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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, October 04 2007
Nick Abadzis @ Quimby's
Cartoonist Nick Abadzis is appearing at Quimby's to talk about his recent work, Laika, which tell the true story of the abandoned dog that became Earth's first space traveler. Free. 7pm. 1854 W. North Ave. Call 773-342-0910 for more information.
Richard Dawkins @ International House
Biologist Richard Dawkins discusses his most recent book, The God Delusion, at the International House, in conjunction with the Seminary Co-op Bookstore. Free. 6pm. 1414 E. 59th St. Call 773-752-4381 for more information.
Cynthia Rowley @ MCA
Fashion designer and writer Cynthia Rowley appears at the Museum of Contemporary Art to discuss her new book Slim: A Fantasy Memoir. Free. 6pm. 220 E. Chicago Ave., in the Museum Theater. Call 312-397-4010 for more information.
Books on the Chopping Block @ Skokie Public Library
As part of the national celebration of Banned Books Week, the Skokie Public Library and City Lit Theater present Books on the Chopping Block, an evening of readings from books that have recently been challenged in schools or libraries. The event happens at 7:30 PM tonight in the library's Petty Auditorium, and is free and open to the public. Skokie Public Library: 215 Oakton Street, Skokie. (847) 673-7774 .
Bookslut reading @ Hopleaf
Bookslut presents the latest in its series of monthly readings. Tonight's reading starts at 7:30 PM at the Hopleaf in Andersonville (doors open at 6:00), and features authors Benjamin Percy (The Language of Elk), Porochista Khakpour (Sons and Other Flammable Objects) and George Murray (The Rush To Here). The event is free and open to the public. See the Bookslut site for full details. Hopleaf: 5148 N. Clark Street.
Chicago International Film Festival opening night
The 43rd annual Chicago International Film Festival has its opening night tonight at the Chicago Theater (175 N. State). In addition to the first film screening of the event, The Kite Runner by Marc Forster, the festival will also honor film critic Roger Ebert before the screening. The event starts tonight at 7:00 PM, and the festival runs through October 17; see the festival's Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets.
Immigration and the Nation @ Chicago History Museum
This moderated discussion of US immigration issues is part of the Chicago History Museum's In the K/Now series. Free, 1601 N Clark, 6:30 PM. For more information and to make reservations, call 312-642-4600 or visit the website.
Orbert Davis in Conversation @ AIC
As part of the yearlong American Perspectives series of events examining the interrelationships between visual art, music, and literature, art historian Kym Pinder talks with noted trumpeter Davis about the links between jazz and the work of artist Romare Bearden. In Fullerton Hall, 111 S Michigan. 6 PM. Free. For more information, call 312-443-3600 or visit the website.
Opening: 10th Annual Chicago Art Open @ Iron Studios
This festival, sponsored by the Chicago Artists Coalition, exhibits examples of work by more than 300 local artists. 3636 S Iron. Through 27 October. For more information, call 312-781-0040 or visit the website.
Jose González @ Park West
Sensitive singer / songwriter sees sophomore success; songs showcase sexy strumming. All-ages show at Park West, $18, (773) 929-1322.
The Case of the Disappearing Bees @ Cultural Center
As part of Chicago: Science in the City, the Illinois Science Council presents this talk by May Berenbaum, entomology professor at the University of Illinois, who discusses the ongoing "pollinator crisis" at 6 PM in the Millennium Park room on the 5th floor. Free, 77 E Washington. For more information, visit the website.
