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TODAY
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BY DAY
Wednesday, September 06 2006
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
This month's Reading Under the Influence focuses on the subject of labor. Special guest Todd Dills, editor of The2ndHand and author of the recent Sons of the Rapture, reads tonight with local writers Dana Litoff, Zak Mucha, Margaret Sullivan and all the RUI regulars. 7-10pm at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. Admission is $3. Email thehotreadings[at]hotmail[dot]com for more information.
"Guns and Roses" Hejfina Fall Fashion Show
Hejfina, a lifestyle boutique in Wicker Park, is holding a "Guns and Roses" fall fashion show to celebrate their sescond anniversary. Come check out their clothing, shoes, accessories and furniture for both men and women from 8:30-11pm. Free at Stop Smiling Studio, 1372 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 773-772-0002 for more information.
Celebrate Brazil @ Newberry Library
Ambassador Ricardo Carvalho discusses Brazil's government, economy, and contributions during this commemoration of Brazilian Independence Day, presented by the Wednesday Club. A light reception begins at 5:30 PM. $6 to $9, 60 W Walton. For more information, visit the website.
Bluebird @ Chicago Cultural Center
This Dutch film for young audiences, about a 13-year-old girl who suddenly finds herself being bullied by her peers, was the Netherlands' entry for the 2005 foreign language Oscar. Presented by Cinema/Chicago's International Connections series. Free. 7:30pm. Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E Randolph.
La Pena: Samba @ Old Town School
As part of the Old Town School's free fall Latin folk music and dance showcase, Chicago Samba (a Brazilian dance band) and Samba 1 (a dance troupe) perform this evening at 8:30 PM, in celebration of Brazilian Independence Day. 4544 N Lincoln. For more information, call 773-728-6000 or visit the website.
Jane Addams Birthday Conversations on Peace and Justice
Celebrating the incomparable Jane Addam's birthday, the Hull House Museum is holding the first annual Birthday Conversations on Peace and Justice. Peace activist and Nobel Prize nominee Kathy Kelly will be on board to celebrate and share her experiences in Beirut. Also participating in the talk is Beth Richie, UIC Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Gender and Women's Studies, and Dawn Dalton, who works with the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy program of Uptown Center Hull House. Free and open to the public at 3pm in the courtyard (come early from 12-1pm for free cake!). The Hull House Museum is located at 800 S. Halsted. Call 312-413-5353 for more information.
Women in Film Executive Breakfast Series
"Corporate Marketing Professionals" is this topic of this Women in Film Executive Breakfast Series. Issues to be addressed include the evolving role of corporate advertising in corporate marketing, new trends in the future of corporate marketing and the impact they have on the "media creation industry," and others. 8am-10am at Grand Luxe Cafe, 600 N. Michigan Ave. $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Email selina[at]wifchicago[dot]org for reservations and information.
A Light in the Village @ Cultural Center
The Rasaka Theater Company presents a staged reading of John Clifford's "effective modern parable about a poor Indian family and its corrupt masters." Free, 7:30 PM, in the Studio Theater. 77 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-777-1070.
Mexican Bus Ride @ Cultural Center
See a movie on the first floor of the Cultural Center, while eating a catered, sister-city (Mexico City) -influenced meal from Fox & Obel. 5:30 PM, 78 E Washington, $15. Reservations are required: call 312-742 TIXS (8497). For more information, visit the website.
