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TODAY
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BY DAY
Sunday, November 12 2006
Worldchanging Party @ Shedd Aquarium
Worldchanging is a new book-slash-movement that aims to provide the tools and knowledge needed to survive in the rapidly changing world. The Worldchanging Tour makes a stop at the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, tonight from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Come "hear about some breakthrough innovations (including appearances by a couple amazing special guests), meet and mingle with other folks out there trying to make the world a better place, and generally celebrate the whole worldchanging community." Free, but RSVP to WorldchangingChi [at] Gmail.com
SOFA @ Navy Pier
SOFA Chicago -- the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art Expo -- runs Friday through Sunday in the Festival Hall on Navy Pier this weekend. Wear out your eyes and your feet viewing selections from 99 galleries and countless artists. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 students/seniors, or $25 for all three days. Hours are:
Fri 11/10 - 11am - 8pm
Sat. 11/11 - 11am - 8pm
Sun. 11/12 - 12pm - 6pm
Colonel Parker doc @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center, as part of their monthly series of music films, presents the Chicago premiere of the documentary Searching For Col. Parker, a look at the man who ended up becoming Elvis Presley's manager. The film screens tonight at 5:30 PM, and again on Thursday, November 16 at 8:15 PM. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
South Union Arts Market
This new market, a couple of blocks south of Roosevelt Road, features arts and crafts for sale, live music, and baked goods. 12 N to 5 PM. $3 suggested donation, 1352 S. Union. For more information, visit the website.
Circuit-bending workshop @ Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents the latest in a series of one-day workshops designed to teach students about a new musical or dance style in a single class. Today's workshop is a circuit-bending class which will teach you how to modify children's electronic toys to have them make sounds they weren't supposed to. The class meets today from 1:00 PM to 4:50 PM at the school; the cost is $40, and you need to bring your own electronic toy (don't forget the batteries!). To register for the class, please see the Old Town School Website. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.
Radio vs. Theater: The Final Smackdown
As part of this year's Rhinoceros Theater Festival, longtime on-stage adversaries Ira Glass (of This American Life fame) and Beau O'Reilly (Chicago playwright and actor) will perform a series of "dueling monogues" on stage tonight at the School of the Art Institute Chicago Ballroom (112 S. Michigan) in a battle for ultimate supremacy. There will be three matches scheduled; showtimes are 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00. For tickets and further information see the Rhinoceros Theater Festival Website or call (773) 539-7838.
Chicago Chamber Orchestra @ Cultural Center
This 3 PM performance includes Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Pachelbel's Canon, and Michael Haydn's Symphony in D Major. Free, in Preston Bradley Hall, 77 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Apartment Therapy's Fall Colors Contest Party
The winners of Apartment Therapy's second annual Fall Colors Contest are announced at a Wrap Party hosted at the North and Clybourn CB2 (800 W. North Ave). Wine and appetizers (provided by Kafka and Provenance) are served, and Apartment Therapy co-founder Mawell Gillingham-Ryan makes an appearance to sign copies of his book, "Apartment Therapy: The Eight Step Home Cure," also available for purchase. This free event takes place from 6:30-8:30 pm. RSVP to sday@cb2.com or call 847.239.6432.
