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Monday, April 25 2005
GOAt "Gods & Government" @ Schubas
The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations stops at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, for "Gods & Government," a debate the on the role religion should play in government and its role in US foreign policy, among other related topics (scroll down to date). The 7-9pm talk will be moderated by Josh Shapera of 8th Grade & Rax Trax Studios with speakers Father James Halsted of DePaul University and Dr. Michael McDuffee of Moody Bible Institute. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
4 Murders Opening @ Red Orchid Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells, announces the opening 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 7pm premiere here or call 312-943-8722 for more information. The play runs through June 5.
Politics in the Mix
The League of Women Voters of Chicago hosts a "Politics in the Mix" cocktail reception to kick off its yearlong "I Am the Government" project, focused on building civic involvement in the city's 18-29 population. The League says this event "is for young and old, north-siders and south-siders, political operatives and the apolitical, the well-to-do and well-wishers, all in an effort to raise awareness, raise money, and raise the bar for the political engagement of Chicago's young adults." All of the city's aldermen, state and federal representatives, and Mayor Daley have been invited; could be worth it just to see who shows up. Tickets are $20 ($30 if you're over 30). 6pm-8pm at the Microsoft offices, 77 W. Wacker Drive, 23rd Floor. RSVP (by April 22, please) to Chris Miller, 312-939-5935 x24, or online here.
Jonathan Safran Foer Reading @ Darkroom
Jonathan Safran Foer--author of Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close--reads at the Darkroom (2210 W. Chicago) tonight at 730P. Foer has won numerous awards and props from Rolling Stone and Esquire for Everything is Illuminated. His new book is told from the perspective of a 9 year old child coping with the loss of a father in the World Trade Center attacks. Stop by New City to RSVP for yourself and one other guest. 21 and over.
