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Wednesday, October 22 2014
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Clarence Page @ The Union League Club
Printers Row presents a luncheon at The Union League Club (65 W. Jackson Blvd.) in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winner and nationally renowned columnist Clarence Page, wherein he will discuss his new anthology of work, Culture Worrier, Selected Columns 1984 - 2014, Reflections on Race, Politics and Social Change. In the thirty years of experience since his first column in The Chicago Tribune, Page has carved out a revered place in the journalistic profession for political and social commentary alike. He will be joined in discussion by Bruce Dold, editorial page editor of the Chicago Tribune. The event kicks off with a reception at 11:30 am, with the discussion set to begin at 12 pm. Admission is $35, and copies of the book will be available for sale at the event.
Northwestern Sustainable Food Talks
Northwestern University's Sustainable Food Talks hosts a panel discussion on what it means to be a "green restaurant" tonight from 6 to 8pm in room 107 of Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Rd. in Evanston. The panel includes Heidi Moorman Coudal, owner of Big Delicious Planet Catering; Zak Dolezal, chef of Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen; David Lipschutz, owner of Blind Faith Cafe; and Amy Morton, owner of Found Kitchen & Social House. Eloise Karlatiras, president and CEO of the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, moderates. The event is also a potluck dinner, so bring something tasty and enjoy. Free; RSVP on Facebook.
She's Crafty: Women in Craft Beer @ Chop Shop
Women Working in Mixed Media presents She's Crafty: Women in Craft Beer, a panel discussion and networking event, tonight at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., from 6 to 8pm. Panelists include Claudia Jendron, brewer at Temperance Beer Company; Kate Bernot, nightlife reporter for the RedEye; Kim Leshinski, design consultant and event curator with Hail To The Ale; Monica Mooney, sales rep for Bell's Brewery; and Jennifer Faulk, director of marketing at Louis Glunz Beer. Tickets are $30 or two for $50, and include beer tastings from five local breweries. 21+
Guild Complex Prose Awards
The Guild Literary Complex presents its annual Prose Awards tonight at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., at 7:30pm. The nonfiction finalists are Suman Chhabra, Elora Roslin de Grey and Dana Norris, while the fiction finalists are Kate Duva, Scott Onak and Anne K. Yoder. Tickets are $8 ($6 for students) at the door.
