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Saturday, September 03 2005
Eighth Illinois Cavalry @ Evanston Historical Society
The Eighth Illinois Cavalry stops at the Evanston Historical Society to deliver a "living history lecture that explores the everyday life of soldiers in the American Civil War." Presented in conjunction with the museum's exhibit, "A Great War Enthusiam: Evanston and the Civil War," the talk takes place at Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St. and costs $5. To reserve your chance to see these local Civil War reenactors, call 847-475-3410.
Chicago Jazz Festival
This weekend’s Grant Park extravaganza is the Chicago Jazz Festival, now in its 27th year. 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. Call 312-744-3370 for more information.
Mass Hysteria Live @ The Note
If you missed Mass Hysteria w/ Juice last Sunday at the Abbey Pub, don't make the same mistake this weekend. Catch Mass Hysteria w/ Juice and Eratik Statik at the Note, 1565 N. Milwaukee, 1-5 AM, $10, 21 & up.
