Aaron D. Baker

chicago, il

Gender: Male
Interested In: Neither
Member since: 2007-02-18 00:00:00
Last log-in: 2007-09-24 00:00:00
Events: 12

Events:

White Buffalo Is Born

Date: 2007-08-29 21:00:00

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White buffalo is not your typical typical band from chicago. They've taken up residence in your spine. Do not find this objectionable. They will, however, gladly deliver a series of contrivances to assist you in creating an alternate reality that you designed, if only for a moment.

Aleks & The Drummer, The Sapiens

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

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

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Architecture in Helsinki

Where: Metro Chicago

Date: 2007-10-16 20:00:00

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Just announced at Pitchfork!

YearlyKos Convention for DailyKos.com website progressive bl...

Where: McCormick Place

Date: 2007-08-02 00:00:00

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From the Blogosphere: YearlyKos Convention Announces Location for 2007 The YearlyKos Convention Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the second annual YearlyKos convention will be held August 2-5, 2007 in Chicago at the McCormick Convention Center and adjoining Hyatt Regency hotel. Participants at panel and round table discussions, workshops, and other forums will have the opportunity to discuss progressive issues and communicate their concerns directly to public officials and other leaders. On January 2, 1900, Chicago engineers changed the course of the Chicago River so that it now flows west instead of east. On August 2, 2007, progressives will come to Chicago to help change the course of politics in America. And not a moment too soon. “Progressives want to change the course of our country,‿ said Gina Cooper, YearlyKos Convention executive director. “The news each day brings more reasons why progressives need to organize and make their voices heard. The convention provides a way for progressives across the U.S. to work together to usher in a new politics better able to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of a 21st century democracy.‿ Built on the success of the inaugural convention held in Las Vegas in June, organizers are “Expecting to see a larger convention next year‿ said Nolan L. Treadway, YearlyKos logistics coordinator. “Timing the event for the summer months, and in a central location such as Chicago, will make it easier for many to attend who couldn’t travel to Las Vegas in 2006.‿ The June convention had about 1000 attendees from the U.S. and overseas, including numerous elected officials, candidates, and other political leaders. Chicago was selected as the site for the 2007 convention for a variety of reasons. The city’s popularity among potential attendees tops the list, along with a strong union presence, an efficient transportation system, and a convention center that can handle the thousands of netroots members and political leaders expected to attend in 2007. - About the YearlyKos Convention The underlying basis for the YearlyKos Convention is optimism. Without it, there would be little political reason to gather thousands of netizens together in one place, along with politicians and other leaders. Bloggers, blog readers, and other netizens have begun to impact the political landscape in America. The annual YearlyKos Convention is one place where the future is solidly taking root. The YearlyKos Convention is a project of bloggerpower.org with the generous support of YearlyKos, Inc.

Bad Review

Where: Lakeshore Theater

Date: 2007-06-15 22:30:00

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Chemically Imbalanced Comedys hilarious show "Bad Review"comes to the Lakeshore for one night only on June 15 Chicago- The Lakeshore Theaters artistic director Chris Ritter, together with Paul Provenza, director of the hit film The Aristocrats, presents Chemically Imbalanced Comedys hit improv theater show Bad Review for one night only on Friday, June 15 at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway. Recently Chemically Imbalanced Comedy performed our show "Bad Review" as part of the Downtown festival Looptopia on May 11 at the Chase Auditorium. We were told that over 100 people got turned away from the show and were not able to view it because it was sold out. So CIC has partnered with The Lakeshore Theater to present an Encore Presentation of "Bad Review" for only $5 for all those folks who were unable to attend the show, as well as those who did attend and would like to come again! "Bad Review" takes the worst Review from the Chicago Reader and we Improvise the show we feel the Critic would have rather seen. Here is what the Press says about Bad Review: The Chicago Reader Review: Each week this Chemically Imbalanced Comedy team selects a disparaging theater review from the latest Reader and performs an hour-long improvisation of "the show we feel the critic would have rather seen." When I went, they read aloud Zac Thompson's review of Invasion of the Minnesota Normals (which he said "tries to make a case for individuality without exhibiting any"), then acted out a 50s-sitcom version in which clean-cut citizens revolt against normalcy by smoking, embracing homosexuality, and eventually killing. The cast fixated on easy pop references, but the sarcasm was thick and zany. Director Angela McMahon crafts a truly professional improv production, with efficient blackouts, precise lighting, timely and clever musical touches, and a perky pace. --Ryan Hubbard Highly Recommended "Critic's Pick"-Timeout Chicago "Best Bet"- Chicago Redeye "Bad Review" has performed at the LA Improv Festival, Toronto Improv Festival, Donny's Skybox in Pipers Alley, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy's ENCORE shows, and a guest night at The Annoyance Theater. "We are so excited to be able to do this show for our loyal fans and the folks who really wanted to see it but were turned away," says Angie McMahon creator and Director of "Bad Review" To check out online clips of past shows log on to www.myspace.com/badrevie... From mega-comedians to rising stars to undiscovered treasures, the Lakeshore Theater brings on