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Thursday, February 19 2009
Can't Stop The Music @ Doc Films
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here: Doc Films presents the 1980 camp documentary that is Can't Stop The Music. The "film" stars a rollerskating Steve Guttenberg in short-shorts, an angry Bruce Jenner in short-shorts, Valerie Perrine as the love interest(?) and The Village People as themselves. The film screens tonight at 9pm in the Max Palevsky Cinema in Ida Noyes Hall at The University of Chicago (1212 East 59th Street). Ticket information here.
Sibling Rivalries and Global Monotheisms @ AIC
Professor David Nirenberg talks about the historical relationships among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam at this free lecture. 6pm, in Fullerton Hall. 111 S Michigan. For more information, call 312-443-3600 or visit the website.
Accounting Tips for Creatives @ Cultural Center
Are you an artist who has trouble tracking expenses or figuring tax obligations? A "rockstar" accountant tries to help you out in this session, as part of the Creatives at Work Forum. 6pm, free, in the 1st Floor Garland Room, 78 E Washington. For more information, visit the website.
Visions of Green @ Cultural Center
Julia Bachrach, a Parks Department historian, discusses the open space plans of Daniel Burnham and Jens Jensen. Part of the Lurie Garden lecture series, 6pm, free, in the 5th Floor Millennium Park Room, 78 E Washington. For more information, visit the website.
S-MAC-kdown @ Goose Island
A benefit for the Organic Schools Project, S-MAC-KDOWN will pit professional chef against everyday chef in the battle of who makes the best mac and cheese. For $50 ($75 at the door), guests get apps, drinks, dessert, entertainment, a silent auction, and of course, mac and cheese served up by locals such as Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, Amalia Obermeier-Smith of Kuma's Corner, and Chris Pandel of The Bristol. Event runs 7-10pm at Goose Island Brewery, 3535 N. Clark.
