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TODAY
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BY DAY
Friday, December 21 2007
Blutt Art Opening
Street artist Blutt shows a collections of paintings, ink on paper and other "affordable art" at NEW'D, 1917 W. Division, tonight from 7pm to 11pm. Attendees can partake in free beer and a 50 percent discount on store merchandise. Merry Christmas!
OFFICE, 1900s, The Narrator and Mannequin Men @ Metro
Start your weekend off right with a 4-pack of great local bands Friday at the Metro. It's the start of the club's Home for the Holidays weekend, and they've got some great local talent lined up. OFFICE returns to town after a winter West Coast tour with Freer to play a triumphant show for their adoring fans. They're hot on the heels of the fall release of their first full-length album, A Night at the Ritz. They're joined by indie favs the 1900s (returning from an East Coast tour), The Narrator (hot off the plane from Japan) and the tougher grunge-like sounds of Mannequin Men (who've been around town this winter, not on tour, but that's cool). Tickets are $10, and the show's 18+. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm.
David Miller @ Rosemont Theatre
Operatic pop singer David Miller of multiplatinum pop quartet Il Divo performs his first Chicagoland solo concert with the acclaimed Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, conducted by Grammy-winning artist and Chicago resident Arnie Roth. 8pm. $40 and $55. 5400 N. River Rd. For more info, visit the Website.
Music Box Christmas Show
The Music Box Theatre presents its 24th annual Christmas show, featuring the double feature of White Christmas and It's A Wonderful Life. Each screening will feature a carol sing-along led by Santa himself! Tickets are $10 for one film or $15 for the double feature. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the box office during normal operating hours. The Christmas show continues through December 24; see the Music Box Website for full details. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos @ Schubas
The eight-person collective known as Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos returns to Chicago after a long hiatus. Their December 30th show at Schubas (3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508) is sold out, but currently the December 31st show still has tickets available. The show starts at 10 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Click here to buy a ticket before they're all gone!
