Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Chicago Updates

Alas, there will be no Gore Vidal at the Printer's Row Book Fair. I was really looking forward to hearing him speak. His wit is legendary. My second choice for the speakers event was Walter Mosley. He is scheduled to speak at 10 am. That's a little too early for me since it would mean I would have to leave Gary at 8 am to get there.

The weekend is looking like a washout for me. After last weekend's experience, I am even more a believer of sharing instead of going it alone. I haven't found anyone to share the blues with me. There's a metaphor in there somewhere.

The entertainers for the 15th African/Carribean Internation Festival of Life is up on their web page, http://www.festivaloflife.com. The only one I recognize is Leon the actor. I saw him in the stage production of "Friends and Lovers." I was not impressed but my friend was so it may be a matter of taste. Still, the festival seems to offer an exotic mix of music, dance and food. It's worth checking out.

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