Christa V. Choe

chicago, il


Events:

QuackerCon!

Where: TBA

Date: 2008-03-14 18:00:00

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Sports Racers! QuackerCon '08 is coming! Mark your calendars! http://www.quackercon.com/

Gapers Block 4th Anniversary Party

Where: Hideout

Date: 2007-05-25 21:30:00

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Gapers Block, a Chicago-centric webzine, celebrates its fourth anniversary at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, from 9:30pm till close. Music by: • Occidental Brothers Dance Band International • The Heaven Seventies • DJ Mary Nisi Contests! Prizes! (maybe some ) Readings! Lots of fun for everyone! $10 cover at the door, 21+

Tonight at the Pritzker Military Library hosts Robert Katz

Where: Pritzker Military Library

Date: 2007-04-19 18:00:00

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APR 19 ROBERT KATZ discusses and signs THE BATTLE FOR ROME. A conversation with Ed Tracy. Presentation and live web cast 6:00 p.m. Pritzker Military Library, 610 N Fairbanks Ct, 2nd Fl. Reservations suggested. 312.587.0234 Member reception precedes at 5:00 p.m. No charge

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Where: Millennium Park

Date: 2007-09-08 19:30:00

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The LOS will present selections from their 2007-2008 season.

Natalia Zukerman

Where: Schubas Tavern

Date: 2007-09-15 19:00:00

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Natalia Zukerman form Boston, MA sings "bottleneck country jazz with come-hither vocals."

Diplo w/ Switch

Where: Metro

Date: 2007-09-15 23:00:00

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Tickets: $18 adv / $20 day of 18 & over Doors: 11pm / Show: 11pm On sale Sat. 6/23 at noon

The Watchers, The Eternals, Jai-Alai Savant

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

Date: 2007-06-02 22:00:00

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Great Performers of Illinois Festival

Where: Millennium Park

Date: 2007-08-10 00:00:00

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Welcome to the second annual Great Performers of Illinois, celebrating uniquely Illinois performing arts. From August 10 through 12, Chicago’s Millennium Park hosts over 50 musical performances including rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, new-school poetics and square dancing, as well as kids' activities from puppets to storytelling to a renowned illusionist. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from Springfield, Illinois, and five downstate museums, join in the fun with great activities. Design your own presidential china, draw underwater monsters from an Illinois legend and even decorate a turtle while learning an Illinois poem. Throughout the festivities, savor the best of Illinois wines. And sample our culinary treasures including Corn on the Cob, Carmel Corn Balls, Chicago-style Hot Dogs, and Parmesan and Truffle Popcorn with Black Pepper. Plan an Illinois getaway with the help of regional Convention and Visitor Bureaus on hand to provide insider tips on their unique destinations. The second annual Great Performers of Illinois is presented by the Illinois Arts Council, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Tourism and the City of Chicago. FREE ADMISSION

Absolut Burlesque

Where: Motel Bar

Date: 2007-07-04 21:30:00

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Striptease | Live Music | Cocktails No Cover

The Watson Twins

Where: Empty Bottle

Date: 2007-10-07 22:00:00

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Cost: $12. Ages: 21+.

Hey Willpower

Where: Sonotheque

Date: 2008-02-28 20:00:00

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w/ Men. Hey Willpower is Imperial Teen's Will Schwartz with Tussle'r Tomo Yasuda. Men is JD Samson and Johanna Fateman from Le Tigre. Details (cost, time) are scant, so I'll update when I have more.

Gordon Wright

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

Date: 2008-01-30 20:30:00

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Gordon Wright recently moved from London, where he was playing solo acoustic gigs around the UK. Before that he was the lead singer for Boston's indie stalwarts, Fooled By April, who found success through their rigorous touring and the appearance of their songs on some WB shows. Divebar play melodic country tinged rock 'n' roll.

JT & the Clouds

Where: Double Door

Date: 2008-06-15 21:00:00

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JT & the Clouds perform music for those that are as cynical as they are romantic. Chicago-based Slingerland Ride, fronted by Michael Dean create creepy pop tunes in the vein of Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Firewater and Calexico.

Roshambo

Where: Shank Hall

Date: 2008-05-03 00:00:00

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From the creators of the Spoiler Film series comes an evening of comedy short films, sketches and standup.

Coldplay

Where: United Center

Date: 2008-08-04 00:00:00

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