SEPTEMBER
Aside from his smug prose and Kmart cynicism, the most irritating thing about conservative political writer P.J. O’Rourke is his belief that his work somehow goes against the popular mores of the time. This from a writer who rose to prominence in the Reagan-Bush era. The Republican lapdog talks at 6 tonight at the Rizzoli Bookstore, on the third floor of Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan. It’s free. Call 642-3500.
Best of Chicago voting is live now. Vote for your favorites »
Sunday 24
The best argument for reforming the nation’s marijuana laws is that people convicted of venial crimes languish in our nation’s prisons. If you agree and want to send some support to NORML, the venerable decriminalization group, they’ve got a new fund-raising device: a long-distance calling card that supposedly provides both cheap rates and a little bit of cash for the group. The cards are on sale now at 11 stores across the country–none of which are here in Chicago. To purchase one send $12 to Pre-Tel, P.O. Box 2703, Toluca Lake, California, 91610-0703, or call 818-801-2202.
Ann Beattie’s first novel in six years is Another You, a study of a decaying marriage. She’ll be reading from it and her last collection of stories, The Burning House, which has just come out in paperback, tonight at 6:30 at Barbara’s Bookstore in Old Town, 1350 N. Wells. It’s free. Call 642-5044 for details.
Queer Nation Chicago takes to the streets tonight to raise a ruckus about violence against gays. Their annual Stop the Violence! Stop the Hate! march leaves at 7:30 this evening from the south end of the Belmont Harber parking lot. (Yellow signs will be posted to help marchers find the spot.) The group also meets every Monday evening at 7:30 at Ann Sather, 929 W. Belmont. Both events are free. Call 202-5482.
