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Thursday, December 08 2005
Then...Again @ Playground Theater
For three nights, The Playground Theater will host "Then...Again," an improvised play that starts at a relationship's breakup and moves backward to the couple's first kiss. Starring Adrianne Frost and Andy Eninger, the play was a hit at the 2004 Chicago Improv Festival. Doors open at 7:40 for the 8pm show at 3209 N. Halsted. Tickets are $10, running Thursday through Saturday. Call 773-871-3793 to get them and for more information.
Gay Games Kick Off Party
Come to the Hilton Grand Ballroom, 720 S. Michigan, to help celebrate the 2006 Gay Games. Casual attire, 5:30-8:30pm. All are encouraged to come. RSVP by calling 773-433-8011.
Open house @ Intuit
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art hosts an open house this evening from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Come meet the Intuit staff, browse the art currently on display, and enjoy some refreshments ("including OUT-cider!" -- Intuit). The open house, of course, is free and open to the public. Intuit: 756 N. Milwaukee. (312) 243-9088.
Chicago Maps @ the Newberry Library
The Chicago Map Society presents a lecture on Chicago maps from 1612 to 2002 at 6 PM this evening. A wine reception starts at 5:30. $5 non-member donation suggested. 60 W. Walton Street. Call 312-255-3689 for more information or visit the website.
NIkki Giovanni
Women & Children First will host acclaimed writer Nikki Giovanni this Thursday, December 8. Giovanni will read from her new children's book, "Rosa." The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Women & Children First is located at 5233 N. Clark.
