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Thursday, September 01 2005
Food and Film on the Rooftop
Part of Stirring Things Up in Chicago, the Food and Film on the Rooftop series features a different film every Thursday, through September 1, shown on the rooftop of the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph. The $15 admission covers the family-style picnic dinner catered by Fox & Obel. Each dinner will relate to the movie in some way. Reservations are required for the 7pm screenings; call 312-744-9350 to save your spot. Tonight's film is Fried Green Tomatoes.
Chicago Jazz Festival
This weekend’s Grant Park extravaganza is the Chicago Jazz Festival, now in its 27th year. The festival begins with a ticketed performance at Symphony Center on Thursday evening. Click here for tickets. Click here for a schedule of performances at three Grant Park stages, including homages to Charlie Weeks, King Oliver, drummer Tony Williams, and Charlie Parker. The free festival runs from 12N to 9:30 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call 312-744-3370 for more information.
IDSA Fight Club Series: Gentrification
The IDSA's Fight Club series battles on, this time on Thursday Sept. 1 at 1812 West Hubbard St. Drinks and snacks start at 6:45, and the fight begins at 7:15. Being late to this event sounds scary, and it's $5 at the door for non-ISDA members. I am Jack's details.
