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Tuesday, February 16 2010
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-1:30pm at Hull House, 800 South Halsted.
Tasty Treats Today
Monica Eng of the Tribune will be moderating a discussion about the new wave of local candymakers (Katherine Anne, Terry's Toffee, Rich's Chocolates)--samples abound!--tonight at 7pm at the Chicago History Museum, North and Clark. Cost $8-10.
Alison Bechdel @ U of C
Alison Bechdel, author of Dykes to Watch Out For and Fun Home, Time Magazine's 2006 best book of the year, will be reading at University of Chicago in the Classics Building at 1115 E. 58th St. in Room 110.
Jeff Parker @ Rodan
Guitarist Jeff Parker (Tortoise) leads improvised jazz trio The Cushicles every Tuesday at Rodan. Although the line-up will sometimes vary, the main group is rounded out by bassist Josh Abrams and fellow Tortoise member, drummer John Herndon. 10:30pm. 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave. No cover.
