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Friday, December 03 2010
Parallel Lines Never Intersect: The Artwork of Connie Noyes Opens @ ThreePeas Gallery
The opening reception for this show is tonight from 6 to 10pm at ThreePeas Gallery: 75 E. 16th St. For details, please visit the gallery's website or Connie Noyes' website.
Doomtree Crew @ Bottom Lounge
The illustrious Minneapolis-based Doomtree Crew will be performing at Bottom Lounge (1375 W. Lake St.) this Friday, Dec. 3, 9 p.m. Members include punk-rapper POS , singer/rapper/spoken word artist Dessa, DJ Paper Tiger and more. Tickets are $12. Get yours on their site or at the door.
FugScreens Holiday Party
FugScreens Studio, 1735 N Ashland Ave., presents "Rogue Santa Goes Psycho," a holiday open house tonight at 7pm featuring live, personal button-making, raffles, a mystery poster bin, newly designed t-shirts, and goodie bags, plus live music by Ornery Little Darlings. Free. View the poster for more info. Free.
The Interview Show @ Hideout
The Interview Show returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight from 6:30 to 8pm. Tonight's guests are Peter Sagal of "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me," Jake Nickell of Threadless, and musicians Chris Mill and John Grant. Admission is $5. 21+
Rock for Kids Benefit @ Park West
Rock for Kids, a non-profit organization that sponsors music education in under-served neighborhoods, hosts its annual fundraiser at 6pm at Park West (322 West Armitage). A silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails set the stage for a concert by Robbie Fulks. Tickets $75.
Brandy Agerbeck @ Inkling
Get in the holiday spirit (and some great, affordable ornaments and cards) tonight at store and gallery Inkling (2917 1/2 N. Broadway St.), which tonight features artist Brandy Agerbeck and her quirky, colorful, and above all visually appealing collection of ornaments. 6pm-10pm, call (773) 248-8004 for more information.
The Princess Bride @ The Music Box Theatre
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." Do you remember the first time you heard those immortal words? Well now you can relive that experience on the big screen at The Music Box Theatre. For two nights only, they'll be showing Rob Reiner's classic 1987 film The Princess Bride. The show starts at Midnight! The Music Box is located at 3733 N. Southport, (773) 871-6607.
Young Chicago Authors Holiday Book Bash
Young Chicago Authors is turning 20 -- celebrate them being halfway through college and their founder, Dr. Robert Boone. Over 30 local authors will be in attendance, including Amy Dickinson (The Mighty Queens of Freeville), Blair Kamin (Terror and Wonder: Architecture in the Tumultuous Age), and David Royko (Royko in Love: Mike's Letters to Carol). 6pm-9pm, Egan Center at DePaul, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Reserve your tickets ($20 and up) here.
