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TODAY
Thursday, September 11
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, July 09 2008
Gaelic Games @ Gaelic Park
Come see the hurlers. No, not near Wrigley Field after a night game. Gaelic hurling, which is a close cousin of lacrosse, at the Gaelic Games, 6 p.m. at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St. in Oak Forest. In addition to hurling, the Gaelic Athletic Association in Chicago event will feature adult and youth football (not the American version).
Cincinnati Red vs. Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
The return of Dusty Baker. Uh-oh. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. at the ballpark, 1060 W. Addison.
Stephanie Kuehnert @ Women & Children First
Author Stephanie Kuehnert stops by Women & Children First to discuss her novel, I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone. The book follows Emily Black's journey to reconnect with her mother, a social outcast who abandoned her at four months old to follow a punk rock dream. Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Steve Kluger @ Book Cellar
Author Steve Kluger comes to the Book Cellar to discuss his latest novel, My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins, and Fenway Park. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
Grapes and Hops @ Chicago Botanic Garden
The first of a series of Wednesday events at the Chicago Botanic Garden, courtesy of the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden. (Those Regensteins. Always adding their name to something awesome.) Pros will be on hand to guide patrons through choosing a beer or wine, pairing it with food, and Whole Foods will provide a cooking demonstration. And here's the best part: designated drivers get free admission (and lots of cheese, crackers and other nibbles to keep them happy while their pals get a little sauced). The garden trolley is available for safe returns to the city as well for a mere $2. Tickets are available available at the Visitor Center Information Desk and online, $8 for Botanic Garden members, $10 for non-members, with group ticket packages available. July 9, 6 to 8pm at 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, 847.835.5440, more information online.
Cherries and Berries @ Green City Market
This Wednesday's Green City Market (1750 N. Clark from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) brings sweet cherries, which apparently are only around for a few weeks, from Seedling. Seedling also tells us to look for their sour cherries (aka tart, or pie, cherries) next week - and that although blueberries and raspberries typically go from tart to sweet as the season progresses, you can expect them sweeter straight away this time.
