ICE Theater's Community Day Thursday, 8/21, 10am - 2pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Family/Children   Ice Theater, 210 West 87th Street, Chicago, Illinois, (773) 892-3204   Health & Resource Fair - Fun - Entertainment
	Chicago SummerDance: Shiko Mawatu (Congolese Rumba & Soukous) Thursday, 8/21, 6 - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park - Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois   6pm-7pm: Dance lessons led by Isaac Katalayi (Soukous) 7:30pm-9:30pm: Shiko Mawatu (Congolese Rumba & Soukous) Shiko Mawatu grew up in a family where music came naturally. His father was an accomplished accordion player and his two brothers Bunda Mawatu and Rocky Lisasu sang for the Simba Band in . . .   Soleil's Take:  The dance floor has gotten a little tight as this To-Do has grown in popularity, but it's still a fun time! Look out for other SummerDance listings at 63rd Street Beach, Navy Pier, Athletic Field Park and Humboldt Park Boathouse! The view is beautiful at each of the locations, so get out there - and don't be afraid to try a new style of music and dance.   Other Times To-Do It:  June 12 - Aug 24: Thurs - Sat, 6 - 9:30pm; Sun, 4 to 7pm
	Hot Summer Nights: Big City Swing with Lesley Byers and The Jazz Cats Thursday, 8/21, 6 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL (847) 835-5440   Lesley Byers & the Jazz Cats recreate music made famous by Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald. Singing professionally for nearly 20 years, Lesley Picchietti Byers has performed all over the country including; Irving Plaza in New York City, The Derby i . . .   Soleil's Take:  The gardens are absolutely lovely, so try your best to take it all in! There are regular activities for children and adults, including cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.
	Jazzin' at the Shedd: Dee Alexander Thursday, 8/21, 6 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   John G. Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605   North Terrace: Dee Alexander Quartet Dee Alexander is one of Chicago's most gifted and respected female vocalists. From contemporary Jazz-Funk groove to a high flying swing, to a scat-filled romp, Dee Alexander delivers each with a style and grace that is truly her own. Rotunda: Alejandro Urzagaste  . . .   Soleil's Take:  The views from the Shedd terrace are gorgeous - the perfect backdrop for a Chicago summer evening! Jazzin' at the Shedd draws visitors and locals and you can expect to find some children under-foot. Seating is a little limited, so try to get there early. Parking is a little walk from the entrance, so plan accordingly!   Other Times To-Do It:  Thursdays, June 19 through Aug. 28
	eta Literary Series: Three Perspectives Thursday, 8/21, 6 - 8pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Author/Artist Event   eta Creative Arts Foundation, 7558 South South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, (773) 752-3955   Three authors offer their unique perspectives on life, love and family during this special book signing. Every Woman Needs a Wife by Naleighna Kai is the hilarious, thought-provoking story of a wife who does the unthinkable when she insists that her husband's mistress come home and earn her keep . . .   Soleil's Take:  I haven't been able To-Do this one yet, so I'd love to have Your Take! Please e-mail me at YourTake@soleilstodos.com.   Other Times To-Do It:  Third Thursdays
	Made In Chicago: Celebrating Nat King Cole Thursday, 8/21, 6:30 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 55 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 742-5222   Born and raised in Chicago, Nat King Cole first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist, then switched his emphasis to singing, becoming one of the most popular and best-known vocalists of all time. He grew up in Bronzeville, sneaking out of the house to hang outside the clubs, listening to art . . .
	Close Up 2 - Skinny Williams Thursday-Friday, 8/21-23 Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Close Up 2, 416 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 385-1111   A Chicago native, Williams embarked on his music career while still in his teens. Being 6'4" and 180 pounds, he was often referred to as "that skinny sax player," thus earning him his nickname "Skinny". And putting his first name William as his last name, hence Skinny Williams. Williams performed . . .   Thursday the first set starts at 7pm; on Fridays, 8pm; and Saturdays 10pm   Other Times To-Do It:  Thursday, Friday and Saturday
	Sushi, Sake & Soul Thursday, 8/21, 7 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Ai Sushi Lounge, 358 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL   Summertime gets a sizzling farewell when 220 Communications hosts "Sushi, Saki & Soul." The after-work social networking event combines delectable Japanese cuisine with the sexy, soulful sounds of guitarist/producer/singer, Spike Rebel. . A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Metropol . . .   Soleil's Take:  220 Events provides entertainment that appeals to a diverse age range. The younger set gets to feel mature by attending a social event that's not your typical "booty" party, and the truly mature get to chill out with groovy music, new venues and an interesting concept - without having to endure an around-the-block line!
