August 14, 2003

Thursday, 08 14 2003

Sex and Beer

Pat McCurdy is a funny, funny guy. You can hear him play (and marvel at the rabidity of his loyal fans) at the Beat Kitchen Monday night for the next two weeks. $5.

- rah | 14.08.03 ~ Music/Clubs

Knit-Along For Peace

The American Friends Service Committee is registering knitters (and crocheters, too) to knit baby blankets which will be included in Infant Care Kits being sent to Iraq as part of a larger humanitarian effort. AFSC will also be accepting donations of cash to defer shipping, soap, hairbrushes, and washcloths for babies to complete the care kits through October at their office.
They're also looking for a graphic designer, a web developer, and interns.

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS/ARTISTS NEEDED Currently, we are in particular need of professional graphic design assistance. We are in the process of expanding the Memorial for Victims of the Iraq War and need the assistance of a designer or artist experienced in designing and producing large-scale exhibitions. We are also need immediate help designing several new flyers and tri-fold publications. If you are interested in assisting with any of these projects, please fill out the volunteer form above or email info@peacechicago.org
WEB DEVELOPER CONTRACT WORK AVAILABLE AFSC is seeking to contract a web developer for a short-term project creating interactive, database-driven webpages. PHP and MySQL experience is required as well as experience customizing FileMakerPro and Ebase databases or similar database systems. To apply, email a resume, contract fee requirements, and availability to jobs@peacechicago.org
PEACEBUILDING INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE A limited number of full-time and part-time internships are available in the Peacebuilding Division of the American Friends Service Committee-Chicago this fall. If you are serious about promoting peace and justice while learning valuable career skills, this is the internship for you! Interns are sought in a variety of skills areas -- research, writing, web design/technology, graphic design, fundraising, and more. Training is provided with most positions. If you would like to receive credit for your internship, we will assist you in making the appropriate arrangements with your university. To request an application or for more information, email intern@peacechicago.org

- | 14.08.03 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

Jeff Zimmerman at MCA

Local muralist Jeff Zimmerman is being featured in August at the MCA in "12x12: New Artists / New Work."

- ah | 14.08.03 ~ Arts/Architecture

Vegan fox fur stole

Ever wanted the glamour of a fox stole, but not wanted a dead animal around your neck? If you knit, you're in luck; Knitty provides a pattern and directions for knitting a faux-fox stole. Also on the knitting tip: afghans for Afghans.

- jd | 14.08.03 ~ Arts/Architecture

Missing diamond ring

If you've recently lost something valuable, it could be the diamond ring in the tip jar at a Barrington Starbucks. Since the news of the $5000 find has spread, Detective Roy Watson received a number of calls: "It's amazing how many people have lost diamond rings." [Trib. login: gapers/gapers]

- jd | 14.08.03 ~ In the News

Them's Fightin' Words!

Ted Nugent on all us Illinoisans: "They are spineless, apathetic, embarrassing wimps."

- ac | 14.08.03 ~ People/Sightings

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