FRIDAY, JANUARY 30:
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RIVERWEST CURRENTS, 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, 6PM-UNTIL?
Come celebrate the best neighborhood newspaper in the city!
LINNEMAN's, 1001 E. Locust, 6PM-until?
Music by Tom Schwark, Bill Brenkle, Blue Valentine, and
Dr. Chow's Love Medicine. Food provided by Chef Pat.
Only $5 for music, fun, and food while it lasts!

RIVERWEST CURRENTS, FEBRUARY ISSUE
Hot off the press this weekend! Our biggest issue ever - 36
pages, including an 8 page VOTER GUIDE to local elections:
3rd & 6th District Alderman, Mayor, and County Executive.
Also Black History month features & stories, plus all the
local news on development, business, green space, and Arts
& Entertainment. Where did the Barhopper land this month?
Look for it at over 300 outlets in Riverwest, the East
Side, Harambee, and City Hall.

CIRCLE A, Chambers & Weil
Alive at 8 w/Ben Burn & Charlie Wiggins, 8PM, $2.
Rockin-A Friday w/Sharkie Tantrum, 10PM.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
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WOODLAND PATTERN BOOK CENTER, 1PM-UNTIL?
10th Annual Poetry Marathon Fundraiser
Everyone's invited! 720 E. Locust


URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER, Riverside Park, 2-3:30 PM
All About Snow
$5 (Members: $3)
Contact the Center at 964-8505 to register.

Ever marveled at the mystery of snow falling? Get answers
to all your questions about snow (or almost all of them) in
a hands-on exploration of winters magic. All ages
welcome.


IRISH CULTURAL CENTER, 2133 W. Wisconsin, 7PM
Ceili for Peace. Proceeds benefit Casa Maria, $8.


CIRCLE A, Chambers & Weil
Psychedelic Psaturday w/Jonny Z.


LINNEMAN'S, Locust & Weil, 10PM
Random Orbit w/Bob Parduhn CD Release.


MAD PLANET, Center & Booth, 10PM
Manplanet, The Obsoletes, Modern Machines.
Secure parking.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1:
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QUARTERS, 900 E. Center (& Bremen), 9:30PM-1:30AM
Dear Rockers and Groovers: The MIGHTY DJANGO HI-FI will
blast Jamaican records loudly for at least the next four
Sundays at Quarter's. Selecters are Eric Blowtorch and Joe
the Ambassador. Admission, as always, is free. Call
Quarter's at 263-4140 if need be. This week we will
feature rocksteady ('66-'68) and dancehall reggae ('79
and beyond).

UPCOMING WEEKEND EVENTS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
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HOTCAKES GALLERY, 3379 N. Pierce, 5-10PM
Gallery & Show Opening of Jeremiah Ketner.
Solo show of work by this Chicago-based artist.
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-4PM, Sun
Noon-4PM.
414/961-7714, www.HotcakesGallery.com



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 7
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THE ZODIAC, 2nd & Mitchell, 7PM
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An Evening of Female Expression with Soul.
Featuring Holly Haebig, Cherylann Kelly, Dena Aronson, Jodi
Simerl, Celia, $5. The Zodiac, 2nd & Mitchell, a smoke-free
bar and lounge.


FRIDAY, MARCH 5:
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BREMEN CAFE, Bremen & Clarke
Graham Lindsey enthusiasts, GL will be playing Bremen Cafe
on Fri. March 5th, kicking off his new tour.


SATURDAY, MARCH 6:
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BREWERY CREDIT UNION, 70TH ANNUAL MEETING, 10AM
BCU Annual Business Meeting
Klemmer's Banquet Center
10401 W. Oklahoma Ave.

10AM - Registion
10:30 - Meeting Starts
Lunch follows meeting.

FREE for credit union members.
Call 414/273-3170 x22 or email memberservice@brewerycu.com
to register.

The Nominating Committee has nominated incumbents Kevin
Flaherty (a Riverwester), William Druck, and Larry O'Neil
to the 3 available terms. Everyone who has been a member
for at least 90 days may vote. Remember to bring your ID.