	Superior Donuts (Closing Week) Thursday, 8/21, 7:30 - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Theater   Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 North Halsted, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 335-1650   By ensemble member Tracy Letts Directed by ensemble member Amy Morton Featuring ensemble members Jon Hill and Yasen Peyankov Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the . . .   3pm matinee, Saturdays and Sundays   Other Times To-Do It:  Thu. June 19, 2008 - Sun. August 24, 2008
	Black Harvest: Kings of the Evening Thursday, 8/21, 7:30 - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   Filmmakers in person! 2008, Andrew P. Jones, USA, 99 min. With Tyson Beckford, Lynn Whitfield, Glynn Turman, Linara Washington, Reginald T. Dorsey Winner of the Audience Award at the San Francisco Black Film Festival and Best Film at the San Diego Black Film Festival, Kings of the Evening uses superb . . .   Also shows August 16, 8:15pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Robin Thicke Thursday, 8/21, 8pm - 12:30am Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 923-2000
	Cirque du Soleil - Kooza (Closing Week)  Through August 24 Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Family/Children   United Center (Parking lot K), 1901 West Madison Chicago, IL   KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all . . .   8pm, Tues - Sat; 4pm matinee, Fri & Sat; 1pm and 5pm, Sun   Soleil's Take:  My first exposure to Cirque du Soleil was breathtaking - and I was only watching it on tv! Literally hanging on the edge of my bed, I was completely captivated. Live? Completely stunning! It's far more than a circus - it's visually stunning, the acrobatics are extraordinary, the music is dramatic, the costumes and set are imaginative and creative. The whole experience is just a sensory delight! Got deep pockets? The Tapis Rouge VIP admission sounds very cool!   Other Times To-Do It:  June 26-August 24
	Movies in the Park: Fame Thursday, 8/21, 8:30 - 10:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Pl, Chicago, IL 60619   FAME is an electrifying musical-drama set in Manhattan's celebrated High School of the Performing Arts. It is an incisive look at the hopes and dreams of eight young people vying for a foothold in the world of show business.   Soleil's Take:  Movies in the Park ("MIP") is a low-key, family-friendly alternative to the Outdoor Film Festival. At MIP, you'll find plenty of room to spread out and barbeque. Amble on in at your leisure and you'll still find room to enjoy the flick. Bring the kids, bring the dog and enjoy the summer evening! I've selected a few listings to include in the To-Dos, but visit the Chicago Park District website for MIP dates in a park near you!
	Movies in the Park: Stomp the Yard Thursday, 8/21, 8:30 - 10:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653   When DJ loses his younger brother his parents send him to Truth University in Georgia to give him a chance at a better life. There he finds that the rivalry in the stepping competitions between the black fraternities on campus is fierce. An amazing street dancer himself, DJ joins the competition and . . .   Soleil's Take:  Movies in the Park ("MIP") is a low-key, family-friendly alternative to the Outdoor Film Festival. At MIP, you'll find plenty of room to spread out and barbeque. Amble on in at your leisure and you'll still find room to enjoy the flick. Bring the kids, bring the dog and enjoy the summer evening! I've selected a few listings to include in the To-Dos, but visit the Chicago Park District website for MIP dates in a park near you!
	Live Jazz at the Velvet Lounge Nightly Calendar:  Ongoing To-Dos! » Live Music-Ongoing   Velvet Lounge, 67 East Cermak Road, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 791-9050   The Velvet Lounge is the only place in the world where you can hear the Chicago sound seven days a week. The Sunday night jam sessions have been an effective way to promote younger members of the jazz community. Fred Anderson opened the Velvet Lounge in 1982 after his club The Birdhouse, on the near . . .   Soleil's Take:  Every (practically) night! Visit www.velvetlounge.net for tonight's line-up!   Other Times To-Do It:  Every night!
