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• 5500 S. Greenwood Ave. Gnathonemus Petersil; Nature of Diamonds; Chicago in 60 Seconds

  The Smart Museum of Art, University Of Chicago, 5500 S. Greenwood Ave., (773) 702-0200, offers Chicago in 60 Seconds: the Heart of Chicago, consisting of 60-second student videos about Chicago, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

  Published by Gazette Chicago on November 6, 2009.

• 59th Street and University Avenue Zimmer's salary shy of $1 million in 2007–8 fiscal year

  ...s benefits do not include housing expenses from living in the President’s House on 59th Street and University Avenue...

  Published by Chicago Maroon on November 6, 2009.

• 5706 S. University Ave. Figure Theater: Nori Sawa blends Japanese and Czech puppetry

  Performance (sold out) in the Third Floor Theater, Reynolds Club, 5706 S. University Ave. November 6. Friday, 7:30pm. Workshop for families at the Hyde Park Arts Center, 5020...

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 5, 2009.

• 1301 E. 57th Fall Books Special: The Night Fred Hampton Died

  Thu 11/6, 6 PM, 57th Street Books, 1301 E. 57th, 773-684-1300.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 5, 2009.

• 6016 S. Ingleside Ave. Figure Theater: Nori Sawa blends Japanese and Czech puppetry

  ...Ave. November 8. Sunday, 1-4pm. Workshop for University of Chicago students at Midway Studios, 6016 S. Ingleside Ave. November 9. Monday, 4:30-7:30pm. ceas.uchicago. edu/events/Nori_Sawa.html

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 5, 2009.

• 1050 E. 59th St. Renaissance Man of Sound: Joe McPhee’s Survival Unit III brings avant-garde jazz to Bond Chapel

  Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St. November 9. Monday, 8pm. (773)702-8670. Free. renaissancesociety.org

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on November 5, 2009.

• 1050 E. 59th The List, November 5-11, 2009

  JOE MCPHEE & FRED LONBERG-HOLM See Sunday (under Topology).  8 PM, Bond Chapel, University of Chicago, 1050 E. 59th, 773-702-8670.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 5, 2009.

• 1131 E. 57th Weekend Classical Music Picks

  Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th, 7:30 p.m., $35, $5 students Sunday, November 8

  Published by Chicagoist on November 5, 2009.

• 1050 E. 59th 11/4 — Free Umbrella Music Festival Shows

  As part of several satellite events surrounding the Umbrella Music Festival, reedist Hans Koch, whose work Reader critic Peter Margasak discusses here, will appear solo at the University of Chicago's Bond Chapel (1050 E. 59th) at 8 PM Wednesday.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 4, 2009.

• 62nd Street and Woodlawn Avenue Man shot, injured in Woodlawn

  At about 9:30 p.m., police responded to calls of shots fired near 62nd Street and Woodlawn Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer. Police found the victim with a gunshot wound to his thigh, Greer said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 31, 2009.

• 1300 block of East 62nd Street Man shot by group who wanted him out of their 'area'

  ...there. About 9:30 p.m., the man was standing on the street on the 1300 block of East 62nd Street, at South Kenwood Avenue, when multiple people walked up to him, stated that "this is...

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 31, 2009.

• 1300 block of East 62nd Street Man shot by group who wanted him out of their 'area'

  About 9:30 p.m., the man was standing on the street on the 1300 block of East 62nd Street, at South Kenwood Avenue, when multiple people walked up to him, stated that "this is our area," and shot him, police said.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 31, 2009.

• University Avenue and East 58th Street New, shorter format for 2010 convocation

  ...multiple guests, while large-screen monitors will make viewing easier. The stage will be on University Avenue and East 58th Street...

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 30, 2009.

• 5550 S. Greenwood This Week's Food and Drink Events

  ...professor at Chicago State University. Box lunch available for $10. Noon, Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood, registration required, 773-702-2351 or kristypeterson@uchicago.edu, free...

  Published by Chicago Reader on October 29, 2009.

• 1131 E. 57th The List: October 29, 2009

  ...viola, Schubert enlarges and darkens the ensemble sound. 3 PM, Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th, 773-702-8068, $25, $5 students. —Steve Langendorf

  Published by Chicago Reader on October 29, 2009.

