Marvin C. Kidwell

chicago, il


Events:

Alejandro Escovedo

Where: Abbey Pub

Date: 2007-09-29 21:00:00

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Alejandro Escovedo is a straight-ahead, country-tinged roots rocker, having served time in such bands as The Nuns and Rank and File and The True Believers. Since emerging on his own in the early 1990s, he has released nine albums marked by a stunning variety of music and eloquent lyrical expression, all of them praised by critics for their power, beauty and sophistication.

The HUE @ Wise Fools Pub

Where: Wise Fools Pub

Date: 2007-09-06 22:00:00

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"Danceable Grooves...Explosive Jams...Chicago's New Rock Experience." Music Music Music, -The HUE- WWW.HUEMUSIC.COM WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HUEMUSIC

UX Intensive

Where: Black Orchid

Date: 2007-04-23 00:00:00

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A four-day intermediate/advanced "user experience" workshop series offering an in-depth examination of the key elements that contribute to a successful interactive experience: * Design Strategy * User Research * Interaction Design * Information Architecture Taught by Adaptive Path's Brandon Schauer, Dan Saffer, Chiara Fox, and Todd Wilkens, each segment offers practical lessons designed to promote excellence in the individual disciplines, along with a global view of the many ways these pieces fit together. The workshop can be taken as a four-day program or as individual courses.

Cloud Cult

Where: Empty Bottle

Date: 2007-06-27 21:00:00

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Skybox, Plane

Where: Hideout

Date: 2007-07-06 22:00:00

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Klaxons

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

Date: 2007-04-16 19:30:00

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Front & Center with John Callaway

Where: Pritzker Military Library

Date: 2007-09-06 18:00:00

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Under strain in Iraq… TODAY’S NATIONAL GUARD: READY OR WANTING? WHAT: Front & Center with John Callaway, Chicago’s only monthly public affairs program on military affairs, focuses on the health and readiness of today's National Guard. WHY: Whether it's extended deployment, inadequate equipment or returning veterans with serious medical problems, the National Guard has struggled with significant new challenges since the Iraq war began. WHERE: Pritzker Military Library, 610 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago WHEN: The presentation and live webcast will begin on Thursday, September 6th, at 6:00 p.m. HOW: This program is free and open to the public. Seating for this event is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Call 312.587.0234 or email events@pritzkermilitarylibrary.net. WHO: Veteran Chicago journalist John Callaway moderates discussion with a panel including Major General Randal Thomas, Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Colonel Jill Morgenthaler, and Chicago Tribune journalist Kirsten Scharnberg.

Enter Shikari

Where: Subterranean

Date: 2007-09-06 19:00:00

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Todd Carey

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

Date: 2007-12-20 19:00:00

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Todd is an accomplished nationally touring singer/songwriter/guitarist and looping artist, who tours solo as well as with his acoustic/electric rock trio.

The Butterfly Assassins

Where: Metro

Date: 2008-01-11 20:00:00

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Jamie Kilstein

Where: Lakeshore Theater

Date: 2008-02-22 20:00:00

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Direct from New York, the Lakeshore Theater is proud to present internationally renowned comedian Jamie Kilstein, continuing his worldwide tour with a mini-residency here from February 21-24, 2008. Jamie tours the globe tirelessly, spreading his personal, biting gospel of left-wing political dissent and unrepentant atheism. He’s equally at home headlining clubs and theaters as he is opening forconedy mega-stars like Dave Chappelle and Lewis Black, and was recently featured in the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival where he was featured as part of “Best of the Fest,” making a similar splash at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. "Kilstein’s hilarious performance proves that when it comes to saving the world from itself, mockery is the sincerest form of warfare." -Josh Kilmer-Purcell, New York Times best-selling author of I Am Not Myself These Days: A Memoir "Jamie Kilstein defies taboos in a muckraking fashion. He’s not for the fainthearted." -Bruce George, Co-Founder of HBO’S Def Poetry Jam Crowned “Best Place to See Comedy in Chicago” by Chicago magazine, the Lakeshore Theater boasts a heady, year-round roster of performances by an eclectic mix of established stars, underground heroes and left-field geniuses. Friendly service and reasonable ticket prices help add up to a consistently amazing entertainment experience. Jamie Kilstein will be at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway in Chicago, on Friday, February 22 at 8 PM & 10:30 PM, Saturday, February 23 at 8 PM & 10:30 PM and Sunday, February 24 at 8 PM. Tickets are $15 and $20 and are available by calling (773) 472-3492 or by visiting www.lakeshoretheater.com

Yellowcard

Where: Metro Chicago

Date: 2008-03-11 18:30:00

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Bootsy Collins & the Hardest Working Band

Where: House of Blues Restaurant

Date: 2008-05-12 19:30:00

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Bootsy and company present a tribute to the musical legacy of James Brown.

Sars Flannery

Where: Martyrs'

Date: 2008-05-15 21:00:00

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From Chicago, Illinois, Sars Flannery plays rock/indie/pop music.