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Wednesday, January 16 2008
Duck Soup @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long salute to the comedy stars of the 1930s; specifically, the Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields and Mae West. Today's film is the Marx Brothers classic Duck Soup, featuring some classic routines (the mirror routine is worth admission alone). The film screens this evening at 6:00 PM; see the Film Center Website for a full schedule. Tickets are $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Science Cafe @ Celtic Knot
Discuss embryonic stem-cell research while knocking back a few cold ones at the "Science Cafe", tonight at 6-7 p.m., at the Celtic Knot, 626 Church St. in Evanston. The extremely informal discussion, sponsored by Northwestern University's Sigma Xi scientific research society, will feature bioethicist Laurie Zoloth.
Call & Response @ Black Rock
This month Reconstruction Room continues the work they've done with the Museum of Contemporary Art's Literary Gangs of Chicago Series with another installment of performances on calls and responses. The performances will be different from the MCA's performance, so those who are able to come to both won't be subjected to a repeat show. Free at 8pm, 3614 N. Damen Ave. Email recroom[at]recroomers[dot]com for more information.
78th Annual Boat, RV & Outdoors Show
The 78th Annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show will be held at McCormick place through Sunday, January 20. The show features over 600 boats, 200 RVs, marine accessories and outfitters and offers a variety of hands-on interactive activities, including a 170 ft indoor river allowing visitors to board a canoe, electric boat or kayak to get the feeling of traveling down a river. Numerous prizes and giveaways will be awarded each day. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for those 13-15 years of age, and free for children 12 and under. Call 312-946-6272 for more information.
Illinois State Climatologist @ Notebaert Nature Museum
Cherry trees blooming in January, polar ice caps melting at an alarming rate, a warming planet - what does it all mean for you, Chicago, and the state of Illinois? Dr. Jim Angel, Illinois' State Climatologist, will discuss the issues tonight at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr. The event lasts from 6:30 to 8 P.M. and costs $12. RSVP by January 11 by calling (773)755-5191 or emailing RSVP@naturemuseum.org.
