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Sunday, January 22 2006
Illinois Action Team Celebrates Roe v. Wade
Join the Illinois Choice Action Team in a counter-protest against the anti-choice movement as they celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the groundbreaking Roe v. Wade case. Meet at 8:15am at the Northeast corner of LaSalle and Division. Email ilchoiceactionteam[at]hotmail[dot]com for more information.
Chicago Consortium of Community Music Schools @ Cultural Center
Ever wonder what a prodigy sounds like? Talented students as young as 7 from Chicago-area music schools perform at this free concert, which starts at 3 PM in Preston Bradley Hall. 78 E Washington Street. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Stories on Stage @ MCA
Chicago Public Radio's Stories on Stage happens again this afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 East Chicago Avenue). This afternoon's program is the first Stories on Stage for a younger audience, as they present a selection of stories for 9 to 12 year old children. The program starts at 2:30 PM; tickets are available at the MCA box office by calling (312) 397-4010.
Tribute to Little Brother @ Millennium Park
Chicago jazz legend Little Brother Montgomery is honored by Erwin Helfer and Barrelhouse Chuck at the Pritzker Pavilion this afternoon. Free, 3 – 5 PM, but arrive at least an hour early to snag one of the 260 seats on the glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled stage. For more information, call 312-744-3315 or visit the website.
StoryStudio Writer's Cafe
If you need a bit of change of pace from the neighborhood coffee shop to get your writing in gear, then you might want to head over to StoryStudio Chicago's Writer's Cafe today. Ten dollars gets you unlimited snacks and coffee, tea, or soda (who doesn't like snacks?) and you can get some peer revision done during your breaks. Email info {at} storystudiochicago.com to let them know you'll be stopping by. The cafe runs from 11am-3pm.
Gary Schepers benefit show @ the Hideout
Two benefit shows for Gary Schepers, a long-time local soundman recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, will be going on at today at the Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia. There will be a kids show from noon to 4pm, featuring The Blisters, Nora O’Connor, and Wee Hairy Beasties (featuring Jon Langord, Sally Timms, Kelly Hogan, and Devil In a Woodpile). In the evening, Califone, Edith Frost, and Chris Mills will be playing. For more information about this show, see the Hideout’s website; see the Bloodshot Records website for more information about the series of benefit concerts going on for Schepers.
Speed Skating Classic
Ice Skaters of all levels are invited to this speed skating event, sanctioned by the Amateur Skating Association of Illinois at the McFetridge Sports Center (3843 N. California Avenue). Races will be held starting at 9am. Preregistration is necessary by January 16, for a fee of $15. For more information, call Joe Sarna (312) 744-1179 or download a form online.
