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Maybe the organizers of these three retrospectives scheduled them on the same days at the same times to help rid baby boomers of ugly middle-aged spread: from the look of things, devoted attendees and overlapping speakers will have to sprint between locations. The most extensive commemoration seems to be the Chicago ’68+20 Conference, which runs today from 9 to 5 and tomorrow from 9 to 4 at the International Amphitheatre, 4220 S. Halsted. Symposia and workshops will cover activism, the media, and the law; among the scheduled guests are Abbie Hoffman, Bobby Seale, William Kunstler, and Studs Terkel. Films, literary readings, book signings, and a Saturday night concert round out the weekend. Registration is $5 a day, $7 for the concert–or $15 for the whole works. Particulars at 984-1968.
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Warning: the provided food and drink may enhance your willingness to spend at Barbara’s Bookstore’s 25th-anniversary open house, from 5 to 8 tonight at the Old Town branch, 1434 N. Wells. There’ll be a special display of 60s books, and the staff will be videotaping your musings on the 60s. Everything but the books is free; 642-5044 for more info.
Paul Sills used his famous story-theater method to adapt to the stage Studs Terkel’s 1977 autobiography, Talking to Myself, in which Studs reminisces about the 20s and 30s. Previews start tonight at the Northlight Theatre, 2300 Green Bay Road in Evanston; the show opens September 7. Until then, show time is 8 Tuesday through Saturday; 3 and 7:30 on Sunday. Tickets are $15-$18. Call 869-7278 or 902-1500 for tickets.
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