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Thursday, December 18 2014
Richard Hunt Exhibition @ The Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is celebrating the art of Richard Hunt, an eighty year old sculptor who is a local resident and great contributor to Chicago arts. The MCA will be featuring Hunt's sculptures and drawings which span from the 1950s to the 1990's. The exhibition will be run until May 17th. The MCA is located at 220 E. Chicago Ave. $12 general, $7 students, free kids 12 and under. Free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays.
Holiday Truffle-Making Party @ Katherine Anne Confections
Drink wine, eat appetizers and schmooze before you sit down to make some truffles to celebrate the season at Katherine Anne Confections, 2745 W. Armitage, tonight at 6:30p. Tickets $60.
Stockings & Garters Burlesque @ Gorilla Tango
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., presents Stockings & Garters: A Geek Girls Holiday Striptacular -- that is, a holiday-themed burlesque show -- tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $28. 18+
Ivan & Alyosha @ Empty Bottle
WXRT brings Seattle based folk-rockers Ivan & Alyosha to the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave, tonight at 9:00pm. Come enjoy the harmonious strains of this NPR approved group for a mere $5.
Kool Keith @ Logan Arcade
Logan Arcade, 2410 W. Fullerton Ave., welcomes hip hop legend Kool Keith and DJ Jivan' Ivan for "A Very Kool X-Mas" tonight from 9pm to close. There will be drinks specials, gifts and a visit from Santa! $5 cover. 21+
