Solace in So Many Words

Weighed Words, micropublisher and imprint of Hourglass Books since 2010, will present Solace in So Many Words at the Wilmette Public Library on Thursday, January 26.

"Solace in So Many Words, featuring Wilmette writer J. Scott Smith, along with contributors Joan Corwin, Pamela Miller, Pat Rahmann D. J. Lachance and editor Ellen Wade Beals. What does solace mean? Come hear these distinguished writers share their poetry, fiction and essays on the very pertinent subject of solace."

Details:
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Thursday, January 26 at 7:30 pm

The Second Story tells Secrets

The always interesting 2nd Story keeps going with their 2011-12 season Know Thyself with a reading January 26th themed Shhhh! Don't Tell: Stories of Secrets. That might mean skeletons in the closet, love affairs or anything that is too taboo to mention. The idea will be presented by storytellers Megan Stielstra, Margaret Marion, Rebecca Anderson, and Darwyn Jones. Get a glass of wine and settle down at 7pm at In Fine Spirits 5418-5420 N. Clark st.

Sundance Film Festival 2012 @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents an advance screening of a feature film from the Sundance Film Festival. Tonight's screening is 2 Days In New York, the new film directed by actress Julie Delpy. See the Music Box Website for full details on this event and to purchase tickets in advance. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Red/White Benefit @ Fine Wine Brokers

From 7:30-9pm tonight, you'll sip vino while helping out homeless animals in the city. Red/White, which benefits the Red Door Animal Shelter, will be at Fine Wine Brokers, 4621 N Lincoln. Tickets $40.

Making Your Own Job @ Catalyst Ranch

WBEZ hosts "Making Your Own Job," an evening of resources and discussions for small business owners and freelancers, tonight from 6pm to 7:30pm at Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St. Listen to panel discussions, peruse a vendor fair, and enjoy complementary food and drink provided by Finch's Brewery and Taquero Fusion. Free.

The Harder They Come @ Doc Films

Doc Films, Max Palevsky Cinema in Ida Noyes Hall at The University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St., pairs with WHPK to present a series titled "Roxploitation." Tonight's screening is The Hareder They Come, starring Jimmy Cliff, at 9:45pm. Tickets are $5.

Driving 88 Mixtape Release @ Reggie's

A homegrown emcee with heavy buzz, the young Rockie Fresh will be celebrating the release of his Driving 88 mixtape at Reggies, 2105 South State Street, tonight. Tayyib Ali, Phil Ade, and Savemoney will also be gracing the stage at this all ages event. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

Lightness & Darkness "BABY SHOWER" Fundraiser @ Uncharted Books

Lightness & Darkness is crowning, guys! Shower the baby with your love at Uncharted Books, a brand spanking new book store in the heart of Logan Square. Grant Reynolds will be doing commissioned drawings for donations for the book as well as selling some of his own publications to benefit L & D! There will be snacks, refreshments and other sort of fun stuff available for small donations. The event is today from 3:30 to 7pm at Uncharted Books: 2630 N. Milwaukee. More info here.