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TODAY
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BY DAY
Tuesday, July 11 2006
Iranian Anthology Contributors @ Women & Children First
Editor Persis Karim and contributors Layla Dowlashahi and Parissa Milani stop by Women & Children First to discuss their anthology Let Me Tell You Where I've Been: New Writing by Women of the Iranian Diaspora. The work "collects the distinctly feminine voices of more than 50 women of Iranian descent, challenging both the patriarchal literary tradition of Iran and the singular portrayls in the west of Iranian Women as veiled, silent, and submissive." 7:30pm at 5233 N. Clark St; free and open to the public. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Screening: Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop
To bring Local First Chicago's "Independent Week" dedicated to shopping local, the Chopin Theatre will a hold a screening of the new documentary Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop. The documentary follows the two filmmakers as they travel through 32 states without interstates or chain stores. No McDonald's or Wal-Marts -- just Mom & Pop. 6:30pm at 1543 W. Division St. $5 for Local First Chicago members and $15 for non-members. Call 773-732-1701 or 773-395-2133 for more information.
Saul Bellow Lecture @ Newberry Library
Author and critic Bette Howland discusses Chicago's influence on Bellow's work. Free, 6 PM. 60 W Walton Street. For more information, call 312-255-3700 or visit the website.
Rush Hour Concert @ St. James Cathedral
Professional musicians who play with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Chamber Musicians, and other ensembles perform at this series of free, 30-minute chamber music concerts. Doors open at 5:15 PM, with refreshments. Tonight's music starts at 5:45 PM and is presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate. 65 E Huron. For more information, visit the website.
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ MCA
Kick back at the Museum of Contemporary Art after work. Check out the farmer's market out front (it closes by 6 PM), wander through the exhibits (MCA admission is free Tuesdays), and conclude your evening lounging on the terrace, listening to jazz (the concert starts at 5:30 PM) and enjoying one of the best views in Chicago. For more information, call MCA at 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