	Chicago SummerDance: Outcast Jazz Band (Big Band Swing) Friday, 8/22, 6 - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park - Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois   6pm-7pm: Dance lessons led by Margot McGraw-Toppen & Riley Wimes, Jr. (East Coast Swing) 7:30pm-9:30pm: Outcast Jazz Band (Big Band Swing) The Outcast Jazz Band was founded on Chicago's south side, in the summer of 1981, by the late Gilbert "Smokey" Robinson. The original OJB (actually Gilbert's . . .   Soleil's Take:  The dance floor has gotten a little tight as this To-Do has grown in popularity, but it's still a fun time! Look out for other SummerDance listings at 63rd Street Beach, Navy Pier, Athletic Field Park and Humboldt Park Boathouse! The view is beautiful at each of the locations, so get out there - and don't be afraid to try a new style of music and dance.   Other Times To-Do It:  June 12 - Aug 24: Thurs - Sat, 6 - 9:30pm; Sun, 4 to 7pm
	Black Harvest: Heart of Fire (Feuerherz) Friday, 8/22, 6:15 - 7:45pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Luigi Falorni, Germany, 94 min. With Letekidan Micael, Solomie Micael The producers of Nowhere In Africa and the director of The Story of the Weeping Camel join forces to create another sensitive and revealing look at an unfamiliar culture. Raised in an orphanage run by Italian nuns, . . .   Also shows August 26, 6:15pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Cameo Friday, 8/22, 7 - 11pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, (708) 206-2165   Our beautiful new Country Club Hills Theater is an intimate, 2000-seat venue that combines stylish, modern architecture and state-of-the-art audio and video technology with the same kind of rustic, community charm that our City is famous for. With two seating levels in a sweeping semi-circle around . . .   Soleil's Take:  I haven't been out to CCHT yet (it is, afterall, in a suburb), but a few questions come immediately to mind: (1) $45-65 is a lot of loot to sit on the lawn - is that grass padded or sumthin'? (2) No outside concessions?!?! That kinda takes the fun out of picnic-ing, doesn't it? Will I get out there and find $6 hotdogs and a $17 glass of white zinfandel and a $3 can of RC Cola? (3) How come Ravinia is sooooo much cheaper and let's you bring your own stuff? (4) You can't bring your own chair - you must rent one there? Come on, now - we must be up to $75 already - just to be on the lawn! Tickets are generally $50-95, reserved seating; $45-65, lawn; $12-35, city hall lawn and pavillion seating. Visit the website for specific pricing and to purchase and print tickets.
	Glamorama, featuring Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer Friday, 8/22, 8pm - 12am Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Fashion & Design   Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 462-6363   Watch as the best of fall fashion struts down the runway to the sounds of Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer at the 10th Annual Macy's Glamorama 2008 at The Chicago Theatre. This year's theme is 80's Pop Candy Arcade. Fashion Show featuring Top Designers and 80s Wonders! Macy's Glamorama 2008 will be a . . .
	Black Harvest: Caught In the Game Friday, 8/22, 8:15 - 10:15pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   Chicago connection Filmmakers in person! 2008, Michael Merrill, USA, 104 min. With Cordell Williams, Amanda Dee, Simeon Henderson The game of love intersects with a cheater's game of life when real estate whiz Lisa, who's clandestinely laundering money for her drug-dealer boyfriend, meets Joshua, the . . .   Friday, August 22, 8:15 pm Monday, August 25, 8:15 pm Thursday, August 28, 6:15 pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Movies in the Park: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) Friday, 8/22, 8:30 - 10:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615   Pure of heart Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) along with four grossly gluttonous girls and boys win the opportunity to tour eccentric recluse Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) magical candy factory and the chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic.   Soleil's Take:  Much as I love, Johnny Depp, the new version can't touch the classic - one of my all time favorites! Movies in the Park ("MIP") is a low-key, family-friendly alternative to the Outdoor Film Festival. At MIP, you'll find plenty of room to spread out and barbeque. Amble on in at your leisure and you'll still find room to enjoy the flick. Bring the kids, bring the dog and enjoy the summer evening! I've selected a few listings to include in the To-Dos, but visit the Chicago Park District website for MIP dates in a park near you!
