Apocalyptica @ House of Blues

Apocalyptica, the all-string quartet that plays Metallica songs, performs tonight at The House of Blues. The all-ages show starts tonight at 6:00 PM. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. House of Blues: 29 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

Sounds & Spaces @ The Claude Seymour House

4:00pm guided house tour with a CAF docent
5:00pm reception
5:30pm chamber music concert by CCM artists

The Claude Seymour House
The Home of John and Karen Baca
817 W. Hutchinson Street
Chicago, IL

Tickets: $75 per person
Space is limited. Please reserve your tickets
in advance by calling CCM at 312.819.5800
Street parking available.

CCM PROGRAM
Haydn String Quartet No. 67
in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2
Debussy String Quartet

CCM ENSEMBLE ARTISTS
Joseph Genualdi, violin
Jasmine Lin, violin
Rami Solomonow, viola
Katinka Kleijn, cello

ABOUT SOUNDS AND SPACES
A partnership of Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM) and Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), Sounds and Spaces presents performances of great works of the chamber repertoire in architecturally significant spaces. Each concert event features a CAF docent-guided tour, a CCM concert and a reception and discussion with the docents and artists.

ABOUT THE CLAUDE SEYMOUR HOUSE
Built in 1913, the Claude Seymour House is architect George Washington Maher's (1864-1926) final house on Hutchinson Street on Chicago's North Side–where one of the largest concentrations of Maher-designed homes exists. Maher is considered to be one of the most important Prairie School-style architects who practiced during the late-19th and early-20th centuries, and is known for blending traditional American house styles with more progressive European Arts & Crafts-style designs.

ABOUT CAF
Founded in 1966, The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a year-round program of tours,exhibitions, lectures, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public's awareness and appreciation of Chicago's outstanding architectural legacy.

ABOUT CCM
The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM) is renowned for its trademark intimate music and exceptional artistry. The GRAMMY-nominated ensemble boasts 15 internationally acclaimed artists. Every year, CCM reaches more then half a million music lovers with innovative programs that enhance Chicago's reputation around the world as a premier musical capital.

DEPART-ment April Craft Fair @ AV-aerie

If you're shopping for mom or just want to treat yourself with some of the best indie crafts to be had in Chicago, head out to DEPART-ment this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the AV-aerie. This art space hosts these quarterly arts collectives where you can leisurely browse thru organized tables of everything from handmade purses, plush, clothes and cards. Check out this month's vendors and grab your coat! The April DEPART-ment runs Friday 7-11pm, Sat. and Sun. 11am-5pm at 2000 W. Fulton (at Damen), #310. Cash only (ATM on site).

Lakefront 10 Run @ Cricket Hill

If you consider yourself a little more than a casual jogger, take part in an early morning 10-mile run starting at Cricket Hill, Montrose Ave. and Simonds Dr. on Sunday, 8 a.m. Entry fee is $35 in advance and $45 the day of the run, but there are cash prizes for the top finishers. Contact the Universal Sole running store for more info.

End of MCA's Hip Hop Live + Reel

Closing up their four-day Hip Hop Live + Reel exhibition, The Museum of Contemporary Art will screen their final three films, Rock Fresh by Danny Lee, Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box by Joey Garfield, and Dave Chappelle's Block Party by Michel Gondry. Joey Garfield and beatbox artist Yuri Lane will be available for discussion between Breath Control and Block Party - and, oh yeah, all three screenings are just five bucks. Shows start at 1:30pm at the MCA.

Innervation Dance Cooperative @ Hamlin Park Fieldhouse

Innervation Dance Cooperative presents Everyman, a contemporary dance interpretation of the 15th-century morality play, sans religion, and all set to music by Led Zeppelin. Everyman begs her friends, family, Wealth, Beauty, Strength, and others to accompany her on her journey to Death.
April 17, 19, 24, 25 @ 7:30, and April 20, 27 @ 2:30. Hamlin Park Fieldhouse Theater, 3035 N. Hoyne. $15 ($10 students/seniors). Purchase tickets at the door or contact Innervation at info@innervationdance.org or 773-230-2168.

Tea Lecture @ Palette and Chisel with ChicaGourmets

Join ChicaGourmets at Palette and Chisel (1012 N. Dearborn) from 2-5pm today to learn about the history of tea from authors Mary Lou and Robert Heiss, who also will talk about their new book The Story of Tea: a Cultural History and Drinking Guide. A meal will be served as well; the $49/59 ticket seems well worth the price.