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Wednesday, February 22 2006
The Newlywed Game @ Cultural Center
Chicago Scriptworks presents a staged reading of Cheryl Winkelmann’s new screenplay The Newlywed Game, tonight at 7 PM in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Studio Theater. Linger after the performance to talk with the director, writer, and cast. 77 E. Randolph Street. A $5 donation is requested. Email rsvp-at-chicagoscriptworks-dot-org to make a reservation. For more information, visit the website.
Not Funny @ Cultural Center
Curators and artists represented in Situation Comedy: Humor in Recent Art discuss what is and is not funny in the ongoing exhibition. This free event takes place at 6 PM in the Exhibit Hall. 78 E Washington Street. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Johnny Cash's Birthday @ Delilah's
Joe Camarillo and Jon Langford of the Waco Brothers assume DJ duties in honor of the 74th anniversary of Johnny Cash's birth at Delilah's, 2771 North Lincoln Ave. Call 773-472-2771.
Neo-Futurist benefit @ Four Moon Tavern
The Neo-Futurists are holding a benefit this evening at the Four Moon Tavern (1847 W. Roscoe, one block east of Damen). From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the theater group gets a percentage of the food & drink sold, so stop by and have a beer with the Neo-Futurists.
Radio Plays @ Cultural Center
Expand your conception of radio drama by checking out this performance by the AFTRA/SAG Senior Radio Players, a group dedicated to “keeping alive the uniqueness of radio as the theater of the imagination." Tonight’s performances include a Sam Spade murder mystery and a sitcom, circa 1930 – 1945. Free, at the Cassidy Theater. 78 E Washington Street, 7 PM. For more information, visit the website.
Vintage Beer Fest @ Delilah's
Raising the standards for noontime drinking, Delilah's hosts a tasting of over 60 vintage beers (expect strong ales, blondes, and bitters) from more than 40 different breweries. Local brewers include Three Floyds and Goose Island. $20. 12 PM to 6 PM, 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-472-2771.
Anna-Lisa Cox @ Newberry Library
The author of A Stronger Kinship discusses the little-known Michigan town of Covert, site of a completely integrated community for more than 100 years. Free, 6 PM. 60 W. Walton St. For more information, call 312-255-3700 or visit the website.