	Millennium Park Morning Fitness Saturday, 8/23, 8am - 12pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Fitness/Athletic/Sporting   Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 55 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 742-5222   WEEKLY YOGA 8 a.m. Start your day with Yoga in the Park, a class that helps to improve strength, balance, mental focus and flexibility through guided poses, mental imagery and breath work. PILATES 9 a.m. Strengthen the core muscles with Pilates in the Park and improve your posture, muscular . . .   Soleil's Take:  What a fabulous start to a Saturday morning! At this time of day, the downtown streets are still pretty quiet. The 8am yoga class on the lawn is just such a wonderfully tranquil experience. Finish it off with the featured dance session and get your Saturday off to a great start!   Other Times To-Do It:  Saturdays, June 7 through September 27
	61st Street Farmers Market Saturday, 8/23, 9am - 2pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Community Development   East 61st Street & South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637   This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu below to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do!   Other Times To-Do It:  Saturdays through October 25
	ˇViva! Chicago Latin Music Festival Saturday-Sunday, 8/23-24, 10:30am - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois   The ˇViva! Chicago Latin Music Festival opens Saturday, August 23-24 in Grant Park, presented by Best Buy. This vibrant Latin music festival showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteńa, Spanish pop y más. Many . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  August 23-24
	Chicago Reggae Festival Saturday, 8/23, 12 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL   This one-day event will include performances by the very best of local, regional, and international Reggae artists, and of course, djs and lots of Caribbean-style food. The festival will benefit the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, a group that performs traditional African and Caribbean dance, and ru . . .
	Taste of Greece 2008 Saturday-Sunday, 8/23-24, 12 - 11pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   100 South Halsted, Chicago, Illinois   For more information call United Hellenic American Congress at (847) 509-8050.   Soleil's Take:  Greek food + Greek libations + live party people = Opa! This festive To-Do includes most of the area restaurants and the party keeps going and going and going . . .
	Chicago SummerDance: Angel Melendez: Tribute to Cantante Héctor Lavoe (Classic Salsa) Saturday, 8/23, 6 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park - Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois   6pm-7pm: Dance lessons led by Lisa "La Boriqua" (Merengue, Cha-Cha, Salsa) 7:30pm-9:30pm: Angel Melendez: Tribute to Cantante Héctor Lavoe (Classic Salsa) Composer, arranger, instructor and trombonist, Angel Melendez is one of the most recognized musicians in Chicago, he leads a few popular Latin . . .   Soleil's Take:  The dance floor has gotten a little tight as this To-Do has grown in popularity, but it's still a fun time! Look out for other SummerDance listings at 63rd Street Beach, Navy Pier, Athletic Field Park and Humboldt Park Boathouse! The view is beautiful at each of the locations, so get out there - and don't be afraid to try a new style of music and dance.   Other Times To-Do It:  June 12 - Aug 24: Thurs - Sat, 6 - 9:30pm; Sun, 4 to 7pm
	Convention Day Saturday, 8/23, 6pm - 2am Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Semi-Formal/Black Tie/Gala   Hyatt McCormick Place, 2233 South Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois   St. Bernard Hospital presents "Convention Day," the annual fundraiser to benefit the programs and services of St. Bernard Hospital. Convention Day is coming, and there's a buzz in the air! There are no candidates to choose from, no votes, and no results . . . just the best victory party in town!! Don't . . .
	Black Harvest: Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans  Saturday, 8/23, 6:15 - 7:15pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Dawn Logsdon, USA, 68 min. Located just outside the French quarter and little frequented by tourists, Faubourg Tremé is New Orleans' most fascinating, history-rich neighborhood--the fabled birthplace of jazz, the epicenter of civil rights battles long before Rosa Parks, and a mecca for poets, . . .   Also shows 8/25, 6:15pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Super Stars of Jazz Fusion Saturday, 8/23, 7 - 11pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, (708) 206-2165   Roy Ayres, Miki Howard, Tom Browne, Wayne Henderson Our beautiful new Country Club Hills Theater is an intimate, 2000-seat venue that combines stylish, modern architecture and state-of-the-art audio and video technology with the same kind of rustic, community charm that our City is famous for. With . . .   Soleil's Take:  I haven't been out to CCHT yet (it is, afterall, in a suburb), but a few questions come immediately to mind: (1) $45-65 is a lot of loot to sit on the lawn - is that grass padded or sumthin'? (2) No outside concessions?!?! That kinda takes the fun out of picnic-ing, doesn't it? Will I get out there and find $6 hotdogs and a $17 glass of white zinfandel and a $3 can of RC Cola? (3) How come Ravinia is sooooo much cheaper and let's you bring your own stuff? (4) You can't bring your own chair - you must rent one there? Come on, now - we must be up to $75 already - just to be on the lawn! Tickets are generally $50-95, reserved seating; $45-65, lawn; $12-35, city hall lawn and pavillion seating. Visit the website for specific pricing and to purchase and print tickets.
