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Tuesday, February 13 2007
Robben Island Singers @ UIC
The Robben Island Singers, former South African political prisoners turned musical ambassadors, will perform at the UIC Theater (1044 W. Harrison Street) at 4pm. The event is co-sponsored by the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. For more information call (312) 413-5353 or visit the website.
It Happened One Night @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre continues a Valentine's Day series of great love stories with screenings of the Frank Capra film It Happened One Night. The film screens today at 5:10, 7:20 and 9:30. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Bingo Tango @ MCA
Bingo in the MCA Cafe, with numbers called by "local art stars," and tango demonstrations during intermission. So you've got something more fabulous to do on a Tuesday night? Right. Free, 6 PM, 220 E Chicago. For more information, call 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
Fired! @ Film Center
This movie explores the phenomenon of getting fired by following actress-writer Annabelle Gurwitch as she talks with friends, celebrities, professionals, and pundits. Screens at 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM this evening. Tickets are $7 to $9. 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
Winediva on WGN @ Chicago Auto Show
Visit Gapersblock pal Christine Blumer, owner of Winediva Enterprises, on February 13th at the Chicago Auto Show. She'll be chatting about wines to share with your sweetie on The Steve Cochran Show broadcast live from the Chevrolet booth at about 1:00pm. Don't have plans to gawk at the new hybrids on a Tuesday afternoon? No worries, you can tune in to 720 am or stream live from the WGN website.
Genetic Testing and Life Decisions @ IIT
The Illinois Humanities Council continues its series of events to foster a public dialogue around science and culture, Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of Genetics, with this panel about the ethics of genetic testing. The program also includes live theater and a film screening. 6 PM at the McCormick Tribune Campus Center. 3201 S State. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-422-5580 or email ihc [at] prairie [dot] org. For more information visit the website.
