Gapers Block Book Club Meeting

This month's meeting of the Gapers Block Book Club takes place tonight at The Book Cellar at 4736-8 N. Lincoln Ave., where we will be discussing A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, and new members are always welcome! Hope to see you there. Visit the official book club blog for more information.

Johnny Cash Folsom Prison doc @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, a 2008 documentary about the singer's fabled 1968 performance. The film screens tonight at 6pm, and again on Thursday, January 15 at 8:15pm. See the Film Center's Website for full information, including ticket prices. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Cafe Scientifique: "The Neural Biology of Language" @ The Map Room

Cafe Scientifique, which strives to take academic content outside of academia returns to the Map Room (1949 N. Hoyne) tonight from 7-9pm.

Join Steven Small as he leads a discussion of "The Brain, the Broken Brain & the Neural Biology of Language". The event / discussion is FREE, but space is limited to 50 people.

Here's a preview:

"My Laboratory focuses on understanding how the human brain produces and comprehends language, and how the motor functions of the hands and mouth achieve goal-directed actions, such as speech and gesture. By investigating the neural bases of language and hand motor function using a variety of methods, such as computational modeling, functional and structural brain imaging, and cognitive assessment, we have been able to understand better the biology of language and to develop novel treatment approaches for language disorders."

For more information contact Randy Landsberg.

Chemistry of Cooking @ Chicago Cultural Center

Moto's Homaru Cantu will be talking about the science behind his innovative food tonight at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, 6-7:30pm. Free.

Writing Workshop w/Carol LaChappelle @ Women & Children First

Carol LaChappelle comes to Women & Children First for a writing workshop based on her book Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories. The workshop will focus on critiques and participants should have drafts of memoirs, personal essays, family stories or even blog entires ready to be reviewed by Carol and the group. Space is limited and registration is $35, so be sure to sign by contacting Carol at 773-262-7762 or madmoon55[at]hotmail[dot]com. For additional questions, contact Women & Children First at 773-769-9299. The workshop will start at 7:15pm at 5233 N. Clark. St.