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Tuesday, June 19 2007
Degrees of Separation Release Party
Featherproof Books celebrates the release of its latest venture Degrees of Separation, a postcard book about "post-Katrina responses from designers with a connection to New Orleans." The opening happens from 6-8pm at Suzanne Cummings Gallery, 630 Webster Ave., followed by an after-party at The Apartment from 8pm-12am, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. Both events are free. Email mail[at]featherproof[dot]com for more information.
Seedling Fruit Cooking Class
Seedling Orchard, from South Haven, Michigan, sells fruit at farmers' markets around the city, including Lincoln Square, Wicker Park, and in Evanston. They also offer a free cooking class at the Chopping Block once a month. Each class focuses on a different fruit. Classes run from noon to 1 p.m. Call 773-472-6700 for reservations.
Dating for Queer Nerds
Come to Guthries Tavern tonight to meet smarty, geeky GLBT singles at Dating for Nerds, where you can also engage in board games and trivia quizzes. You could even win nerdy prizes like Aqua Man pinball games, dashboard ninjas and hula girl pocket mirrors. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door and includes one drink. 7pm-10pm at 1300 W. Addison St. Call 312-351-3285 or email nerdsatheart[at]gmail[dot]com for registration and information.
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ MCA
Kick back at the Museum of Contemporary Art after work. Check out the farmer's market out front (it closes by 6 PM), wander through the exhibits (MCA admission is free Tuesdays), and conclude your evening lounging on the terrace, listening to jazz (the concert starts at 5:30 PM) and enjoying one of the best views in Chicago. For more information, call MCA at 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude @ Harold Washington Library
The McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum is sponsoring this talk by the controversial artists (most famous for wrapping things--New York's Central Park, for example). In the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 6 PM. Tickets are $15, or $10 if you're a Freedom Museum or MCA member. 400 S State. For more information, call 312-222-3026 or visit the website.
LWN Prose Show
The Literary Writers Network is holding a prose show at Kate the Great's Book Emporium. The show is a collaborative effort by local writers and readers interested in promoting literary expression and appreciation. This is their first show. 7:30pm at 5550 N. Broadway; admission is free but a $3 donation is suggested. Email info[at]literarywritersnetwork[dot]org or call 773-561-1932 for more information.
365 Days/365 Plays @ Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Public Square of the Illinois Humanities Council presents seven plays by Suzan-Lori Parks, performed by the Congo Square Theatre Company--part of the 365 Days/365 Plays project. Tonight's event begins with a reception at 6 PM, and the performance at 7 PM, followed by a panel discussion. 777 North Green Street. Free, but reservations are recommended: call 312-422-5580 or email events [at] thepublicsquare [dot] org. For more information, visit the website.
