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Thursday, March 30 2006
Shuddhabrata Sengupta @ Film Center
As part of the Conversations at the Edge series, media practitioner Sengupta delivers a multi-media presentation on the Raqs Media Collective as well as Sarai New Media Lab, which he co-founded. 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.
Gen Art's Shop CHICago
Featuring over 50 up and coming accessory and clothing designers as well as local boutiques, Gen Art's Shop CHICago is the place for exploring new trends in fashion. Pick up gift bags, enjoy beauty treatments and sip on cocktails while browsing the selection and taking in a fashion show presentation. 6-11pm at the Great Hall at Union Station, 210 S. Canal St. Free and open to the public, 21+, but RSVP is required.
Cracklin Moth @ Hideout
Cracklin Moth, a local al-country band, recently finished work on their new record and are playing tonight at the Hideout. Rumored not to "sound terribly similar to any of their in-town contemporaries" but instead produce songs that are "decidedly fresh, like the autobiography of a young American, lost in the rainy streets of Chicago." They go on at 9pm with Frog Holler rounding out the set. $8, 21+ at 1354 W. Wabansia. Call 773-227-4433 for more information.
Adam Langer @ Loyola
Adam Langer, author of GB Book Club selection Crossing California and its follow-up The Washington Story, makes a stop at Loyola tonight to discuss his work. Free and open to the public, although reservations can be made. 6pm in Hussey Lounge, Damen Hall, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd. Call 773-508-2658 for more information.
Half-Handed Cloud, Liz Janes @ Empty Bottle
Half-handed Cloud, Liz Janes & Create(!), and the Singleman Affair play the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, tonight. Doors open at 9:30pm, tickets are $8, 21 and over.
Opening: Pierrot Lunaire: A Cabaret Opera @ MCA
The new music ensemble eighth blackbird, along with soprano Lucy Shelton, perform music by Arnold Schoenberg in a cabaret opera designed by Blair Thomas. A conversation with the performers and designer follows tonight’s program. Tickets are $18-22. 7:30 PM, 220 E Chicago Ave. For more information, call 312-397-4010 or visit the website.
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