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TODAY
Saturday, November 1
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Thursday, December 18 2008
Artists at Work Forum: How to Turn Your Art Into a Career
Join local artists (photographer Dawoud Bey, public artist Juan Angel Chavez, painter and professor Joyce Owens, and artist, poet, and actor Tony Fitzpatrick) as they share their secrets to success and missteps on the way to becoming successful artists. FREE at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St). 6-7:30pm. 312-744-6630.
Atomic Sketch Event @ Evil Olive
Atomic Sketch returns to Evil Olive, 1551 W. Division St., from 6pm to 10pm tonight with a special holiday edition of the sketch group. You'll have the opportunity to watch artists Ryan P. Young, Kyle Francis Harter, Blütt, Ethan Hutchinson, Joyce Vallejo, David Johnson, Frederick Kobrick, Czr Prz, Sara Renae Jones, Brett Whitacre and Anjali Bahl draw live, and purchase sketches for just $50 apiece. Other artists are welcome to drop in and sell work as space allows. In addition, Blütt and Czr Prz will hang a show of their artwork in the bar.
Chicago Theatre Panel Discussion
Collaboraction, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the League of Chicago Theatres host a free reception and panel discussion on the national and international influences on and by Chicago theatre today from 5:30pm to 7:20pm at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter St. Participating in the discussion will be Philip Himberg, producing artistic director of the Sundance Institute,
Bonnie Metzger, artistic director of About Face Theatre Company, Jim Lasko, artistic director of Redmoon Theatre, and Henry Godinez, director in residence at Goodman Theatre. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Email ben@chicagoplays.com to RSVP.
Hideout's Annual Christmas Panto
The Hideout's annual holiday pantomime returns for six shows Dec. 18-20. This year the story follows the adventures of Charles Darwin (played by Tim Tuten), "a wordy and misunderstood naturalist, searching for the scientific origins of Christ-mas." Also starring Jon Langford, Mike Bulington, Callie Roach, Derek Erdman, Gnat Ward, Amy Lombardi and Janet Bean. Directed by Sally Timms. Expect the unexpected -- and a guest appearance by Moby Dick. 1354 W. Wabansia. Performances are at 7pm and 10pm each night; tickets are $12 or $5 for children. More information here.
All You Can Eat @ Book Cellar
Joel Berg, the Executive Director of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, comes to the Book Cellar to discuss his new social/political book All You Can Eat: How Hungry is America?. In the book, Berg draws attention to the poverty and hunger and the increasing number of people that are made to wait in lines at food pantries throughout the country while offering a simple plan to end it for good. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
PAWS Chicago Karaoke Benefit @ Piece
Help out lovable pooches and kitties at PAWS Chicago's Christmas Carol Karaoke Benefit at Piece. Get deals on Festivus brew ($5) and scarf some green and red Jell-o shots while you work up that courage to belt out a tune. Donations of $5/song are requested, and the more you eat and drink, the more PAWS gets-they're being given 10% of all sales that night. The fun starts at 9pm. Piece Pizza is located at 1927 W. North Ave. 773-772-4422
Bon Iver @ Vic Theatre
Justin Vernon moved to a remote cabin in the woods of Northwestern Wisconsin at the onset of winter 2007. Recovering from the breakup of his long-time band, he escaped to his father's cabin and surrounded himself with work, quiet, and space. Come listen to the haunting, acoustic results of this time tonight at 7:30pm. 3145 N Sheffield Ave. Tickets can be found here, further info here.
