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Chicago Pride - It's like patriotism, only... real.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 @ 9:55 PM
When I was in Normal Saturday night, I pulled my Chicago Card out of my wallet and showed it to people like a 21-year-old on her birthday. At tht time, I didn't really think about it, but now I realize: I'm so happy to be here. I'm so happy to finally be here.
Jess Klein lyrics say it all...
Friday, September 22, 2006 @ 7:02 PM
"Dumb girl, big city.
I give that a once-around.
For future reference, just so you know...
It's the same as being dumb in a small town."
A Much-Needed Pick-Me-Up
On the El, I had randomly picked up a copy of the Reader and discovered that CHUCK KLOSTERMAN would be reading from his new book tonight at Border's.
I called everyone I know in Chicago (all FOUR of them) to try to persuade them to come with me, but no one would. Actually, none of them had ever heard of Chuck Klosterman before. So, I went by myself.
As I was climbing out of the subway, I heard a girl on her cell phone say, "Oh, you know, he wrote Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs!" and my ears perked up and I said, "You're going to Border's to see the Chuck Klosterman reading!" And she was like, "Yeah!" And then we walked to Border's together, and looked for books together, and bought them, and then sat on the floor together to hear the reading, and then stood in line together to have our pictures taken and books signed.
Here are some facts that I learned about Chuck Klosterman at tonight's reading and "Q & A":
1.) He has a new book called Chuck Klosterman IV which is mostly a collection of previously published essays and columns from various magazines. (I will probably buy this book as soon as there's a paperback version.)
2.) He watches "Project Runway."
3.) He is weirded out by the fact that Seth Cohen reads Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs in season one of "The OC."
I bought a copy of Killing Yourself to Live and he signed it, "Kellie, Stay alive. -Chuck Klosterman."
I am not even sure what I said to him when I handed him the book, except, "I just find you really insightful!" At least I didn't gush as much as when I met Amber Benson.
I am such a nerd. I should not be allowed around famous people.
A Second Chance
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 @ 9:17 PM
If you missed the Josh Weckesser Dance Spectacular this week, there is going to be a one-night only, back-by-popular-demand final performance at the Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts, next SATURDAY at 8pm. So if you couldn't make it this weekend, you have one last chance. Otherwise, we will pay Lauren Schumacher to kill your children. Or your kitty.
The Josh Weckesser Dance Spectacular
Sunday, September 03, 2006 @ 9:36 PM
As some of you already know, I am moving to Chicago on Monday. I will be staying with Josh "The White Stick" Weckesser, who some of you have met. I will be helping out with his dance spectacular, which is rapidly approaching.
The dates & times:
Thursday Sept. 7 at 8pm
Friday Sept. 8 at 8pm
Industry Matinee Saturday Sept. 9 at 3pm
Saturday Sept. 9 at 8pm
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 8pm
The place:
Links Hall - Floor 2, 3435 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
The cost:
Tickets $15 / $10 With a hard luck story
Hard luck story need not be true
Best hard luck story wins a prize
(YOURS TRULY is judging the hard luck stories!!!!)
Tickets: 773.281.0824 or buy at the door
For those of you who have not heard about the Josh Weckesser Dance Spectacular, it promises to be, in a word, spectacular. A low-minded evening of high art with something enjoyable for the cynic, the stoic, the comic and the layman. Dealing with issues such as drinking, death, and crickets. All held together by a shoestring and a smile. Come and see what is sure to become the Lollapalooza of the dance world.
All the cool kids are doing it, and we think you should too.
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