"Since re-opening our doors in River North last November, we've been
busy getting our Jazz Club organized downstairs so that we can continue to
offer the same level of quality musicians that we did in our Lakeview
location," says Owner Tom Verhey. "This Friday night jazz series is undoubtedly going to allow patrons to ease their way into the weekend."
The super fancy space features a gourmet menu, valet parking and champagne by the glass and bottle ranging from $8 to $600.
www.popsforchampagne.com
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Gay and lesbian sun-worshippers, party-goers, and shop-a-holics can be well on their way to one of the many gay-friendly resorts and inns found in Puerto Rico and across the U.S. Virgin Islands, all with well-deserved reputations as serving gay and lesbian travelers with respect. The beautiful beach vistas of these great destinations are well within reach with daily flights departing Miami, Tampa, Dallas/Ft. Worth, St. Louis, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Travelers can check schedules and book flights on AA.com/Rainbow; the communities dedicated site provided the lowest fares and list gay events nationwide. Tickets must be purchased no later than February 14, 2007.
The series runs until the closing reception, Thursday, February 22, with Kathie Bergquist and Stephanie Cox.
Complete schedule to follow:
Friday, January 26
7:30 p.m.
Marcy Rae Henry
The CTA Chronicles
Marcy Rae Henry’s new collection of essays explores the contradictions between public and private life, the banal and the profound, all within the constraints of Chicago public transit. The result is a collection that is moody and playful, equally successful as an on the ground report of the crazy, wonderful city we live in and its denizens, as it is a window to the soul of its author.
Sunday, February 4
4:30 p.m.
Ann Hudson
Laura Van Prooyen
Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
Tonight’s reading features three Midwestern poets. Ann Hudson, a Chicagoan, is the author of the collection Armillary Sphere. Illinois poet Laura Van Prooyen first collection of poetry, Inkblot and Altar, has just been released by Pecan Grove Press, and South Bend , IN poet Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum is the author of the collection This Life She’s Chosen, and the forthcoming Islands .
Sunday, February 11
4:30 p.m.
Mónica de la Torre
Talk Shows
Arielle Greenberg
My Kafka Year
Poet and translator Monica de la Torre’s first collection of poetry, Talk Shows, marks the debut of Switchback Books, a new Chicago-based feminist press dedicated to publishing poetry by young women. Joining de la Torre will be Columbia College Poetry Professor Arielle Greenberg, author of the critically acclaimed poetry collections Given and My Kafka Century.
Thursday, February 15
7:30 p.m.
Jennifer Harris
Pink
Ann Laughlin
“In the Heart of Egypt ”
Join us for a reading by two local lesbian authors. Jennifer Harris’ first novel, Pink, is the Walter Mitty-esque tale of a lesbian writer fantasizes about her novel and the resulting complications the book presents in her life. Anne Laughlin’s short story “In the Heart of Egypt” was featured in the Cleis Press anthology Best Lesbian Romance. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, February 16
7:30 p.m.
Editor Michelle Sewell and Contributors
Growing Up Girl: An Anthology of Voices from Marginalized Spaces
Editor Sewell will be joined by local contributors Wendy Altschuler, Jennifer Karmin, Janet Vega, Latiffany Wright, and Jewel Sophie for a reading from this multicultural anthology that explores the transition form girlhood to womanhood through stories, essays and poems. Sewell is an award-winning poet and screenwriter whose work has appeared on NPR and Black Entertainment Television
Thursday, February 22
7:30 p.m.
Stephanie Cox
“The Vigil”
Kathie Bergquist
“ Paris Reunion ”
Benefit for Chicago Books for Women in Prison Project
Co-Sponsored by DykeDiva
Another reading collaboration by local authors! Tonight’s program will include a reading by Stephanie Cox of her short story, “The Vigil”, recently published in the Harrington Lesbian Literary Quarterly, and WCF staffer Kathie Bergquist (A Field Guide to Gay and Lesbian Chicago) reading her short story “Paris Reunion” which appears in the forthcoming Alyson Publications anthology “Best Date Ever.” This reading is a benefit for the Chicago Books for Women in Prison Project. Please bring donations of paperback books to benefit the project. Books about recovery, parenting, WOC issues, and LGBTQ titles are especially needed. This event includes a wine and cheese reception.
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Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her spontaneous wit and off-kilter humor. Whether she's talking about politics or being a single working mom of 3 adopted kids (she'll need a few more if she wants to catch up to Rosie O), her quirky observations and perfect timing have earned her the reputation of being one of the today's funniest and most-famed comics. And that skin of hers--FLAWLESS!
Paula Poundstone will delight theater-goers with her one-of-a-kind, legendary, rapid-fire comedy during her national tour stop at Centre East Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie for one night only, Saturday February 17, at 8 p.m.
Call for tickets at 847.673.6300. $40
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Why do you continue to let "celebreties" borrow your stuff!
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Reminiscent of thier historical cat fight from their dynasty days, Joan Collins and Linda Evans reunite on the Chicago stage.
For a two week engagement, February 20-March 4, Evans and Collins star in LEGENDS! at the LaSalle Bank Theatre.
The play, written by Tony Award-winning James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line) centers on two fading, and rival, movie stars (portrayed by Collins and Evans) misled by a young producer in order to sway them both into starring in a new Broadway show.
Tickets run from $20-$75 and are available at Broadway in Chicago Box Offices. For more information visit www.legendsthecomedy.com.
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