Rebecca R. Williams

chicago, il

Gender: Male
Interested In: Women
Member since: 2007-02-11 00:00:00
Last log-in: 2007-09-22 00:00:00
Events: 12

Events:

"Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Indepe...

Date: 2007-09-27 18:00:00

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The Revolutionary War looks a lot easier today than it did in 1783. When General George Washington crossed the Delaware River with the Colonial Army and delivered a stunning defeat to the Hessian mercenaries, and then followed that with the bloody triumph at the Battle of Princeton mere days later, the fledgling nation might appear to have had victory within their grasp. But after seven more brutal, punishing years, General Washington himself made a different assessment: he believed that America’s victory had been "little short of a standing miracle." Award-winning author John Ferling will appear at the Pritzker Military Library on Thursday, September 27th to discuss and sign copies of his acclaimed new book Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence. This program is free and open to the public. The presentation and live webcast will begin at 6:00 p.m. A reception for Library members will precede the event at 5:00 p.m. Almost a Miracle offers fresh perspectives on Greene, Lee, Marion, and the other commanders of the Colonial Army, revealing each as a richly-detailed character with his own challenges to face. It describes the citizen-soldiers and back-country rebels in the South and other areas outside of history’s spotlight, delves into the hopes and fears that drove them to fight, and details the incredible toll it took on their lives. Washington emerges in his full complexity. It is a rare book on the tactics of the Revolutionary War, exposing Washington’s brilliance – and faults – as a tactician, as a statesman, and as a leader. “America was fortunate to have had General Washington,” says Ferling, “though at times it was lucky to have survived him.” John Ferling brings the Revolutionary War era to vivid life for audiences with any level of experience on the subject of early American history. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of West Georgia and the author of nine books on topics ranging from warfare in colonial America to the lives of the Founders, including A Leap in the Dark, winner of the 2004 Fraunces Tavern Book Award for the year's best book on the Revolutionary War era. Seating for this event is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Call 312.587.0234 or email events@pritzkermilitarylibrary.net.

School of the Arts Fall Session

Where: Beverly Arts Center

Date: 2007-09-09 00:00:00

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Classes begin September 9; Early Registration Discount ends 8/18 (10% off classes). Prices vary by class BAC offers a wide variety of classes for kids, teens, adults, and seniors in Art, Computers, Dance, Music and Theater. Sign up today and experience a World of Art in Your Own Backyard! Register online at www.beverlyartcenter.org.

Ha Ha Tonka Live!

Where: Beat Kitchen

Date: 2007-09-11 20:00:00

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Ha Ha Tonka's lyrics replicate the paradox that exists in the Midwestern Bible Belt that they know so well, where the realities of meth use, strip clubs, socio-economic hardship, and backwoods prejudices meet the literal interpretations of biblical story-tellers. This Ozark milieu creates some contradictory notions, but also some of the most poignant folk and gospel musical traditions in the nation's history. The bands first single from the album, St. Nick on the Fourth in a Fervor, is the most representative of the bands sound, combining harmonies and biting guitar riffs with lyrics that delve into issues of nationalism, religious allegiances, and rites of passage. A lyric from the song captures the experience of this album precisely: this glimpse of brilliance is much better than your long look at mediocrity. Bloodshot Records is pleased to announce the signing of Ha Ha Tonka. Coming straight out of Springfield, MO., the artists previously known as Amsterband specialize in disarming and effortless anthems that owe as much to high and lonesome Ozarks mountain music as chugging college rock. Bloodshot will release the band's debut, Buckle in the Bible Belt, in fall 2007. Hear St. Nick and other songs here: www.myspace.com/hahatonkaEvent submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of BSHQ.

Chicago Bulls Vs Portland Trailblazers

Where: United Center

Date: 2008-01-03 19:00:00

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The Chicago Bulls will host the Portland Trailblazers for this inter-conference matchup.

Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation: Cabaret of Hope ...

Where: Park West

Date: 2008-02-08 18:00:00

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The Nadas

Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar

Date: 2008-04-22 21:00:00

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This Des Moines, IA-based acoustic rock quartet has a marvelously transparent, folk-imbued sound which is a treat for the ears and for the heart. The Nadas' sound combines everything that is good in American music -- folk, rock, blues and country.