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TODAY
Monday, November 24
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, September 08 2009
Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House
UIC hosts Re-Thinking Soup, a free weekly lunch where participants eat soup cooked from ingredients found at Hull House's urban gardens and chat about an assortment of topics. Event runs today from noon-1:30p at Hull House, 800 South Halsted.
La Mode: Parisian Fashions in the Age of Impressionism
Discover Impressionist Paris at Mon Ami Gabi (2300 N. Lincoln Park West). Enjoy a French meal and a slide show on Parisian fashion by an Art Institute lecturer. The evening starts at 6pm with a wine reception, followed by the lecture, then a multi-course French dinner. The event costs $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call (773) 348-8886 to reserve your spot.
Tuesdays on the Terrace : Steve Hashimoto @ 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 Steve Hashimoto. 220 East Chicago Ave. 5:30pm-8pm. Free.
Quickies! Reading Series
This month, Quickies! welcomes authors Andrew Farkas, Robbie Q. Telfer, Jacob Knabb, Jessa Marsh and Patrick Somerville to read their very short fiction. Each author must read a complete piece of prose - no poetry and no excerpts - in five minutes or less. Free at 7:30pm at Innertown Pub, 1935 W. Thomas. Email quickieschicago[at]gmail[dot]com for more information.
Reggie's Two Year Anniversary Party
Seems like just yesterday that Record Breakers in Hoffman Estates announced the move to State and Cermak and their opening of two rock and roll venues, but time flies: South Side favorite Reggie's Rock Club hosts their Two Year Anniversary Party tonight. The party starts at 7pm, is 21+ (sorry, kids). and includes a free show. All alcohol $3. Bands include the New Duncan Imperials, Dorian Taj, the ZUT ALORS, Hot Cha Cha, the Armed Forces, The Bitter Wigs, Counterpunch, Mr. Blotto, Black Angus, and a surprise guest TBA. 2109 South State Street.
