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Monday, May 10 2010
101 Lecture Show: Anne Elizabeth Moore
The 101 Lecture Series concludes its current run at the Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont, with writer and activist Anne Elizabeth Moore. She'll talk about her experiences teaching independent media in Cambodia tonight at 9pm. Presented by Homeroom and youmethemeverybody. Free. 21+
The Order of Odd-Fish with James Kennedy
Head on over to the Book Cellar tonight at 7:30 to meet author James Kennedy and discuss his first book The Order of Off-Fish. It's listed as Young Adult novel so even if you haven't picked it up yet, there's a pretty good chance you can get through it in time. Even if you don't get a chance to read it, or finish it, you'll still find Kennedy, who really likes his fans.
Dandridge Chapbook Release Party @ Tonic Room
Hear John Franklin Dandridge read from his new poetry collection from Fast Geek Press, Further Down Rd, at Tonic Room (2447 N. Halsted) starting at 8pm. Other featured readers include Charly "the city mouse" Fasano and Jennifer Steele. Admission is free.
Chuck Palahniuk @ Harold Washington Library
Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and Choke, discusses his new novel, Tell-All, tonight at 6pm in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St. Palahniuk won't be signing books, but a limited number of pre-signed copies of Tell-All will be available for purchase. The event is free.
Jhumpa Lahiri @ UChicago
Head down to Hyde Park tonight for a reading by Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of short-story collection Interpreter of Maladies and novel The Namesake. Chicago-based critic Donna Seaman will interview her. International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 7:30pm, free.
Shout Out Louds @ Lincoln Hall
Sweden's Shout Out Louds bring their airy brand of indie rock to Lincoln Hall tonight. The group recently released their third album, Work-- a record that is sure to turn on a whole new audience who may have never heard of them before. Download the Passion Pit remix of the single "Fall Hard" here. Freelance Whales also play. Tickets are $15. 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. 8pm. 21+
