SEPTEMBER
Chicago Historical Bookworks, the venerable Evanston rare books outfit, holds an auction of rare Chicago books and political pamphlets tonight. Selections on the block include a copy of the October 18, 1871, Chicago Times (the first issue put out after the fire), an 1842 Illinois Farmer’s Almanac, and an early bound edition of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates. The auction starts at 8 tonight at the store, 831 Main in Evanston; it’s free to watch. Call 708-869-6410.
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The gigantic amusement park known as Riverview, which sat at the corner of Belmont and Western up until 1967, is the focus of a slide lecture tonight by historian Chuck Wlodarczyk. His talk, Riverview Park: Gone but Not Forgotten, starts at 8 at the LaSalle Theatre, 4901 W. Irving Park. It’s $3, $2 for seniors. Call 904-2704.
OCTOBER
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Every Tuesday night at 6:30 the Awakening Center offers a free support group for women with eating disorders. Psychotherapist Amy Grabowski leads the sessions; call her at 929-6262 for more info. The center is at 3166 N. Lincoln, suite 213.
Chicago-born Budd Boetticher was known in the 50s for his ultra-low-budget oaters, invariably starring Randolph Scott. In October the Film Center takes a look at his career with a Thursday-night series. “Boetticher x 4” starts tonight at 6 with The Tall T, starring Scott as the leader of a bunch of bandits. Tix are $5; the Film Center’s on Columbus Drive at Jackson. Call 443-3737.
