Where: House of Blues Restaurant
Date: 2007-11-13 21:00:00
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Although Me'Shell NdegeOcello scored a few hits early in her career, the singer/bassist opted to concentrate subsequently on more challenging material by exploring the politics of race and sex, among other topics. Me'Shell Ndegeocello's music is the most sublime of the new school of American funk and soul.
Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar
Date: 2007-12-15 19:00:00
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The Indie rock outfit the New Amsterdams were pioneered by vocalist/guitarist Matthew Pryor as a side project. Joining him are drummer Jake Cardwell, guitarist Alex Brahl and bassist Robert Pope. The New Amsterdams' work features light acoustic guitars and slightly more straight forward pop rock.
Where: Empty Bottle
Date: 2007-12-22 22:00:00
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By playing pure and simple rock and roll, Evie Evil has become a figurehead for straight up ballsy rawk. Evil Beaver's brand of rock and roll is loud and stripped-down, with overpowering hooks, a combination of Motorhead's tough sinewy image and beat, AC/DC chords and rock hooks.
Where: Schubas Tavern
Date: 2008-05-10 19:30:00
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Emerging from the Greenwich Village folk scene, Lucy Kaplansky made her mark singing and recording with such artists as Shawn Colvin and Suzanne Vega.
Where: The Rave/Eagles Ballroom
Date: 2008-05-18 20:00:00
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Combining hardcore with pop-punk elements, Thrice creates a sound that goes beyond genres.
Where: Empty Bottle
Date: 2008-05-22 21:00:00
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Get ready to rock 'n' roll back in time! Teen idols Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell are back with all their greatest hits.
Where: Intercontinental Hotel (King Arthur Court)
Date: 2008-05-01 00:00:00
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The New Edge in KM In a world where knowledge is the key to growth, innovation, and effectiveness (for individuals and organizations), knowledge management provides a hotbed of new approaches and new issues. For example, in a world of wikis, what does it mean to be an expert? If global warming is top-of-mind for many executives, what does KM have to offer? If virtual project work is the norm, how do you find people with expertise and build teams? If agility is critical, how can KM enable more rapid change? The answers to these questions open a world of new opportunity for KM. This conference will showcase the leading organizations and people exploring the new edge in KM.
Where: Museum of Science & Industry
Date: 2008-05-05 09:30:00
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Acclaimed photographer Terry Evans sought to explore some of Chicago's hidden treasures found in the Museum's collection. Evans' curiosity resulted in this photography exhibition that features more than 20 images to reveal the human ingenuity within each artifact.