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Tuesday, February 26 2008
Chicago-10 @ Columbia College Film Row Cinema
Kicks Off AREA's Year of Programs building up to the fall issue (AREA #7) on the theme, "1968/2008: The Inheritance of Politics and the Politics of Inheritance." Written and directed by Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture), Chicago 10 presents contemporary history with a forced perspective, mixing bold and original animation with extraordinary archival footage that explores the build-up to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Free. 7pm. 1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor. Learn more here.
Chef Christopher Tong @ Gilda's Club
Tong, of My Private Chef, continues his series of healthy cooking demonstrations. Gilda's Club provides a place where men, women and children with cancer, and families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support in addition to medical care. Free to anyone touched with cancer. 6 p.m. 537 N. Wells St. For more info about My Private Chef, a private chef and gourmet dining service, contact Event Services at 773-981-8131 or visit the Website. For reservations, call 312-464-9900.
Clitfest Chicago benefit @ Schubas
Schubas hosts a benefit tonight for Clitfest Chicago, a festival celebrating women in punk rock that's happening in August. On tonight's bill: The Krunchies; Daylight Robbery; Canadian Rifle; and Condenada. The show starts at 9:00 PM, it's an 18+ show, tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Schubas Website. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.
Dance to the Music @ Chicago History Museum
In the last of the three-part "The '68 Experience" lecture series, WXRT's Terri Hemmert leads a discussion of how music in 1968 impacted American culture and politics. The evening concludes with a performance by the Captain Blood Orchestra. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through the Chicago History Museum website. 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600.
All-Rock Stand-up Showcase @ Beat Kitchen
Outstanding Chicago comedians, including bright young talent Dan Polydoris, dependably ridiculous comic rockers Mike and Duane, and stand-up mastermind Ken Barnard, recently seen on local media leading a protest against the refilling of the Montrose Hole. Closing out the show is a set by Oprah Frampton, featuring ChUC cast member Paul Thomas, formerly half of the Aspen Comedy Festival veteran team The Defiant Thomas Brothers. Over 21. $5. 9:30 p.m. 2100 W. Belmont. For more info, visit the Website.
Principles of Biodynamic Farming and Winemaking @ Just Grapes
Learn how eco-consciousness extends into wine and winemaking. Join Just Grapes Wine Shop Corporate Sommelier Don Sritong and Erinn Benziger from Benziger Family Winery for an educational perspective on the growing trend of organic wine. $65. 6-8 p.m. 560 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 100. For more info, call 312-627-WINE, or visit the Website.
Introductory Tantra Workshop @ Early to Bed
With Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver. Find out how to create love and intimacy with yourself and in relationship from Intimacy & Relationship experts at TantraNova! By blending ancient wisdoms from the Eastern tradition of Tantra with proven modalities from the West, they surprise you with secrets to fulfilling, enjoyable intimacy and love connections and how to generate them all the time. 7:30 p.m. Workshops are open to people of all genders and orientations (unless otherwise noted) and are $15/$10 for students. Pre-registration and payment is required for these workshops. 5232 N. Sheridan Rd. Register by calling 773-271-1219 or visiting the Website.
