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Saturday, March 17 2012
Facets Night School: Three Came Home
Facets Cinemathequepresents its 10th session of Facets Night School screenings paired with lectures & discussions about the films. Tonight's film is the 1950 biopic Three Came Home, based on the experiences of Oak Park native Agnes Newton Keith, who was imprisoned by the Japanese during World War II. Discussion of the film will be led by author and Facets Night School regular Stephen Reginald. Facets Night School runs Saturday evenings through April 21; the lectures begin at midnight with a $5 fee. See the Facets Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets in advance. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton Avenue. For all inquiries about Facets Night School, contact Susan Doll at (800) 331-6197 or suzi (at) facets (dot) org.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & River Dyeing
The annual dyeing of the Chicago River an even brighter shade of green than normal kicks off the city's official St. Patrick's Day celebration. The dying begins at 10am this morning at around Columbus and Wacker. At noon, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off down Columbus Drive, starting from Balbo and ending at Monroe Drive.
Stuart Davis @ Schubas
Schubas plays host to the Twisted Mystic, Stuart Davis. Show starts tonight at 10pm, tickets are $14, and it's a 21+ show. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Dye One On @ Fulton's on the River
Fulton's on the River, 315 N. LaSalle St., has perhaps the best view in town of the dying of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day. The restaurant will be hosting its fourth annual "Dye One On" party on its riverside patio today from 8am to 1pm, with heat lamps to keep you warm and food and drink specials such as $5 bangers and mash and $2 pints of green beer. No reservations required.
Live Band Karaoke @ Schubas
Schubas invites you to enjoy your post-St. Patrick's Day parade afternoon with live band karaoke starting at 5pm. Classics and recent hits will be available for singing, and yes, lyric sheets will be available. Admission is $5, and it's a 21+ event. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Paul Oakenfold @ The Mid
Paul Oakenfold appears with Bill Basil and Gus Karas tonight at The Mid, 306 N. Halsted at 11pm. Tickets are $25 plus fees. 21+. See our preview in Transmission.
From Haggis to Headcheese: The Fall and Rise of Odd Bits @ Kendall College
Chef and Author Jennifer McLagan takes you into the more offbeat use of animal parts to show you it's not that offal (yes!) today at Kendall College, 900 N Branch, 10am-noon. Event sponsored by Culinary Historians of Chicago; admission $5, $3 for students and no charge for CHC members or Kendall students and faculty. Emailed RSVP requested.
