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TODAY
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Wednesday, June 11 2008
All About Herbs
Whether you grow your own or pick them up at the farmer's market, there's nothing like fresh herbs to brighten any dish. This hands-on cooking class at The Wooden Spoon will teach you delicious summery recipes using parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme ... okay, and basil, too. 6:30 p.m. Cost is $65. Call 773-293-3190 for more information.
Film Noir: Pickup On South Street @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long showing of film noir films from the 20th Century Fox archives. Tonight's film is Sam Fuller's Pickup On South Street from 1953, with Richard Widmark and Jean Peters. Pickup On South Street screens this evening at 8:00 PM. See the Film Center Website for a complete listing of the films. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
David Sedaris @ Borders Evanston
David Sedaris will be at Borders Evanston to talk about his new book When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Free. 7:30pm. 1700 Maple Avenue in Evanston. Call 847-733-8852 for more information.
Julia Keller @ Newberry Library
Julia Keller will be at the The Newberry Library to talk about her book Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It. Free. 6pm. 60 W. Walton St. Call 773-752-4381 for more information.
Lil Wayne @ HOB
Normally, regional phenomena don't go outside their home territories, but Lil Wayne, because of his, well, plentiful guest spots on albums and mixtapes, has reaped a bigger fan base outside of Katrina-ravaged New Orleans. And here he is in Chiicago, in a show that should be energetic, if nothing else. Oh, and late to start. And, if you feel like paying for said priviledge, tickets start at $63. Doors at 7:30, show at 9.
Little City Used Book Sale @ Old Orchard
The Little City Foundation Used Book Sale, which is celebrating its 50th year, takes place at the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie from June 6-15. The book sale is expected to have more than 200,000 used books, plus author events and other activities. All proceeds from the sale benefit Little City Foundation, which provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Free. 10am to 9pm. 34 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. in Skokie. Visit the website for more information.
Children's Museum Rally @ City Hall
The Grant Park Coalition is hosting a rally at 9am at City Hall (121 N. LaSalle St.) today to protest the plans of the Chicago Children's Museum to move to Grant Park. The event will take place in the second floor lobby.
Schools & Green Building Panel @ Harold Washington
Experts on schools and climate change discuss how the green building movement can mean healthier schools and a healthier planet. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Harold Washington Library; 400 S. State Street. More info.
