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Sunday, October 22 2006
A.Lewellen Open Studio
In honor of Chicago Artists Month, artist Anthony Lewellen will be opening his garage studio at 5006 N. Keeler to the public from 1 to 5pm Saturday and today. Come check out new works, and purchase them from the man himself. Also, a special edition screen print will be run, signed and given away to visitors, an exclusive to this open studio.
Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens Release Party
Catch Chicago natives Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens, as they perform two sets to celebrate the release of their debut album on Delmark Records, Ready Everyday. Mitch Cocanig will will also lend his DJ skills throughout the night. The whole shindig goes down at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). Call 773.227.4433 for more info.
Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens Release Party
Catch Chicago natives Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens, as they perform two sets to celebrate the release of their debut album on Delmark Records, Ready Everyday. Mitch Cocanig will will also lend his DJ skills throughout the night. The whole shindig goes down at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). Call 773.227.4433 for more info.
Hatfield & McCoy @ Viaduct Theater
The House Theatre has scheduled a talkback session after tonight's performance of Hatfield & McCoy at the Viaduct Theater (3111 N. Western) . If you're interested in dicussing the House Theater's current production with the authors and performers, this is the time to see the show! Tickets for the show can be purchased online, or by calling the box office at (773) 251-2195.
Adam Gopnik @ Lookingglass
As part of WFMT's Writers on the Record series, Victoria Lautman interviews New Yorker writer Gopnik, a wonderful memoirist and essayist, whose new book, Through the Children's Gate reflects on raising a family in New York before and after 9/11. The interview begins before a live audience at 11:45 AM. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-832-6788. 821 N Michigan Ave. For more information, visit the website.
Chicago Marathon
We probably don't have to tell you this, but the Chicago Marathon is today. The gun goes off (metaphorically) at 8am in Grant Park. A full run-down of spectator info is available here.
Chi*Town Sirens Roller Derby Bout
The Chi*Town Sirens take on the Arch-Rival Roller Girls from St. Louis tonight at 7pm at the Lynwood Sports Center, 2030 Glenwood-Dyer Road in Lynwood, IL. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Sirens' website or at the door. The Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland, will be holding a pre-bout party, and shuttle buses to the match will leave from the bar starting at 5pm.
