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TODAY
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, May 16 2010
Savor the Seasons Melon Festival
Melonsget their due at their very own Savor the Seasons Festival today at the Green City Market, Stockton and LaSalle Drives, from 9-10am.
Rob Reid @ Uncommon Ground on Clark
Self-described "afro-folk kitchenware storyteller" Rob Reid plays at Uncommon Ground on Clark at 7pm, followed by Carmen Mikol and Matt Campbell. Reid has played in countless coffee houses, restaurants, farmers markets and neighborhood taverns, and issued his third solo album, The Principles of Crop Rotation, in December 2009. Uncommon Ground is located at 3800 N. Clark Street. For more information call (773) 929-3680 or visit Uncommon Ground.
Canasta @ Reckless Records (Lakeview)
If you missed Canasta's double shot record release parties at Schubas recently, head on down to Reckless Records in Lakeview for a FREE in-store performance by this great Chicago pop band. Pick up their new album The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather while you're there! Reckless Records is located at 3126 N. Broadway Ave. The music gets loud from 5pm-6pm.
The Maude Squad
Are you missing Bea Arthur, and reruns of the Golden Girls on the We network just aren't cutting it? Cabaret Chanteuse Carla Gordon honors the iconic actress of stage and screen in Queen Bea - A Tribute To Beatrice Arthur at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Avenue. 2pm. Tickets $20 in advance / $25 at the door.
Laughter Yoga Workshop @ Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a Laughter Yoga workshop by instructor Judith Sample. From the workshop description: "Laughter Yoga is a non-traditional form that uses “fake” laughter in spontaneous ways along with yogic breathing to stimulate inner joy.The laughter becomes spontaneous very quickly." The workshop happens this afternoon from 2pm to 3pm. The class is $15 and seats are limited, so sign up today at the OTS Website. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue. (773) 728-6000.
