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TODAY
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, March 22 2008
Yves Francois and Ghanatta @ Viaduct Theater
Dance party featuring the rhythms of African and Afro Diaspora musics, then reggae, Hi-Life Sokous and Jazz. $8 in advance, $10 the day of the show. Doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. For more info, visit the Website.
Donny McCaslin Group (avant-garde jazz) @ Chicago Cultural Center - FREE admission
The Chicago Department for Cultural Affairs proudly present the fourth program of avant-garde jazz music in their series of 11 FREE shows taking place between February and May. This performance, at the Claudia Cassidy Theater of the Chicago Cultural Center (77 East Randolph Street), features saxophonist Donny McCaslin, whose solos incorporate Latin American musical themes into a larger "free jazz" blueprint, performing and conducting his composition In Pursuit, with a large ensemble. 1 p.m., and again, free admission. For real.
Blood Waterfall, Sexual Freedom, Squid Fist, Soliday/Decanini @ Enemy
More madness at Enemy (1550 N. Milwaukee, 3rd Floor) this Saturday, which is fast becoming a premier place for out-of-town and local experimental musicians alike to try out material in an accommodating location. Tonight's talent includes colorfully-named acts, one and all: Squid Fist, Blood Waterfall, Sexual Freedom, and a duo of Jason Soliday and Anthony Decanini. $5 admission, 8 p.m. start time, generally on-time due to noise ordinances in the area. More info at Transmission.
Donny McCaslin, free concert at Cultural Center
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs' "New Music, New Millennium" series welcomes saxophonist Donny McCaslin to the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph. Show starts at 1 p.m., and it is FREE. More info, including band lineup and artist web site, over at Transmission.
Computer-based electronics pioneer John Bischoff @ Lampo, 9 p.m.
Lampo (216 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor) presents a rare appearance from San Francisco-based computer electronics pioneer John Bischoff. Bischoff will perform four compositions involving the use of computer networks and multi-user compositional structures to create cutting-edge electronic sounds. 9 p.m., $12 admission. More information at Transmission.
Pillow Fight!
World Pillow Fight Day is today, and Chicago's fight will go down in front of the Art Institute at 2pm. Bring your own pillow; more details here.
Louis XIV @ Metro
Louis XIV @ Metro
w/ What Made Milwaukee Famous, Carolina Liar, Holiday an the Adventure, and Pop Collective
Doors: 6; Show: 6:30
TIckets: $16, All Ages
Blu & Exile @ SubT
One of th most slept-on newcomers of 2007, LA expatriates Blu & Exile visit Chicago. Accompanied by an all-star roster of Chicago-based hip-hop figures, this is gonna be a LONG night. Show's from 10pm to 3am, or whenever they just turn the lights out on you. Get your tickets and stay out late listening to good, underrated and underground hip-hop.
National Corndog Day @ The Weiner and Still Champion
Celebrate the most breaded and dipped of national food holidays — National Corndog Day — at Evanston's The Weiner and Still Champion hot dog stand, Saturday 3/22. In celebration of this national holiday the hotdog purveyor will be offering specials on its already famous hand-battered meaty treats (known as "Dippin Dogs"), as well as its well-loved sauces. The Dipping Dogs will be offered at a special one-day-only price of $1.25 each. In addition, they'll give away any choice of dipping sauce to anyone who purchases three Dipping Dogs. Sauces include mild sauce, a garlic aoli, spicy mustard, curry ketchup, honey mustard, and an Argentine garlic and herb sauce. The Weiner and Still Champion is located at 802 Dempster St., Evanston.
Globetrotting with Asad Rizvi @ Victor Hotel
London's Asad Rizvi has been a prolific artist in underground dance music since his debut in 1995. As both a DJ and producer, he effortlessly traverses genres, from lush Brazilian-influenced vocal melodies to spine-chilling electro basslines to Chicago inspired jacking beats. With opening DJs Shifty Johsnon (Revolutionary Music, Degenerate DJ), twodeep (PE Music, StreamFM.com, twodeep.net), and Striz (Illmeasures, Cartridge). Sound fortified with the Illmeasures Sound System. $10 before 11 p.m. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. 311 N. Sangamon. For reduced admission, RSVP here.
Easter Wine Tasting @ Just Grapes
Take a break from coloring Easter eggs and come join in the fine art of wine tasting. The holiday sipping session will give each participant a chance to taste wines that pair well with delicious Easter fare. Featured wines for the occasion will be light, yet flavorful to complement that hearty Easter brunch or Easter dinner. Free. 1-4 p.m. 560 W. Washington Boulevard, Suite 100. For more information please call 312-627-WINE, or visit www.justgrapes.net.
CPR Certification @ UIC Physical Education Building
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is offering adult CPR certification for only $5 as part of their annual CPR Training Days program. CPR classes are typically $45 and are offered just once a year at this reduced rate. Sessions last 3.5 hours. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 901 W. Roosevelt Rd. To register, call 800-337-2338 or email ChicagoCS@usa.redcross.org.
Swan Lake @ Auditorium Theater
Russia's acclaimed Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra returns with a limited engagement choreographed and directed by legendary Kirov Ballet superstar Natalia Makarova, with additional choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Featuring a full company of 70 dancers and a live orchestra from Russia. 8 p.m. $30-$85. Roosevelt University, 50 East Congress Parkway. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets available by phone (312) 902-1500 or at www.ticketmaster.com. For more info, visit the Website.