	Black Harvest: A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy Saturday, 8/23, 8:30 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Dennis Dortch, USA, 92 min. With Kathryn Taylor, Brandon Valley Jones "An entertaining glimpse into black sexuality and romance."--Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter Few films have treated sexuality--black, white, or otherwise--with such startling candor as Dennis Dortch's wave-making second . . .   Also shows August 27, 8:30pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Bronzeville Farmers Market Sunday, 8/24, 10am - 3pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Community Development   4400 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois   The Bronzeville Community Market, the first of its kind in the City of Chicago, will offer locally grown products as well as tropical produce, prepared foods, and a vibrant array of entertainment and community activities. This farmers' market is a joint project between Quad Communities Development C . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Sundays through October 26
	Jazz In the Alley Festival Sunday, 8/24, 1:30pm - Monday, 8/25, 7:30am Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Dunbar Park, 29th & Calumet Ave, Chicago, Illinois   Featuring Ari Brown - jazz in the alley favorite! Bill McFarland & The Chicago Horns! Shirazette Tinnin & her Trio "The S Project," the fiercest young female drummer on the set! Chris Foreman. A very special tribute to Regina Perkins, percussionist, teacher, poet activist and founder of the "Dau . . .
	Cruising With Jazz Sunday, 8/24, 2 - 5pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Burnham Harbors, 1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 747-7009   Uniquely Chicago Lakefront Excursions! Enjoy live jazz, great dining and open bar viewing Chicago's lakefront aboard our luxurious yacht every fourth Sunday from 2-5pm. Featuring Robin Alexis. After shedding some of her shyness by the time she reached high school, Ms. Alexis joined a singing group . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  4th Sunday through September 28
	Chicago SummerDance: Trio Garufa (Golden Age and Modern Tango) Sunday, 8/24, 4 - 7pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park - Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois   4pm-5pm: Dance lessons provided by the American Tango Institute (Argentine Tango) 5pm-7pm: Trio Garufa (Golden Age and Modern Tango) Trio Garufa is among the foremost interpreters of Argentine Tango in a generation. Mixing a deep respect for the traditions of Golden Era Tango with the excitement of . . .   Soleil's Take:  The dance floor has gotten a little tight as this To-Do has grown in popularity, but it's still a fun time! Look out for other SummerDance listings at 63rd Street Beach, Navy Pier, Athletic Field Park and Humboldt Park Boathouse! The view is beautiful at each of the locations, so get out there - and don't be afraid to try a new style of music and dance.   Other Times To-Do It:  June 12 - Aug 24: Thurs - Sat, 6 - 9:30pm; Sun, 4 to 7pm
	Black Harvest: The Gilded Six-Bits; The Doll Sunday, 8/24, 5 - 7pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   Chicago connection Filmmakers in person! The Gilded Six-Bits 2006, Mark Spencer, USA, 66 min. With Ansa Akyea, Erynn Mackenzie Adapted for the screen by Chicago playwright David Barr III from the short story by Harlem-Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston, The Gilded Six-Bits is a Depression-era . . .   Also shows August 27, 6:15 pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Movies in the Park: Ghost Rider Sunday, 8/24, 8 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Rainbow Beach & Park, 3111 East 77th St Chicago, IL 60649   Based on the Marvel Comic, motorcycle stunt performer Johnny Blaze sells his soul to a dark force to save the life of his father. A condition of his pact is that Blaze becomes a flaming-skulled entity who appears at night and dishes out hellish justice. Amazing special effects and stunts punctuate t . . .   Soleil's Take:  Movies in the Park ("MIP") is a low-key, family friendly alternative to the Outdoor Film Festival. At MIP, you'll find plenty of room to spread out and barbeque. Amble on in at your leisure and you'll still find room to enjoy the flick. Bring the kids, bring the dog and enjoy the summer evening! I've selected a few listings to include in the To-Dos, but visit the Chicago Park District website for MIP dates in a park near you!
