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Tuesday, October 25 2011
Flying Saucers book launch @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jake Austen, publisher of Roctober, hosts a book release party for his new book Flying Saucers Rock 'n' Roll tonight at 6:30pm at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington). In addition to readings from the book, the event will feature a video presentation called "Flying Saucers Rock!", a collection of performances from some of the artists mentioned in Austen's book, and there will be a special performance by Milt Trenier, the last surviving member of the 1950s R&B band The Treniers. The event is free and open to the public.
Moth StorySLAM @ Martyrs'
The Moth StorySLAM returns to Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. Watch people tell true stories up on stage -- and possibly even join them. Tickets are $8 at the door. 21+
American South Wine Dinner Pairings
Table fifty-two, 52 W. Elm St., will combined the upcoming launch of their new Southern Wine List with a five-course American South Wine Dinner tonight beginning at 7pm. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Rey Villalobos the meal will feature traditional southern pairings with hard-to-find wine produced in Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas and Kentucky. The dinner pairing will be the first of its kind in Chicago because many of the wineries have only begun to harvest within the last 15 years. $85 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Call for reservations: 312-573-4000.
Pumpkin Carving Party
The Boundary, 1932 W. Division St., will be throwing a pumpkin carving party from 5pm to 11pm tonight; 4pm to 6pm is family time for kids of all ages. $5 for a pumpkin provided by The Boundary alongside a make-your-own candy apple bar as well. So bring out the family for some tricks-and-treats for everyone. For more information call 773-278-1919.
Viva Brother, Motopony, The Break (FREE) @ Lincoln Hall
Tonight, catch London act Viva Brother for exactly $0 at Lincoln Hall. The Break and Motopony open. You must be 18+. Lincoln Hall is located at 2424 N Lincoln Ave. Music starts at 8pm. 773-525-2501
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (FREE) @ Dusty Groove
Catch JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound tonight at 6pm for free at a very rare in-store performance at Dusty Groove Records at 1120 N. Ashland Ave. (where you can also purchase their brand new album,
Chicago Theatre 90th Anniversary Tour
The Chicago Theatre opened on Oct. 26, 1921, and in honor of its 90th birthday, the theater is offering special tours Monday through Wednesday at 6pm. The tours will include a rare performance by the theater's Wurlitzer pipe organ. Tickets are $15 in advance or $12 at the box office.
Write Club (Chapter 19) Halloween Edition
Write Club has it's 19th Chapter Tuesday October 25th. Like its name sounds, Write Club is a literary bout between writers with each given a theme. This chapter, the Halloween themed match ups are:
DEAD (Emily Rose) vs. UNDEAD (Samantha Irby),
DUSK (David Isaacson) vs. DAWN (Noelle Krimm), and
TRICK (Ian Belknap) vs. TREAT (Whit Nelson).
Each writer chooses a charity, the winner's benefits.
The event is at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 7:30pm, $8, 21+.
