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Friday, May 29 2009
Jazz at the Library: The Real Benny Goodman Story
In honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth in Chicago on May 30, 1909, this program celebrates the life and career of the great Benny Goodman. Music associated with Goodman, who was known as 'The King of Swing,' will be performed live by The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra. 12:15pm. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center. 400 S. State Street.
Kathryn Kerrigan Trunk Show @ Florodora
Loop boutique Florodora (330 S. Dearborn Street) concludes its Spring Trunk Show Event today with Chicago area designer Kathryn Kerrigan's spring shoe line. Her hand-crafted shoes are made in Spain and Italy in sizes 6 to 15. Stop by between noon and pm to shop the event. Call 312-212-8860 or visit their website for more details.
Walk-Off @ Griffin Lounge
Its a walk-off! Boutique Veruca Salt (1921 N. Damen Ave.; 772-276-9888) hosts what will hopefully become an annual walk event at Griffin Lounge (326 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-475-0724) tonight at 9pm. All hopeful models who are interested in showing off their stomp can email jessyln@shopverucasalt.com. Hairstyling and makeovers will be provided- you bring the strut. The winner will receive a $200 gift certificate to Veruca Salt and a three hour personal shopping session with Shop Walk (773-255-7866).
A Fairyland of Violence @ DePaul
Heartland Alliance and DePaul University present A Fairyland of Violence: Stories of Violence Through the Eyes of Refugee Youth, a documentary about the experiences of refugees fleeing violence in their home countries, only to find violence in their new homes in America. The film will be screened this evening at DePaul's Monroe Hall at 2312 N. Clifton. There will be an opening reception before the film, and a panel discussion with the filmmakers afterward. The evening runs from 6 to 8pm. For more information please contact Lea Tienou at (312) 296-0199.
BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast @ Exit
The Vixens of Vaudezilla perform two free burlesque shows tonight Friday May 29th for your viewing pleasure. BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast begins at 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. at Exit Chicago (1315 W North Ave; 773-395-2700). Both shows are hosted by Chicago's own Red Hot Annie and Wham Bam Pam. Visit Vaudezilla's website for more details and a full list of performers.
Little Dead Riding Hood @ Athenaeum Theatre
Chicago Tap Theatre presents Little Dead Riding Hood, a "Fairy Tale Tap Dance Opera" that explores what happens when fairy tale characters discover themselves after tiring of acting out the same old stories. Tonight at 8pm, the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets range from $18 to $30. Call CTT at (773) 655-1175 or the theatre at (773) 935-6860 for more info.
Kill Hannah @ Double Door
Hometown alterna-rock band Kill Hannah perform at Double Door tonight as part of the club's 15th Anniversary celebration. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20. 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. 21+
Burnham, Chicago, and Beyond: Politics, Planning, and the Progressive Era City
The Chicago Architecture Foundation and DePaul University sponsor this two-day symposium on the Burnham Plan. Participants will be able to analyze the conditions that gave rise to the plan and its impact not only in Chicago, but also in other locations. Today's session runs from 2-5 PM. $55, $45 for members of the CAF, $20 non-DePaul students. Events will take place at The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery (224 South Michigan Avenue) and DePaul University's Loop Campus (DePaul Center, 1 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 8005).
Register online or call 312-922-3432 x224.
Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band @ Schubas
Indie-rocking, genre-crossing, singer/songwriter Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band play at Schubas tonight with Miniature Tigers and Brian Bonz & the Dot Hongs. Read more about Kevin Devine in Transmission. 3159 N. Southport. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $11 ($13 at the door). 18 & up.
GB Get-Together @ Clark St. Ale House
Time once again for an assortment of Gapers Block staffers to meet up with friends and readers for drinks and conversation. We'll be at Clark Street Ale House, 742 N. Clark St., from 8pm to 11pm, most likely toward the front of the bar. Look for GB stickers on the tables!
