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TODAY
Monday, April 29
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, May 11 2007
Manifest
Thankfully, schools are realizing that the people who have to sit through sluggish graduation ceremonies deserve something more compelling than a three-hour speech by Vaclav Havel. Manifest, Columbia College's annual undergraduate and graduate student show, starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 9:00 p.m. at 600 South Michigan, and includes street performances, an art walk, readings, and more.
Sweet Smell of Success @ Music Box
"I love this dirty town." The Music Box presents a one-week showing of the Burt Lancaster-Tony Curtis classic Sweet Smell of Success on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the film's release. See Roger Ebert's 1997 essay on the film for a primer of the story. Sweet Smell of Success is showing through May 17; see the Music Box Website for showtimes. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Oscar Shorts @ Film Center
If you missed the program of Oscar-nominated short films that played at the Gene Siskel Film Center shortly before this year's Academy Awards program, the films will be screened again this evening at 6:00 PM and again at 10:00 PM. The Film Center will be screening both the live-action nominated short films (the winner in this category was West Bank Story from the US) and the animated shorts (the winner was The Danish Poet from Norway & Canada). Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center Members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Looptopia
Looptopia is a dusk-till-dawn, multiple-event celebration in the Loop. Come see and/or participate in theatrical performances, concerts, dance parties, art exhibits, films, yoga, a scavenger hunt and more, almost all for free, from 5pm till 5am Saturday. View the full schedule here or here.
Mother of a Good Time
In honor of upcoming Mother's Day, the artists and artisans at the Cornelia Arts Building are opening their doors for a party and reception in their various studios, free to the public. Look for artists on both floors! The party is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. this Friday, May 11. The Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 W. Cornelia at Ravenswood.
Lonnie Holley opening reception @ Intuit
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art welcomes artist Lonnie Holley, who will be at the gallery creating site-specific works over the next two weeks. Today there will be an openin reception and talk by Holley; check with Intuit for event times. Intuit: 756 N. Milwaukee. (312) 243-9088.
SAIC student film, video & audio @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a two-day presentation of the work of graduating students of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. You can expect to see hand-drawn animation, computer graphics, 16mm film, digital video, and probably many more. Today's presentations will be at 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM, and there is another presentation scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM. The programs are free, but you have to pick up your tickets at the Film Center box office. A full schedule of films will also be available at the box office. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Sherman Alexie @ Borders
Sherman Alexie, author of such notables as Ten Little Indians and Reservation Blues, comes to Borders Michigan Ave. to discuss his latest work, Flight. The book is a portrait of an orphaned Indian boy who goes back and forth through time to search for his true identity. Free at 7pm, 830 N. Michigan Ave. Call 312-573-0564 for more information.
Young Jazz Lions @ Tuley Park
This concert features the talents of a new generation of Chicago jazz musicians. Tonight's event is part of JazzCity, a collaboration between the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. Free, 7:30 PM, 501 E 90th Pl. For more information, call 312-747-6763 or visit the website.
The Narrator Record Release Party @ The Hideout
Tonight, join Mannequin Men DJs, Tight Phantomz, and The Narrator in celebrating the latter's latest release at The Hideout. Out Tuesday on Flameshovel Records, The Narrator's All That to the Wall is no doubt one of the best local releases of the year. Enjoy some Chi-Town rock at 10 PM at 1354 W Wabansia.
