AUGUST
Saturday 26
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Organizers of the Singer’s Conference have lined up a bevy of voice coaches, performers, local and national industry weasels, lawyers, and agents for two days of panels, workshops, and performances at the northwest side’s Abbey Pub. For the whole shebang it’s $175 in advance, $195 (cash only) at the door. Single-day passes are also available, and for only $7 you can hear the Bad Examples headline a Saturday-night singer’s showcase that starts at 7. Registration begins this morning at 9 at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. Call 409-5444 for a complete schedule of events.
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Tuesday 29
Those with 75 buckaroos to shell out for the privilege can check out the gallery of rogues competing to succeed Paul Simon at a Democratic Party forum tonight. Officials say that all five announced candidates–Jalil Ahmad, Dick Durbin, Ron Gibbs, Paul Park, and Pat Quinn–will be at the event, which runs from 5 to 7 in the Walnut Room of the Bismarck Hotel, 171 W. Randolph. Call 800-475-3471 for more.
