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TODAY
Thursday, May 2
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BY DAY
Thursday, May 28 2009
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone @ The Hideout
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone is the beats-and-keys solo project of singer, songwriter and Chicago resident, Owen Ashworth. Heavy influenced by traditional Americana as well as 80's synth pop and commercial hip hop, Ashworth has released a number of EPs and full-length albums with a trademark lyrical style that convey emotions through its simplicity and directness. W/ Cryptacize. 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433, 10pm. Tickets $10.
The Point Magazine Release Party
The Point Magazine, a new literary journal, celebrates the release of its first issue tonight at the Smart Museum, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Pick up a copy of the first issue and enjoy fine wine and gourmet cupcakes.
Shoe To Do Event @ Bloomingdales
Bloomingdale's 900 N. Michigan Avenue location hosts a Shoe To Do event today. There will be complimentary makeup applications from Yves Saint Laurent Beaute in the women's shoe department. There will be discounts as well as free gifts with purchases. Call 312-440-4460 for more information or visit their website.
Summer of Love @ Macy's
Channel your inner hippie and head down to Macy's (111 N. State Street) for a Summer of Love shopping party today at 5:30pm There will be music, tie-dying, giveaways, and refreshments provided by Rock-n-Roll Gourmet. Call (312) 781-1000 or visit their website for more details.
Open House @ Epoch Floral
Get to know the hard working florists of Epoch Floral today from 3:30 to 6:30pm They will be holding an open house at their 1700 W. Hubbard Street location with hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and (of course) flowers. Call (312) 226-2968 or visit their website for more information.
City of Lights Runway Show @ Vertigo Sky Lounge
Le Dress (1741 W. Division Street; 773-697-9899) celebrates its first anniversary Friday May 29th with a "City of Lights" runway show at the Vertigo Sky Lounge in the Dana Hotel and Spa at 660 N. State Street. The party starts at 9pm and the runway begins at 10pm. All guests will receive VIP cards giving them 30% off all purchases through the month of June and will be entered in a drawing to win Le Dress frocks. RSVP are required and can be given at ledress@zapwater.com.
Spring Fling Bar Top Burlesque @ Blue Bayou
Stop by the Blue Bayou (3734 N Southport Ave; 773-871-3300) on Thursday May 28th for some good old fashion burlesque served bar top. The pasties start twirling at 10 p.m. sharp so get there early for a good seat. Presented by Vaudezilla, the free show includes a rotating schedule of some of Chicago's favorite bawdy babes including Red Hot Annie, Wham Bam Pam, and Donna Touch. Visit Vaudezilla's website for more details and plan on making it a Thursday night tradition. The girls will be performing again June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.
S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Bee Viewing Party @ Timothy O'Toole's
Timothy O'Toole's Pub will broadcast the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship Finals on 47 screens, beginning at 7pm. Test your spelling skills and win various prizes. Spelling Specials include Jack and Cokes and meatloaf sliders. Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks Court, (312) 642-0700.
Switchback Books Fundraiser
Independent publishers Switchback Books is holding a bartending fundraiser with all tips going to the production of their next book The Haunted House by Marisa Crawford. The book is the 2008 winner for the Gatewood Prize for a debut book of poems by a woman. The fundraiser will take place at Irish Eyes, 2519 N. Lincoln Ave, starting at 7pm. Beers are only $2.50 each, so you'll have plenty of cash leftover to put toward those tips. Call 773-348-9548 or email editors[at]switchbackbooks[dot]com for more information.
Atomic Sketch Event @ Evil Olive
BCD Collaborative hosts an estrogen-packed installment of Atomic Sketch Event tonight at Wicker Park's evilOlive (1551 W Division St). Showcasing established and emerging female artists of various disciplines, the event's all-girl guest artist panel includes: Emmy Star Brown, Michelle Mashon, Sarah Francis Hollis, Kendra Taylor, Margaret Page, Leila Ryndak, paranoidgirl and Joyce Vallejo. Come draw, come watch, but definitely bring some dollars for cocktails, libations and great indie art + illustration. 6-10pm.
