http://chicago.metromix.com/rss The Daily Picks us-en Wed Nov 04 14:53:36 -0600 2009 The afternoon session of the seventh annual fest is sold out, but you can still attend the evening session. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/festival-of-wood-and-west-loop/1569659/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/festival-of-wood-and-west-loop/1569659/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1569659?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/festival-of-wood-and-west-loop/1569659/content/image"><img alt="Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1569659" title="Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer" /></a> Thu Nov 05 15:20:42 -0600 2009 Singer Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child fame helps light the tree at noon. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/great-tree-lighting-loop/1513655/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/great-tree-lighting-loop/1513655/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1513655?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/great-tree-lighting-loop/1513655/content/image"><img alt="Great Tree Lighting" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1513655" title="Great Tree Lighting" /></a> Mon Oct 05 14:05:01 -0500 2009 Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/green-city-market-lincoln-park/643694/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/green-city-market-lincoln-park/643694/content Wed Oct 14 11:55:34 -0500 2009 In a partnership with the One Book, One Chicago program, local playwright Tanya Saracho adapts Sandra Cisneros' collection of vignettes about a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-house-on-mango-sheffield-de-paul/1190994/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-house-on-mango-sheffield-de-paul/1190994/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1190994?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-house-on-mango-sheffield-de-paul/1190994/content/image"><img alt="The House on Mango Street" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1190994" title="The House on Mango Street" /></a> Mon Nov 02 09:08:48 -0600 2009 The 16th annual International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art features three-dimensional fine art in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and fiber. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/sofa-chicago-2009-streeterville/1537911/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/sofa-chicago-2009-streeterville/1537911/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1537911?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/sofa-chicago-2009-streeterville/1537911/content/image"><img alt="SOFA Chicago 2009" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1537911" title="SOFA Chicago 2009" /></a> Mon Nov 02 16:01:19 -0600 2009 Billed the "second-oldest LGBT film festival in the world," the fest showcases more than 150 independent films ranging from experimental works to romantic comedies. http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/movie_event/reeling-2009-the-28th/1582177/content http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/movie_event/reeling-2009-the-28th/1582177/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1582177?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/movie_event/reeling-2009-the-28th/1582177/content/image"><img alt="Reeling 2009: The 28th Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1582177" title="Reeling 2009: The 28th Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival" /></a> Thu Nov 05 14:57:05 -0600 2009 Inside the former Ciao Bella boutique, find women's clothing and accessories at 40 to 90 percent off retail prices. http://chicago.metromix.com/style/shopping_event/southport-sample-sale-spectacular-lakeview/1569507/content http://chicago.metromix.com/style/shopping_event/southport-sample-sale-spectacular-lakeview/1569507/content Wed Sep 16 22:30:27 -0500 2009 Readings, performances, lectures, discussions, films and concerts feature internationally recognized authors, scholars, poets, artists and others. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/20th-annual-chicago-humanities/1469729/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/20th-annual-chicago-humanities/1469729/content Fri Sep 25 17:03:05 -0500 2009 Local cabaret duo Scott Bradley and Jonny Stax (a.k.a. The Scooty & JoJo Show) revives their musical tribute to the 1978 John Carpenter slasher flick "Halloween" for this third annual production. Bradley leads the eight-member cast backed by a three-piece band. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/carpenters-halloween-andersonville/1408814/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/carpenters-halloween-andersonville/1408814/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1408814?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/carpenters-halloween-andersonville/1408814/content/image"><img alt="Carpenters' Halloween" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1408814" title="Carpenters' Halloween" /></a> Thu Oct 22 15:15:10 -0500 2009 Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child performs at the annual benefit. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/hrc-chicago-gala-time-loop/1552789/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/hrc-chicago-gala-time-loop/1552789/content