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Wednesday, November 16 2011
Nelson Sosa "Farewell to Chicago" @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents an evening concert by Chilean guitarist Nelson Sosa, who is returning to Chile after spending 30 years in Chicago. The concert starts at 8:30pm; admission is a suggested $5 donation at the door. Full details at the Old Town School Website. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.
Story Lab @ Black Rock
Story Lab also stands apart from other series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers. Join storytellers and story lovers at the Black Rock (3614 N. Damen) where each month, an entirely different lineup of up-and-coming storytellers share their freshest pieces. This month's readers include: Kevin Dolan, Noah GInex, Jessie Mutz, Patricia Savieo, Natasha Tsoutsouris, and J. Weintraub. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. Get there early for a seat and to take advantage of the $5 Wednesday burger special. For more information visit Black Rock Pub or Story Lab Chicago.
Appropriating Art: Art Theft Unveiled @ Chicago Artist's Coalition
This event exposes the depths of the art world rarely discussed: forgery, fraud, and theft. The evening will begin with a presentation and discussion with former FBI agent and art security consultant Robert Spiel. Following this discussion will be a screening of the Don Argott documentary The Art of the Steal, exploring the controversy behind the theft of pieces from the Barnes Collection (Philadelphia). For more information click here or call 312-491-8888. The event will take place tonight at 6:30pm at the Chicago Artists Coalition, 217 N. Carpenter St. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for everyone else.
ICE presents "Chimers" @ MoCP
The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) presents another installment of its ICElab series tonight at 7:30 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (600 S. Michigan Avenue). The ensemble perform Phyllis Chen's Chimers (2011), for flute, clarinet, toy piano, toy instruments, video, and electronics. Tickets are free, but going fast. RSVP to reservations@iceorg.org with your name and number in your party.