• 1212 E 59th St Five things to do today: October 29

  ...country race in which drivers earn points for killing pedestrians. Doc Films, University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th St between Kimbark and Woodlawn Aves (773-702-8574). Metra: Elec Main to 59th St. Bus...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on October 29, 2009.

• 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. November C.A.P.S. Meetings

  ...Thurs., Nov. 12, 1526 E. 55th St., 7 p.m.; Beat 2133, Thurs., Nov. 25, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave., 7 p.m. Call (312) 747-8340...

  Published by Gazette Chicago on October 28, 2009.

• 1300 block of East 62nd Man critically shot in Woodlawn

  The shooting took place at about 9:25 p.m. on the 1300 block of East 62nd street, police said. The man was shot in the leg and the stomach and transported in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, police said.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 27, 2009.

• 6206 S. University Ave. Alleged gangster shot 7 times in Woodlawn

  At 9:25 p.m., the man was exiting his vehicle at 6206 S. University Ave. when three unknown offenders approached and shot him, according to a Grand Crossing District police captain.

  Published by WBBM 780 on October 27, 2009.

• 1301 E. 57th St. Literary Listings

  •    Sarah Dunant signs Sacred Hearts, 6 p.m. at 57th Street Books, 1301 E. 57th St.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 25, 2009.

• 58th and Ellis Medical Center building evacuated for lots of smoke, a little fire

  A small fire at 1:06 p.m. on Tuesday forced the evacuation of the Franklin Mclean Memorial Research Institute, a building in the Medical Center on 58th and Ellis.

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 23, 2009.

• 1212 E 59th St Five things to do today: October 22

  ...Don Johnson and a telepathic dog wandering in the wasteland. Doc Films, University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th St between Kimbark and Woodlawn Aves (773-702-8574). Metra: Elec Main to 59th St. Bus...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on October 22, 2009.

• 1131 E. 57th St. The Prince of Cuban Jazz: Jazz pianist Chuchito Valdés plays Mandel Hall

  Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. October 23. Friday, 7:30-9:30pm. (773)702-8086. $25/$10 for UofC students. music.uchicago.edu

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on October 21, 2009.

• 5824 S. Ellis Ave. Fire Breaks Out In U Of C Laboratory Building

  A still-and-box alarm was called about 1:15 p.m. for a fire at 5824 S. Ellis Ave. on the western part of the campus, according to dispatch reports. A Level I HazMat response was also called just minutes later.

  Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on October 20, 2009.

• 5824 S. Ellis Ave. Embers from roof work ignite fire at U of C building

  A still-and-box alarm was called at 1:10 p.m. for a fire at 5824 S. Ellis Ave., at the Franklin McLean Institute, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Quention Curtis. A Level I HazMat response was also called shortly after that.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on October 20, 2009.

• 5824 S. Ellis Ave. Fire breaks out at U. of C. research building

  No one was injured in the fire, which broke out at about 1 p.m. at 5824 S. Ellis Ave., the Franklin McLean Memorial Research Institute, said the spokesman Quention Curtis.

  Published by Tribune Breaking News on October 20, 2009.

• 5800-block of South Ellis UofC building evacuated due to small fire

  Firefighters were called to the building in the 5800-block of South Ellis just after one on Tuesday afternoon. They say embers from roof work at the Franklin McLean Institute came through the roof and started a small fire on the 7th floor.

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on October 20, 2009.

• 1010 E. 59th St. Piano Play: Amy Briggs performs with two hands and a nose

  Fulton Recital Hall, 1010 E. 59th St. October 17. Saturday, 4:30-5:30pm. $10, or free for educators and students. chicagohumanities.org

  Published by The Chicago Weekly on October 14, 2009.

• 5710 Woodlawn Avenue Edible garden at 5710 celebrates Hyde Park history

  The Timuel D. Black Edible Arts Garden, which officially opened last Monday in the courtyard adjacent to 5710 Woodlawn Avenue, encapsulates the history of Hyde Park in just 50 square feet of crop-yielding plants and sculpture.

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 13, 2009.

• 60th and Cottage Grove Court to hear Midway Gardens case today

  The Chicago City and Building Court will hear arguments against the landlords of Midway Gardens Apartments for building code violations today. The city is seeking $10,000 per day in fines from Midway Gardens, an apartment building at 60th and Cottage Grove, until the building is up to code.

  Published by Chicago Maroon on October 13, 2009.