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Thursday, June 12 2008
Chicago SummerDance
The 12th annual Chicago SummerDance kicks off tonight in Grant Park. For the next 11 weeks you can attend a short dance lesson and then use your newly-learned skills in dancing to live music through the night. See the SummerDance Website for a complete schedule of dance styles and bands.
Film Noir: Panic In The Streets @ 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 Panic In The Streets from 1950, with Richard Widmark and Jack Palance in his first screen appearance. Panic In The Streets screens this evening at 6:00 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 @ Barbara's Bookstore at UIC
David Sedaris will be at Barbara's Bookstore at UIC to talk about his book When You are Engulfed in Flames. The event will be limited to 100 customers with tickets. Tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis at the store, with the purchase of one copy of the book, after it is released on June 3rd. 7:30pm. 1218 S. Halsted St. Call 312-413-2665 for more information.
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.
Colonel Tribune Meetup
If you've wondered who Colonel Tribune is, here's your chance to find out. Join bloggers and social media folks at Clark Street Ale House, 742 N. Clark, tonight from 6pm till late. Details here.
Lynda Barry Book Release Party @ Hideout
Lynda Barry—cartoonist, painter, writer, teacher, and all-around creative gal—just released a new book, What It Is, on Drawn and Quarterly. The Hideout hosts a book release party in her honor. The event starts at 5 p.m., so stop by for an after-work cocktail, hear Ms. Barry read from her book, and find out what it is all about. 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.
US Air Guitar Championships
The US Air Guitar Championships come to the Metro 3730 N. Clark St., tonight at 9pm. If you think you have what it takes, you can even get onstage yourself. Otherwise, tickets to watch are $14.
North Shore Distillery Cocktail and Food Pairing Dinner @ Quince Restaurant
The North Shore Distillery will be hosting a cocktail and food pairing dinner tonight at Quince Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Ave. in Evanston. The one-night only tasting menu of food and cocktail pairings designed by Quince’s chef and mixologist team using North Shore spirits. This dinner will have a limited number of seats, and the chef and mixologist will join the group to talk about their creations. $70 per person, before tax and gratuity; call 847-570-8400 for reservations.
World Kitchen Learning Series: Urban Entertaining
Create the scenery for a lovely party at the "Urban Entertaining" class that will be held tonight from 6-8:30pm through the World Kitchen learning series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Class to be held at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Class fee is $30; click here for more information and to register.
