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TODAY
Thursday, May 9
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, July 17 2007
Mirah, Laura Viers @ Logan Square Auditorium
The K Records crown gem will be gracing our city on Tuesday night, no doubt dropping some material from the upcoming Share This Place. To double up the "totally hot librarian" quotient, Laura Viers will open. Show starts at 9:30.
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
The Gene Wilder comedy Young Frankenstein kicks off the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, which starts tonight at Butler Field in Grant Park (at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive). The film starts at 8:56 p.m., but Ebert and Roeper will be leading a discussion of the film starting at 8:15 p.m., so get there early! (Weather permitting.)
Movies in the Park
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screenings: Akeelah and the Bee (PG) at Hermitage Park (5839 S. Wood St.) and also at Augusta Park (4433 W. Augusta Blvd.); and Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) at No. 511 Park (630 N. Kingsbury St.). The screenings start tonight at dusk, and are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
The Straight Story @ Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long festival of the films of David Lynch. Today's film is Lynch's mainstream work for Disney, 1999's The Straight Story. The film shows today at 8:00 PM; see the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Series A @ Hyde Park Art Center
The Hyde Park Art Center dips into reading with Series A, a series featuring experimental writing through readings, discussions and performance. This month Eckhard Gerdes and Jen Karmin share their works. Free and open to the public at 7pm, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Call 773-324-5520 for more information.
Machine Fest Opening Night
Machine Fest is an 11 day event that promises to be something different then all the other festivals - or at least longer. A new name for the 8th year of the Music With Meaning Festival, Machine Fest will feature local writers, bands and artists together at venues across the city. Sponsored by Machine Media it wil feature talent from Gapersblock, Avant/Chicago, WLUW and countless others. Visit the website for the daily details. Tonight features Mannequin Men, Fetor and Thunderwing with DJs at Liar's Club.
Demo swap @ Sonotheque
Ramp Chicago presents a demo night at Sonotheque (1444 W. Chicago Avenue). Musicians, VJs and designers are encouraged to bring copies of their demo recordings, DVDs, portfolios, etc. and meet & greet with a group of producers, audio engineers, and each other. Music will be provided by Bounte, Protman, Emulsion and Liz Revision, with visuals by Spiderback and Psonikadia. The networking event starts at 5:00 PM; admission is $5, or $2 if you're bringing in a stack of demos. See the Liz Revision site for futher details.
Audrey Niffenegger @ Chicago History Museum
The author of 2005 GB Book Club pick The Time Traveler's Wife discusses the genesis of her best-selling novel at this free event, which will be followed by a book signing. 6:30 PM, 1601 N Clark. Click here to make a reservation; visit the website for more 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.
