a Chicago-based art and electronic music group is celebrating the launch of their new website and compilation. The launch party, at Elastic Art Foundation's 3030, 3030 W. Courtland, is $5-$10 suggested donation at the door and BYOB. There will be live music and art on display with the Team: Abunai staff representing their work. Danger[at]teamabunai.org for more information.

SAIC Spring Art Sale

The annual Spring Art Sale happens today and tomorrow, featuring artwork from students of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jewelry, paintings, sculpture, multimedia, prints, photos, and probably a few more categories of art will be for sale at the school's Ballroom, which is at 112 S. Michigan. The hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM today, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM tomorrow. See the Spring Art Sale's site for full details.

 

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