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Friday, March 29

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Jerry Pinkney @ AIC

Jerry Pinkney, author and illustrator of Caldecott Award winner Noah's Ark, stops at the Art Institute to partake in their Meet the Artist Series. The event will take place in the museum's Price Auditorium, located on the lower level near the exhibition Fantasy, Facts, and Furry Friends, of which Pinkney is a featured artist. Pinkney can be seen at both 11am and 2pm. The Art Institute is located at 111 S. Michigan Ave.; call 312-857-7161 for more information. This event is free with museum admission.

Empty Bowls

The Cuentos Foundation, an organization that "creates and facilitates cross-cultural interdisciplinary art programs," presents Empty Bowls, an afternoon of music, art and good conversation over a simple meal of soup and bread. There is a suggested donation of $9 or one or more non-perishable food items for the event, for which you will receive your soup and a handmade ceramic bowl to take home and the warm feeling you get knowing that your gifts will go toward helping the Local Soup Kitchen and the International Woman to Woman Foundation. The soup's on at 6321 N. Clark St., from 3-6pm. Call 773-761-4165 for more information.

57th St. Art Fair

Today, from 11am-6pm, the 58th annual 57th St. Art Fair will exhibit work from over 300 artists throughout the US and Canada. There will be everything painting to jewlery to photography and more. The two-day fair is free and open to the public. Read more about their history here or call 773-493-3247 for more information. The fair is held in Hyde Park, along 57th St., as is befitting to its name.

Too Much Light Kids!

The Neo-Futurists present "Too Much Light Kids!", a family-friendly version of their long-running late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. GB's Alejandra Valera reviewed the show when it ran last December; read the review here. Appropriate for ages 6 and up, "Too Much Light Kids!" happens at 2:00 PM on Saturday afternoons through June 25 at the Neo-Futurarium. Admission: kids get in for $1-6 ($1 x the roll of a six-sided die), adults get in for $8-13 ($7 + the roll of a six-sided die). Group rates available; call (773) 878-4557 for details. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). General show details: (773) 275-5255.

Diatribe Zine Reading

Diatribe Media is holding their monthly zine reading; this month's theme is religion. Hosted by Kate Sandler of Brainiac, the free reading will feature pieces by Aaron Cynic, Katherine Hodges, Billy Roberts and Grant Schreiber. Come to Mojoe's Cafe Lounge, 2256 W. Roscoe, at 7:30pm to hear what transpires. Call 773-388-1236 for more information.

Ignite! 2005

Gen Art is hosting their second annual Ignite!, "a multi-media extravaganza featuring ground-breaking films, visual art and photography, fashion and live performances all in an evironment that celebrates Chicago's urban scene." From 8-9pm there is the VIP Pre-Reception and from 9pm-1am there is the main event at 800 W. Superior. Drinks will be complimentary. Visit the site for information on tickets, $15-$50, or call 312-229-1701 to purchase them by phone.

Bloomingdale Trail Spring Cleanup & Picnic

Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail and the City of Chicago Departments of Streets and Sanitation and Environment are organizing a Spring Cleanup & Picnic of the proposed Bloomingdale Trail. The cleanup will focus on the eastern section of the trail, lasting from 9am-12pm. Meet the crew, which will include the help of the City's Greencorps, at Leavitt and Milwaukee. The cleared ground will soon be transformed for use as a park and multi-use trail. For more information or to volunteer, call Ben at 773-677-7970 or send an email to info[at]bloomingdaletrail[dot]org.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

This year's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer starts today. So if you see several thousand people walking north along Lake Michigan, that's what's happening. See the Avon Walk site for more information.

Faces of Pilsen

Third Coast Press is holding an opening recepetion for Faces of Pilsen, a "collaborative photo exhibit celebrating the people and places of the Pilsen community." The opening will feature art, poetry, music and food, from 6-11pm at Casa de la Cultura "Mestizarte," 1440 W. 18th St. There is a recommended donation of $2.50 for the night. Call 773-525-6730 for more information.

 

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