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TODAY
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Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, September 28 2007
GB Get-Together @ Green Eye
Holy crap, it's the end of September already!? Join the staff of Gapers Block at the Green Eye Lounge, 2403 W. Homer (at Western and the Blue Line), from 9pm till about midnight for drinks and commiseration over how fast this year has gone by. We should be at the tables near the front door, but just keep your eye out for GB stickers and you'll find us.
Bon Mots Cd Release Party @ Hideout
Come see one of the most talked about band's in the city for their sophomore CD release party with Welcome to Ashley. The show is $8 which includes a copy of the Bon Mot's new CD. The show is at the Hideout and starts at 10pm.
Adventures in Modern Music @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle and The Wire present the fifth annual Adventures in Modern Music, a five-day festival of unusual music. The concert series continues tonight with performances by Qui, Excepter, Thomas Ankersmit and Leslie Keffer. The show starts at 9:00 PM; tickets are $15, and can be purchased through the Empty Bottle Website. Also see the Empty Bottle Website for a complete schedule of the festival. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.
Movies in the Park: Flushed Away
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screening: Flushed Away (PG) at Kosciuszko Park (2732 N. Avers Ave.). The screening starts tonight at dusk, and is free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
Preservation Chicago Autumn Benefit @ Opera Lofts
From 6:30pm to 9:30pm Preservation Chicago hosts their autumn benefit at the former scene studio and warehouse of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Opera Lofts, 2545 S. Dearborn Street. Advance tickets are $50 ($65 at the door) and provide you with complimentary drinks, hors d' oeuvres, a guided tour, live opera, entrance to the silent auction and a view from the roof. Additional details and tickets are available via their website. Call 773.489.0300 for other options and information.
Pilsen East Artists' Open House
Artists and galleries around 18th and S Halsted open their studios and gardens and host opening receptions throughout this weekend in this event organized by the Chicago Arts District. Festivities kick off tonight with an opening reception at 2003 S Halsted, 6 PM to 10 PM. Free. For more information, call 312-738-8000, x 112 or visit the website.
L. Curt Erler @ Barbara's
L. Curt Erler reads from his memoir, Southside Kid: Chiacgo 1942-1960, at Barbara's UIC location, 1218 South Halsted St. Free. 7:30pm. Call 312-413-2665 for more information.
Opening: Casting a Shadow @ Block Museum of Art
This exhibit, which runs through 9 December, displays the evidence of Alfred Hitchcock's film making process, including drawings, storyboards, and other documents. Through 9 December. 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston. For more information, call 847-491-4000 or visit the website.
