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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, October 29 2006
Marjane Satrapi @ Swedish American Museum Center
Made famous by her Persepolis graphic novels, Women & Children First presents Marjane Satrapi as she reads from her latest volume of famliy history, Chicken with Plums. Free at 4:30pm and held at the Swedish American Museum Center, 5211 N. Clark St., to accomodate the crowds Satrapi has drawn in the past. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Ravenswood Community Orchestra Halloween Concert
Come to the Ackerman Center at 2225 W. Irving Park Road for the Ravenswood Community Orchestra's Halloween concert. Conductors Richard Corrigan and Foster Beyers will lead the musicians through rounds of "Night on Bald Mountain," "Peer Gynt Suite," "Coriolanus Overture" and medleys from Harry Potter and Star Wars. You can even wear your costume if the mood strikes you. The 4pm concert is free, although donations are requested. Email ravenswoodorch[at]sbcglobal[dot]net for more information.
Geraldine McCaughrean @ Barbara's
Geraldine McCaughrean, author of the first ever authorized sequel to Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet, stops by Barbara's Bookstore UIC to read and sign her work. Free and open to the public at 3:30pm, 1218 S. Halsted. Call 312-413-2665 for more information.
Spookagogue Synagogue @ Adudas Achim
The Semitic Cinematic Series will kick off with an event featuring Jewish horror classics The Dybbuk and Der Golem and other activities. The event is $6 with a costume and $8 without and open to all ages at Adudas Achim, 5029 N. Kenmore. Check out their website for more information.
David Greenberger @ Quimby's
David Greenberger, editor of the long-running Duplex Planet zine which chronicles his interviews of residents of nursing and retirement homes in the US, appears this afternoon at 4:30 PM at Quimby's to read Halloween-related stories and interviews from the publication. The event is free and open to the public. Quimby's: 1854 W. North. (773) 342-0910.
Haunting History @ Apollo Theater
On October 29, 30, and 31 the Apollo Theater presents Haunting History, a history, mystery and magic event guided by David Parr. Tickets are available to those 17 and older for $25; 7:30pm. The Apollo Theater is located at 2540 N. Lincoln Avenue. Call the box office at (773) 935-6100 or visit their website for more information.
Sam & Willy's Pet Parade @ Gross Park
The West Lakeview pet store Sam and Willy's presents its 4th annual Pet Parade this afternoon at 12:00 in Henderson Park (Paulina & Henderson, just a block south from the store). There will be prizes for the most creative costumes and treats for pets and owners. For more information call Sam and Willy's at (773) 404-0400.
Handmade Market @ Schuba's
If you're interested in handmade jewelry, clothing, handbags, and other artsy items, head to Schuba's, 3159 North Southport, from noon to 4:30 for the Handmade Market. Check out http://www.handmadechicago.com/ for more details.
Califone @ The Hideout
Ease out of your glitter makeup and evil clown costumes and come on out to hear Chicago's Califone play from the heart at the Hideout tonight. They'll still be celebrating the release of their new album, Roots & Crowns and you're running on one extra hour's sleep since Daylight Saving Time ended this morning. What excuse do you still have? The Bitter Tears open, starting at 9pm. Tickets are $12.