	Black Harvest: Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans Monday, 8/25, 6:15 - 7:15pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Dawn Logsdon, USA, 68 min. Located just outside the French quarter and little frequented by tourists, Faubourg Tremé is New Orleans' most fascinating, history-rich neighborhood--the fabled birthplace of jazz, the epicenter of civil rights battles long before Rosa Parks, and a mecca for poets, . . .   Also shows 8/23, 6:15pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Made In Chicago: Mike Reed's People Places and Things Octet Monday, 8/25, 6:30 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 55 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 742-5222   Drummer Mike Reed's People, Places & Things Quartet focuses on music made in Chicago from the mid 1950's through the mid 60's. What started out as a reason to re-interpret these compositions with modern improvisational ideas, the group grew to create its own dynamic voice. Expanding to feature fo . . .
	Musician's Network Mecca Jam Monday, 8/25, 7:30 - 11pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Museum Shores Inner Harbor, 5900 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615   Joan Collaso says: It's called the Musician's Network Mecca Jam because the name of the organization that gives this event is the Musician's Network Mecca. Each Monday we open with the Mecca Band, then we have a set for the youth to sit-in. After that we feature a different artist every Monday fo . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Mondays
	Black Harvest: Caught In the Game Monday, 8/25, 8:15 - 10:15pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   Chicago connection Filmmakers in person! 2008, Michael Merrill, USA, 104 min. With Cordell Williams, Amanda Dee, Simeon Henderson The game of love intersects with a cheater's game of life when real estate whiz Lisa, who's clandestinely laundering money for her drug-dealer boyfriend, meets Joshua, the . . .   Friday, August 22, 8:15 pm Monday, August 25, 8:15 pm Thursday, August 28, 6:15 pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Tuesdays on the Terrace: Fred Lonberg-Holm Tuesday, 8/26, 5:30 - 8pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 280-2660   Chicago based cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm has played and studied music in a variety of situations from the Juilliard School to the gutter. A former student of Anthony Braxton, Morton Feldman, Bunita Marcus and Pauline Oliveros, his primary projects are his Valentine Trio and The Lightbox Orchestra . . .   Soleil's Take:  This one has become immensely popular, so it's best to get out there early. Dinner reservations are recommended if you prefer seating in sight of the band.   Other Times To-Do It:  June 3 - September 30
	Black Harvest: Heart of Fire (Feuerherz) Tuesday, 8/26, 6:15 - 7:45pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Luigi Falorni, Germany, 94 min. With Letekidan Micael, Solomie Micael The producers of Nowhere In Africa and the director of The Story of the Weeping Camel join forces to create another sensitive and revealing look at an unfamiliar culture. Raised in an orphanage run by Italian nuns, . . .   Also shows August 22, 6:15pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	M Lounge Live Music - Eric Allen Quartet Tuesday, 8/26, 7 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   M Lounge, 1520 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605-2900, (312) 447-0201   This dynamic jazz quartet is one you won't want to miss! Tenor saxophonist Eric Allen is most influenced by the style of saxophonists such as Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley and early John Coltrane. Breaking out on the Chicago jazz scene in 1997, Allen performed with noted musicans of the Barrett Deems . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Live Music Tuesdays & Wednesdays
	Chicago Outdoor Film Festival: Grease Tuesday, 8/26, 8 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Festivals   Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus, Chicago, Illinois   John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John The film, inspired by the popular play created by Chicagoans Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, showcases a simpler time of teenage romance. Good girl Sandy and bad boy Danny seek to find ways to exist in each other's worlds. The musical soundtrack features popular songs . . .   Soleil's Take:  This festival is crowded! Truly blanket-to-blanket. It's best to get there pretty early to stake out some turf. Lawn chairs are the best way to go because if you sit on a blanket, someone will inevitably park a lawn chair smack dab in front of you! A nice alternative to this To-Do is the Chicago Park District's "Movies In the Parks," which shows contemporary film and takes place in various neighborhood parks. Visit the Film Fest website for movie trivia and cute tips on enjoying the festival.   Other Times To-Do It:  Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008
	The Soul of Jazz: The African Tribute to James Brown Tuesday, 8/26, 8 - 10:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   UIC Forum, S Halsted St & W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL   We're celebrating 40 years of the Jazz Institute and a Chicago treasure: our esteemed Vice President, Mr. Timuel Black with a special concert that will ignite your soul, and move your feet. Celebrate the connection between the roots of jazz and the Godfather of soul with James Brown horn - men Fred . . .
