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Torture Panel @ Noyes CAC

In conjunction with its staging of Sam Shepard�s play The God of Hell, Evanston�s Next Theater Company inaugurates this season�s Saturday Salon Series with a free panel discussion on "Looking (the other way) at torture: How much is too much in the war on terror?� The panel, which starts at 4 PM, features Doug Cassel, Andrew Koppelman, and Eric Posner, and is moderated by Danny Postel. Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston. For more information, call 847-475-6763 or visit the website.

DEPART-ment

It's not your regular department store. You won't find your Juicy, your Express or even your Old Navy Performance Fleece here. These accessories, clothing and numerous other items are all made by hand, by actual people who put their heart and soul into the goods they sell. It's not a craft fair, per se, as there are racks and check-out counters and people to help you find what you need. It's like being a regular store, but you leave knowing you're not contributing to the homogenization of consumer culture. (Oh yeah...I just broke out the sociology words.) This season's DEPART-ment is open this Friday 7-11pm, Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Located at Open-End, 2000 W. Fulton #310, cash and check only. Call 312-560-1442 for more information.

Mint & Plain Jane Sidewalk Sale

Two lovely, independent boutiques in Lincoln Park are holding a sidewalk sale today from 10am-5pm. Mint offers everything from jewerly to glass to funky cards while Plain Jane features vintage clothing and accessories in addition to their custom-fit pants and jeans. Mint will also offer special discounts inside the store on this day. Both are located at 1450 W. Webster Ave. Call 773-322-2944 or email info[at]mintboutique[dot]com for more information.

Hunnert Car Pileup

As Good Charlotte famously put it, "Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money." Well, maybe it's not so famous and, as a girl, I can say that it's not entirely true, but if you do like cars, whether you're a boy or a girl, you should check out the 2005 Hunnert Car Pileup show at the Grundy County Speedway. It's a traditional hot rod show, featuring 50's style hot rods and rock-a-billy bands and all that stuff. Admission is $5 and the show starts at 9am. The Grundy County Speedway is located at 8890 N. Rt. 47, in Morris.

Lillstreet Studio Artists' Sale

More than 30 artists are selling their work at today's Studio Artists open house at Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. It's a great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping or peek at some artists' studio spaces. Free, 10am to 6pm on the second and third floors.

Collaboraction's Beggar's Banquet

At 7pm tonight is Collaboraction's Fourth Annual Gala of Decadence and Debauchery Beggar's Banquet. The evening of "experiential dining" combines the creativity and design of Collaboractions with the culinary skills of celebrated Chicago restaurant chefs. There will be live and silent auctions in addition to the dramatic events Collaboraction has planned. Tickets are pricey at $150 per person, but the evening benefits the non-profit arts organization, which should make you feel all fuzzy now as well as at tax time. Call 312-226-9633 to purchase tickets and for more information. The event takes place at the River East Arts Center, 435 E. Illinois St.

Mass Hysteria Release Party

Scratched your Chicago: The Underworld Mixtape because of too much love? Hear the newest stuff from Mass Hysteria as they release The Chicago Underworld Vol. 2 Mixtape tonight. Catch Mass Hysteria live with Kool G Rap, Earatik Statik and Pacifics. Hosted by Prime. The Abbey Pub 3420 W. Grace (off Elston). 8PM Door, 9PM Show. 18 and over show. $15

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