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Tuesday, July 21 2009
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival: Duck Soup
The 2009 Chicago Outdoor Film Festival continues this evening with a screening of the Marx Brothers classic film Duck Soup. The film will be shown at Butler Field in Grant Park (at Monroe and Lake Shore Drive). Admission to the film is free. The films begin at sunset, but you'll probably want to arrive earlier to pick out a choice spot. See the Outdoor Film Festival website for a complete schedule of films.
Chicago Sidewalk Sale @ Daley Plaza
If you're in the Loop on fashion, why not shop local? In conjunction with Fashion Focus Chicago, the city's local designer promotion arm, Chicago Fashion Resource will hold a sidewalk sale in Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., today and tomorrow from 9am to 3pm. The third annual market of local boutiques and designers will feature a fashion show (at noon on both days) and opportunities to acquire the latest fashions. For more information call O312) 744-3315.
Stephanie Izard @ The Chopping Block
Get a sneak peek at Stephanie Izard's new restaurant The Drunken Goat as she stops by The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location (Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 107) to cook up dishes from her new menu. The event takes place from 6-9 PM and will include an amuse bouche, appetizer, entree, dessert, and wine pairings. Register online or call 312-644-6360. Cost is $150.
Tuesdays on the Terrace : Henry Johnson @ MCA
If you like jazz, or you just like being outside on a Chicago summer afternoon, then make your way to the Museum of Contemporary Art for "Tuesdays on the Terrace." Have a seat by the band on the terrace, or bring a blanket and some friends to the lawn and take in the sounds of some of the city's most talented jazz musicians. Tonight's artist is Henry Johnson. 220 East Chicago Ave. 5:30pm-8pm. Free.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Gail Borden Public Library
How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Today’s workshop takes place from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
