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Tuesday, September 13 2005
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Kick-Off Party
Come help Sketchfest kick-off the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival by enjoying good food, liquor, an auction with desirable prizes and the chance to learn more about the festival. You'll also get the chance to watch the premier of "Sketchfest '05: The Sequel," a documentary showing the highlights of this year's festival. The group is still in their application process, so if you're interested in participating, this would be an excellent way to make your presence known. Advance tickets are $20; $25 at the door. The partying happens at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, from 7:30-10:30pm. Email info[at]chicagosketchfest[dot]net for more information.
Aerial Photo Lecture and Signing
If you've visited Millenium Park this summer, it's likely you've seen the outdoor photo exhibit of aerial photos of the Chicago area by Terry Evans. Come out and meet the artist and get a signed copy of the collection of these photos at a Chicago Architecture Foundation event. The CAF says: "Viewing places from above draws attention to important issues on the ground, and renown landscape photographer Terry Evans's beautifully composed aerial photographs of Chicago and the surrounding region are provocative embodiments of this fact. These not to be missed photos, on view at Millennium Park through October 10, are a thought-provoking portrait that captures the unique qualities of our metropolitan area. Terry Evans' work has been widely exhibited by several major museums, and is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship." Tickets are $20 ($10 for CAF members) $10 of the admission fee will be credited towards a purchase of "Revealing Chicago: An Aerial Portrait". Register online or call (312) 922-3432 x225. The program starts tonight at 6pm at The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery at the ArchiCenter, 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Rammer Jammer Yellowhammer @ the Book Cellar
If you made it to last night's book club meeting, well, you'll know how to get to the Book Cellar, won't you? And, if not, it's quite easily located in Lincoln Square. Regardless, you'll want to head that way tonight for a reading from Rammer Jammer Yellowhammer by its author, New York Times writer Warren St. John. This isn't just any reading, though; sez St. John, "The store is seizing on the book's tailgating theme and has secured a supply of draft beer from the Four Moon Tavern, and I think there will be hot dogs or some other form of deliciously unhealthy stadium fare." For more info on the book, which journeys into the heart of sports fandom, visit the website and its attendant blog. The fun starts at 7pm.
Chicago Smart Business Hour and Green Drinks
From 5:00-6:30pm, participate in the Chicago Smart Business Hour where you can "network and learn with other forward thinking business professionals." Tonight's Open Mic focuses on Business and Sustainability. No RSVP is required, but there is a $4 cover charge. Immediately following this, from 6:30-9:15pm, is Chicago Green Drinks whose panel topic will focus on Faith-based Sustainability Initiatives. There is a $4 cover for this as well, $2 for students and low-income participants. $6 covers the cost of both events. Call 312-670-7812 for more information on either talk. The evening takes place at Jefferson Tap & Grille, 325 N. Jefferson.
