Chicago Public Radio Events

Story Week Festival of Writers: Discussion: Genre Bending – The Faces of Fiction

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:30 p.m.

Authors Mort Castle, Maggie Estep, David Morrell and Kevin Nance discuss their work in this event hosted by Joe Meno.

Story Week Festival of Writers: Reading: Genre Bending – The Faces of Fiction

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Sam Weller hosts a reading and discussion with authors Mort Castle, Maggie Estep and David Morrell.

Community Advisory Council Meeting

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Live

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.

Join host Peter Sagal and scorekeeper Carl Kasell for the hilarious news quiz. Each week, a rotating roster of cultural pundits try their hand at the week's top headlines.

Lecture by Mickalene Thomas

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Mickalene Thomas is known for her elaborate paintings adorned with rhinestones, enamel and colorful acrylics. Her depictions of African-American women explore notions of black female celebrity and identity while romanticizing ideas of femininity and power.

Publishing Panel: Books Under Pressure

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m.

Donna Seaman, associate editor of Booklist and Chicago Public Radio book critic, is joined by literary agent Michelle Brower, bookstore owner Linda Bubon, author John Dale and publisher Johnny Temple for a panel discussion.

Jazz at Symphony Center: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 8:00 p.m.

The versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, celebrates jazz’s large-ensemble tradition by performing a vast repertoire of masterpieces by legends of the genre.

Peter Rabbit and the Landscapes of Home: Beatrix Potter, A Road Scholars Program by Nancy Huse

Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m.

This is a first-person Chautauqua-style interpretation of Beatrix Potter and her multiple accomplishments. Potter, over various life stages, describes herself as a writer, artist, scientist, and a philanthropist.

Chicago Victory Gardens: Yesterday and Tomorrow

Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.

“Chicago Victory Gardens: Yesterday and Tomorrow” reflects an increased interest in vegetable gardening not seen in this country since World War II.

13th International Open: Woman's History Month Reading

Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.

This reading will feature woman writers with with a notable record of publishing and other accomplishments. This year's readers include Brenda Cardenas, Angela Jackson, Jacquelyn Pope, Jennifer Sweeney and Lina Ramona Vitkauskas.