	Black Harvest: Love African American Style (Shorts) Tuesday, 8/26, 8:15 - 10:15pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   Chicago connection Filmmakers in person! 2007-8, Various directors, USA, 75 min. Five films that look into the heart and under the sheets: In Tyrone Huff's hilarious Chiles (2007, 15 min.), a young black man has to win over his Latina girlfriend's hostile father, and the weapon of choice is chile . . .   Also shows August 28, 8:15 pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28
	Bronzeville Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours Champagne Mixer Wednesday, 8/27, 5:30 - 7:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Prof. Dev./Networking   TBD   Join the Bronzeville Chamber of Commerce for Champagne, Refreshments and Networking with colleagues, professionals and friends.   Soleil's Take:  The location for this To-Do is updated monthly. But why keep checking back for updates? Scroll below to the bottom right, click on "Other Event Actions" and select "Notify Me of Changes" to receive an update for this To-Do automatically!   Other Times To-Do It:  4th Wednesdays
	3rd Annual Summer Breeze Jazz Concert Series: Jabon Wednesday, 8/27, 6 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Red Kiva, 1108 West Randolph, Chicago, Illinois   Who We Are We are the guys next door. The guys you play cards with...Your friends, Your family... We are what you miss in entertainment...A bunch of guys having a good time playing music. Our Music Jabon has a feel good sound, a feel good groove and a feel good spirit. Our music is about Love and Relationships....about a thought, a place in life. Our Future Our Future is boundless, like the waves of the sea. We will just keep coming... And keep playing.   Misc.:  SBJCS is a 12 week summer extravaganza targeted to a mature audience during the fabulous summer season in the windy city. SBJCS is a weekly night of . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  June 11 - September 3   More:  www.eventsbyeve.com
	M Lounge Live Music - Chicago Jazz Club Tour Wednesday, 8/27, 6pm - 12am Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   M Lounge, 1520 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605-2900, (312) 447-0201   6 to 9 p.m. Scott Burns Trio 9 p.m. to midnight Chris Greene Quartet You and some friends stumble into a jazz club somewhere in Chicago. You are not quite familiar with the genre, but you have heard enough to know what to expect. You assume that the four guys who are preparing to play will do . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Live Music Tuesdays & Wednesdays
	Bajofondo Tango Club Wednesday, 8/27, 6:30 - 9:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 55 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 742-5222   Direct from Buenos Aires is the electronic tango project, Bajofondo Tango Club, lead by Gustavo Santaolalla, the Oscar-winning composer of Brokeback Mountain. With Santaolalla on guitar, it's an evening that showcases the past, present and future of the tango. Opening the evening is Argentine . . .
	Music Without Borders: Bajofondo Tango Club Wednesday, 8/27, 6:30 - 9pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 55 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 742-5222   Direct from Buenos Aires is the electronic tango project, Bajofondo Tango Club, lead by Gustavo Santaolalla, the Oscar-winning composer of the film Brokeback Mountain. With Santaolalla on guitar, it's an evening that showcases the past, present and future of the tango. Opening the evening is Argenti . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Most Sundays, June 19-July 17 and August 27
	Carnivale's Live Latin Wednesdays: Angel Melendez Sextet Wednesday, 8/27, 7:30 - 11pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Carnivale, 702 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661   Other Times To-Do It:  Wednesdays
	World Music Series: Mandrágora Tango Wednesday, 8/27, 8:30 - 10:30pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Live Music   Old Town School of Folk Music (American Airlines Concert Hall), 4544 North Lincoln, Chicago, Illinois, (773) 728-6000   Mandrágora Tango is a vibrant collective of tango musicians based in Minneapolis, dedicated to preserving the nearly-lost musical forms of tango and translating them for today's listeners and dancers. Tango music defies categorization, living somewhere between classical, jazz and world beat. Mandrág . . .   Other Times To-Do It:  Wednesdays, May 28 - October 22
	Black Harvest: A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy Wednesday, 8/27, 8:30 - 10pm Calendar:  Soleil's To-Dos! » Film   Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 846-2600   2008, Dennis Dortch, USA, 92 min. With Kathryn Taylor, Brandon Valley Jones "An entertaining glimpse into black sexuality and romance."--Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter Few films have treated sexuality--black, white, or otherwise--with such startling candor as Dennis Dortch's wave-making second . . .   Also shows August 23, 8:30pm   Other Times To-Do It:  August 1 - 28

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