Friday 13
While the organizers of Give the Gift of Sight cite no authority, they contend that 70 percent of Americans either throw away or just stash old eyeglasses. This when untold thousands in developing countries have little access to the sort of eye care we take for granted. Today a couple of Cubs have agreed to swap autographs for old glasses. If you want to say hey to Jim LeFebvre or Ryne Sandberg, they’ll be at LensCrafters, 205 N. Michigan, from 11 to 1. All it’ll cost you is your old specs. Call 819-0205 for more.
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It’s difficult for independent choreographers and dance companies just starting out to find a place to gig, and the Oak Theatre Project means to help them out. Tonight at 7 a band of local choreographers–Amy Alt, Keith Elliott, Frank Fishella, Paula Frasz, Winifred Haun, Christy Munch, and Rebecca Rossen–will present pieces at the Oak, 2000 N. Western. Tickets are $7, $5 in advance. Call 975-0038 for info.
Stentorian-voiced humorist and actor Aaron Freeman will attempt to divulge some of the secrets of great comedy at a Women in Film meeting tonight. His current project is producing The Funny Bone of the Beast, a feature-length documentary on his travels in South Africa. He’ll speak at the Three Arts Club, 1300 N. Dearborn, at 6. It’s $20, $10 for members. Call 509-8000 for reservations.
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