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Friday, August 12 2005
Glamorama Oh'5
For fashion, music, comedy and the fuzzy feeling you get knowing you're supporting a good cause, there's none other than Glamorama Oh'5. This Marshall Field's sponsored event mixes fashion with rock 'n' roll for an intense showing, featuring everything from John Varvatos and Zac Posen to the sounds of the B-52's. Be sure to get a preview of the available merchandise. This year's event benefits the Children's Cancer Research Fund and the Art Institute of Chicago. Tickets range from $50-$250. 7:30pm at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. Call 312-462-6363 for more information.
3rd I Chicago Film Screening @ Chicago Filmmakers
Tonight at 6:30pm, 3rd I presents a screening of "Muslims or Heretics?" by Naeem Mohaiemen (56 min., DV, Documentary, Bengali with English Subtitles). The film documents the Ahmadiyyas, a small Muslim sect that is at the center of a growing storm in South Asia. Militant Islamic groups accuse them of following a new prophet after Mohammed and "spoiling the spirit of Islam." 3rd I is a non-profit national organization committed to promoting diverse images of South Asians through independent film. Chicago Filmmakers is located at 5243 N. Clark, 2nd Floor (773.293.1447). Admission: $7 general, $4 CF members. Email thirdi-chicago{at}thirdi.org for more information.
Dax Pierson Benefit @ Empty Bottle
Tonight at the Empty Bottle: A Benefit for The Dax Pierson Recovery Fund featuring Tortoise and Locks. Please come down for a special benefit for the Dax Pierson Recovery Fund. Earlier this year, Subtle and Themselves keyboardist Dax Pierson suffered a severe spinal injury after a van he was touring in lost control and left the road. Pierson has spent the months since recovering at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research in Texas, and is making great strides though he’s still confined to a wheelchair. At this point, Pierson is purportedly set to leave the Rehabilitation center and will soon be returning to the Bay Area. This benefit, one among many organized around the world, will seek to raise funds to cover the high, high costs of his care and recovery. Local supergroup Tortoise will headline, and Locks will open. (10pm; $12 advance, $15 doors) (For those of you unable to attend the benefit but are still interested in making a donation, you can do so through PayPal.)
Ginza Holiday Festival
The Midwest Buddhist Temple is proud to sponsor the 50th Annual Ginza Holiday celebration in Chicago from 11:30 am-9:30pm (starting at 5:30pm on Friday) on August 12-14, 2005 at 435 W. Menomonee St. Chicago. This is a three day festival featuring Japanese culture, stage shows, crafts, food and merchandise. There will be a raffle, entertainment, and lots of different musical demonstrations. For more information, contact the Midwest Buddhist Temple 312-943-7801.
Moonlit Canoe Trip
Tonight, the City of Chicago Park District hosts a Moonlit Canoe and Kayak Dinner Trip from 6-9pm. Launch from Clark Park and then paddle up to River Park. Enjoy a boxed dinner as the sun goes down then paddle back to Clark Park. A perfect "date night" for parents or anyone looking for a little urban adventure. For ages 12 and up-experience is encouraged. You must register in advance. Fee: $18 per person. For more information, call (312) 742-5039.
Old Town School Garage Sale
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their annual garage sale, a giant clearinghouse of old and new music equipment from their music store, the Different Strummer. The school goes through a lot of equipment over the year, and the garage sale is a good place to get a good deal on new, slightly used, or heavily used guitars, banjos, drums, or any other instrument the store might rent out to the students. The sale starts today at 10:00 AM, and runs through Sunday the 14th. See the Old Town School site for full details. Old Town School of Folk Music: 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue. (773) 751-3398.
