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Wednesday, January 27 2010
Red/White: A Wine Tasting Benefit for Red Door Animal Shelter @ Fine Wine Brokers
Join fellow animal (and wine) lovers for a benefit for the Red Door Shelter tonight at Fine Wine Brokers, 4621 N. Lincoln Avenue. Wine tastings, snacks and raffles are on the bill. Tickets $40; event begins at 7:30pm.
Doowop: The Chicago Scene @ Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library, Blackstone Branch, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., welcomes Robert Pruter, author of Doowop: The Chicago Scene, tonight at 6:30pm. Pruter will discuss the evolution of Chicago's 1950s doowop music and the legendary groups such as the Spaniels and the Flamingos that helped make Chicago music history. This event is free and is open to the public.
Everything but the Wedding @ Affinia
Attention all Brides-to-Be: Affinia Chicago (166 E. Superior Street; 312-787-6000) is holding a bridal showcase tonight, Wednesday January 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30. "Everything but the Wedding" will feature drinks, appetizers, and contributions from Studio AG, photographer Kevin Weinstein, Horseshoe Casino, SPAffinia, Sofia Vintage, C-House Fish and Chops, and Beauty on Call. To reserve a spot, call 312-787-3510 or email intheknowchicago@affinia.com.
Free Store Opens @ Gallery 400
The Free Store is a nomadic, temporary free store that irregularly visits a variety of Chicagoland neighborhoods. The Free Store, open during all gallery hours, invites you to be involved: come to the store, bring stuff you want to give away, and take stuff that you want. There is no restriction on what you can take--you don't have to trade or barter. Just take it. The Free Store will be up through March 6, and the opening reception is tonight from 5 to 8. Gallery 400 is located at 400 S. Peoria.
Winter Doldrums Cocktail Dinner @ Naha
Shake off the winter blues with a special dinner highlighting rare teas, spirits and cocktails that are paired with a game and winter root vegetable influenced tasting menu. The event takes place at Naha (500 N. Clark St.) and costs $125/person, all inclusive. Space is limited, so call (312) 321-6242 or e-mail the restaurant for times and reservations.
Red Scarf Dying at Lillstreet Art Center
Just in time for Valentine's Day, attendees learn about the history and chemistry of all-natural dyes as they blend dyes to create their own red scarf. Red Scarf Dyeing Workshop invites all skill levels. The class runs Thursday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $70 for members/$75 for non-members
Soup and Bread @ Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for a local food-related charity where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5:30-8pm.
