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Wednesday, February 24 2010
Play Time @ Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month long retrospective of the films of Jacques Tati. Tonight's film is Play Time from 1967, a film known for its inventive use of space and composition. The film screens at 6pm tonight. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Culinary Conversation with Terra Brockman @ The Downtown Farmstand
Tonight from 6-7:30pm at Chicago's Downtown Farmstand. (66 E Randolph)Terra Brockman, author of The Seasons on Henry's Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm, will join Judith Dunbar-Hines of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs for a conversation and reading followed by a book signing. Capacity is limited, advance registration is required by calling (312) 742-8497 or clicking here.
Distillation Tasting @ Webster's Wine Bar
Join in Webster's first-ever tasting focused on distilled wines. Ponder tonight the ancient roots of distillates while sampling over 20 classic and new examples from around the world including Cognacs, Armagnacs, Brandies de Jerez, Alsatian fruit eau-de-vies and Italian grappas. The tasting begins at 7:30pm and costs $40 per person. Email or call (773) 868-0608 to sign up. Webster's Wine Bar is located at 1480 W. Webster.
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.
