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TODAY
Friday, April 26
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BY DAY
Thursday, February 23 2006
826CHI Wine and Dumplings Fundraiser
At 6:30 tonight, 826CHI is hosting a wine and dumplings fundraiser at their 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave location. Chicago Tribune wine writer Bill Daley and food writer Monica Eng, as well as wine consultant Magan Eng, will be there to discuss their favorite wine and dumplings, as well as offer personal recommendations. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the 826CHI website.
Ow-Box Winter Benefit Auction
For 96 years Ox-Bow at 847 W. Jackson has hosted a fleet of burgeoning artists. Tonight's Winter Benefit Auction not only helps raise funds for the artists' residency, it also provides art lovers with the chance to purchase works by Ed Paschke, Ellen Lanyon and Karl Wirsum in a silent auction featuring over 100 pieces of art. Robert Amft is this year's guest of honor, having contributed to the art world for over 70 years. Tickets are $75 in advance, $95 at the door. 5:30-9:30pm. Call 312-897408 for tickets and information.
Confessions of a Sociopath @ Film Center
As part of the Conversations at the Edge series, Joe Gibbons screens four of his recent videos. 6 PM. Tickets are $9, or $5 for Film Center members. 164 N. State St. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
Erotic Iron Poet @ darkroom
The Guild Complex presents Iron Poet Erotic Version, where teams of poet-improvisers compete before an audience that provides “secret ingredients.” The evening also includes music, an erotic photobooth, and refreshments. 2210 W. Chicago, 6 PM. $15 at the door or $10 in advance. For more information, click here or call 1-877-394-5061.
Urban Sandbox Open Mic Extravaganza @ Ice Factory
Hosted by Def Poet Dan Sully, tonight’s featured visual art is by Jane Ryder and featured word artists include poets from the Louder than a Bomb teen poetry competition and the Speak'Easy Ensemble. $2. 8 PM (doors open at 7:30), 526 N. Ashland Ave. For more information, visit the website.
James L. Swanson @ Newberry Library
The author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer discusses his work tonight at 6 PM. Free. 60 W. Walton St. For more information, call 312-255-3700 or visit the website.
