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7.25.2008 The More Personal Side of Disability Pride: Open Mic/Poetry Slam
7.26.2008 Bughouse Square Debates
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Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.
The More Personal Side of Disability Pride: Open Mic/Poetry Slam

Four years ago, a small group of disability advocates organized the first disability pride parade, an event to share and build disability pride, culture and history.

Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ noon
Bughouse Square Debates

Exercise your first-amendment rights and relive the days of soapbox oratory and public debates that immortalized Washington Square Park. Celebrate Chicago's long history as a hub of free speech with soap boxers and a compelling main debate. Bring your loudest heckling voice, and get on the soapbox yourself!

Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Fresh Squeezed: Kevin Coval's EVERYDAY PEOPLE

HBO Def Poet Kevin Coval performs poetry from his new book, EVERYDAY PEOPLE.  This official book release event includes talk back with Chicago Public Radio's Natalie Moore.

Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Live

Join host Peter Sagal and scorekeeper Carl Kasell for the hilarious news quiz. Each week, a rotating roster of cultural pundits try their hand at the week's top headlines.

Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Fresh Squeezed: Kevin Coval's EVERYDAY PEOPLE

Celebrate HBO Def Poet and Chicago Public Radio Resident Poet Kevin Coval's latest book release as he performs selected pieces from EVERYDAY PEOPLE.  Including a talk-back with The Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan.

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