Events for November 20th, 2008
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Thursday - November 20th
Movies / Movie Event
Doc Films
Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago - 1212 E. 59th St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
9 p.m. "Henry Geldzahler"
Founded in 1940, this student-led society is billed as the longest continuously running club of its kind in the nation. Programming consists of 10-week seasons featuring nightly screenings. In general, Fridays and Saturdays feature blockbuster fare while Sundays through Thursdays are dedicated to...
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Jack Kerouac: On the Road
Columbia College Chicago's Center for Book & Paper Arts - 1104 S. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
See the original manuscript scroll on which Kerouac wrote the novel "On the Road"
Theater / Theater Event
From the Mississippi Delta
ETA Creative Arts Foundation - 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Park Manor/Grand Crossing)
The autobiographical story of Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, whose journey takes her from poverty and prostitution in the Jim Crow South to civil rights activism, academic achievement and success as a Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Tour a three-story sustainable "green" home constructed on the museum's grounds
Theater / Theater Event
Radio Macbeth
Court Theatre - 5535 S. Ellis Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
A group of actors who gather in an abandoned theater to rehearse Shakespeare's "Macbeth" are visited by the story's ghosts.
Events / Literature Event
Michelle Duster signing
ETA Creative Arts Foundation - 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Park Manor/Grand Crossing)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The author discusses and signs "Ida: In Her Own Words," a history of the life of Duster's great-grandmother, the social justice crusader Ida B. Wells. The book includes excerpts from Wells' journal.
Events / Class
Salsa dance class
United Church of Hyde Park - 1448 E. 53rd St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Professional dancers teach intro (6 p.m.), beginning (7 p.m.), and advanced beginning (8:10 p.m.) classes; plus a cardio exercise session with Latin beats (7 p.m.). No partner required.
Events / Concert
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Halloween Exhibition, a group show
Gallery Provocateur - 2125 N. Rockwell St. - Chicago (Logan Square)
Features paintings, photography, videos and sculpture by eight artists, including Wes Borland, guitarist for Marilyn Manson.Costumes encouraged at the opening reception.
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