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TODAY
Monday, May 6
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BY DAY
Thursday, April 30 2009
Lunch Hour Talk @ Smart Museum of Art
The Smart Museum of Art (5550 South Greenwood Ave.) presents a lunch-hour talk today at noon. "Artistic Evidence: Data or Dust?" investigates whether collecting periphery objects and source materials related to Chicago artists Roger Brown and H.C. Westermann are worthwhile. The talk is free, advance registration is required. Box lunches may be ordered in advance ($10/$8 Museum members). To register, contact Kristy Peterson at 773-702-2351. More information is available online.
Dining Out for Life
The 16th annual Dining Out for Life happens tonight at restaurants and bars across the Chicago area. These establishments are donating a portion of their proceeds to AIDSCare Chicago, a local nonprofit helping people living with AIDS. Just peruse the list of restaurants on the Dining Out for Life Website, go there tonight, and they'll take care of the rest. It's that simple!
Niteroi Launch @ Gamma Player
Gamma Player celebrates the launch of its new T-shirt line Niteroi (in collaboration with Japanese designer Rozalia Scartissue) on Thursday April 30th from 7 to 9 p.m. The event, hosted at their 2035 W. Division Street location, features the spring and summer collections as well as artwork by Brett Whitacre. Call 773-235-0755 for more information and RSVP to info@gammaplayer.com.
Etta James @ House of Blues
Etta James' signature song, "At Last" has probably made you cry in almost every major motion picture, and was also the song that the Obama's danced to at the Inaugural Balls in January. While she may be best known for "At Last," James has had a legendary career as a recording artist for the last five decades--including three Grammys and a multitude of other awards and honors. Tonight she performs at the House of Blues with Chicago blues artist Rob Stone. Show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $47.50-$53. 329 N. Dearborn. 21+
Atomic Sketch Event @ Evil Olive
BCD Collaborative hosts the tenth installment of Atomic Sketch Event tonight at Wicker Park's Evil Olive (1551 W. Division St). Showcasing established and emerging artists of various disciplines, the event promises finished works at recession-buster prices. This evening's "guest artists" include: Kyle Francis Harter (check out his super awesome Meowl t-shirt!), David Simpson, John Airo, James Mosingo, Shane Swinnea and Fathom + Flip from OhNo!Doom. 6-10pm.
Stones Throw DJ Tour @ Abbey Pub
Peanut Butter Wolf headlines the Stones Throw US DJ Tour tonight at The Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace St). Expect the finest from the ST roster: Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, James Pants (performing live with Royal Zodiac). Doors at 8pm and show at 9. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 if you wait. 18+
