Writer and syndicated columnist Lenore Skenazy presents her book Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry.

When Lenore Skenazy wrote a newspaper column about letting her nine-year-old ride the subway alone in New York City, little did she realize that the response would spark a national movement. Her outspoken, commonsense approach to parenting galvanized a huge wave of supporters--and a counterstorm of protest from others who dubbed her "America's Worst Mom."


Start time: Friday, May 01, 2009 At 03:00 PM
Url: http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/

Roosevelt University writing students read from their original works.

Come to The Book Cellar and enjoy a beer or coffee and light fare from our cafe as you enjoy this fresh new prose!

Start time: Friday, May 01, 2009 At 07:00 PM

Come to The Book Cellar to celebrate the paperback release of bestselling author Simon Winchester's newest book, The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom. The book tells the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who unlocked the most closely held secrets of China, long the world's most technologically advanced country.



Start time: Saturday, May 02, 2009 At 03:00 PM
Contact Info : 9780061562761

The Desi Lit Book Club meets to discuss The Karma of Brown Folk, by Vijay Prashad.

Start time: Monday, May 04, 2009 At 07:30 PM
Contact Info : 9780816634392

The Book Cellar Book Club meets to discuss The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope, by Jonathan Alter. Glasses of wine are half-off, and all are welcome!

Start time: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 At 07:00 PM
Contact Info : 9780743246019

The lovely Elizabeth Berg returns to The Book Cellar to share her latest book, Home Safe, the story of a a writer who has recently lost her husband, as well as her ability to write. Now she fears losing her daughter. The book looks at the nature of creativity, mother/daughter relationships, and the surprising places one can find love and meaning. Don't miss it!

Start time: Thursday, May 07, 2009 At 07:00 PM
Contact Info : 9781400065110
Url: http://www.elizabeth-berg.net/

Don't leave them hanging on the telephone! The TallGrass Writers Guild meets to share original poetry, essays, and fiction on the topic of cell phones.

Start time: Friday, May 08, 2009 At 07:00 PM

Join us for Second City/Third Person, the only reading series focusing exclusively on third-person stories, written and read by Chicago’s most talented writers.

Each month, a different Chicago street is showcased, directly or indirectly, in these stories. Stories at this inaugural reading will somehow reference our city’s longest street, Western Avenue, with performances by Rob Duffer (writer, host of the RUI reading series), Bobby Biedrzycki (writer, 2nd Story), and Jill Summers (playwright, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea).

Hosted by Brian Costello (The Enchanters vs. Sprawlburg Springs).

Start time: Saturday, May 09, 2009 At 07:00 PM

The Kettle Moraine String Band returns to the Book Cellar to perform traditional bluegrass and American roots music. Join us for a toe-tapping good time!

Start time: Sunday, May 10, 2009 At 03:00 PM

The Gapers Block Book Club meets to talk about Nella Larsen's Passing. The landmark novel about the cultural meaning of race, first published in 1929, is a remarkably candid exploration of shifting racial and sexual boundaries which tells the story of an two African-American woman who must confront lies and secret fears.

Start time: Monday, May 11, 2009 At 07:00 PM
Contact Info : 9780142437278
Url: http://gapersblock.com/bookclub/

Now We’re Cookin’, Evanston’s vibrant culinary service center, is honored to host the nationally acclaimed pastry chef Gale Gand for one night only on May 12th in Evanston.

This multi-talented chef’s schedule is packed with promotions, cookbook signings, and television appearances. To have her available for an intimate cooking demonstration is a truly unique opportunity. Watch, listen, taste – an evening to enjoy, inspiration to get you into the kitchen!

Space is limited: reserve a seat early by calling Now We’re Cookin’ – 847.570.4140 - or registering at www.nwcookin.com. A credit card is required to hold a reservation. Cost=$50.00. Cookbook available for sale separately.

Now We’re Cookin’ is located at 1601 Payne Street in Evanston, IL; phone (847) 570-4140.

Start time: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 At 06:15 PM
Url: http://www.nwcookin.com

Students who have concentrated in creative nonfiction in the Writer's Studio program at the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies read from their final projects.

Start time: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 At 07:00 PM

The Sierra Club Book Group meets to discuss Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life.

Start time: Thursday, May 14, 2009 At 07:00 PM

Larry Tagg presents his new book, The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln: The Story of America's Most Reviled President.

Today, Abraham Lincoln is a beloved American icon, widely considered to be our best president. It was not always so. The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln is the first study of its kind to concentrate on what Lincoln's contemporaries actually thought of him during his lifetime. Be forewarned: your preconceived notions are about to be shattered.

Start time: Friday, May 15, 2009 At 07:00 PM
Contact Info : 9781932714616

Appetite Theatre and The Book Cellar present an APPETIZING READING SERIES. Come check out plays Appetite Theatre is considering for the upcoming season!

This month's play is The Jinx, a French fable being adapted by one of Appetite's company members for a staged project in July 2009. Don't miss it!

Appetite Theatre's Mission:

Appetite Theatre feeds your soul. We blend the human elements of feast and story telling, of drink and socializing, in order to remind people of the basic value these activities impart on our experience. Thought provoking, contemporary theatre presented by emerging talents is the foundation of the Appetite experience.



Start time: Saturday, May 16, 2009 At 04:00 PM
Url: http://appetitetheatre.com/

The Book Cellar is pleased to welcome award-winning Chicago-based author Aleksandar Hemon, as he reads from his new short story collection, Love and Obstacles. The book, released by Riverhead on May 14, contains a series of linked stories, some of which have been published in The New Yorker and The Best American Short Stories. Don't miss it!

Start time: Sunday, May 17, 2009 At 03:00 PM
Url: http://www.aleksandarhemon.com/

Come on out for the final stop of the Live Nude Girl in the Devil's TerritoryTour. This event is part of the oh-so-awesome Pilcrow Lit Fest.

Kyle Minor reads from his story collection, In the Devil's Territory.

Kathleen Rooney reads from her memoir Live Nude Girl.

Zach Dodson reads from his novel Borning Boring Boring Boring Boring.

and

Gina Frangello is the featured reader.

Zach Dodson's hybrid typo/graphic novel, boring boring boring boring boring boring boring, came out last year under the nom de plume Zach Plague. He has launched such experiments as Featherproof Books, Bleached Whale Design, and The Show N' Tell Show. His writing has appeared in The2ndHand, ACM, Take the Handle, and Proximity Magazine. His design has appeared in MAKE Magazine, Punk Planet, Resonance, Mule, and Bagazine. He maintains that the night b...

Start time: Monday, May 18, 2009 At 07:00 PM

Join us for a very thrilling Local Author Night, featuring Gillian Flynn, author of the crime thriller Dark Places, Lenny Kleinfeld, author of the thrilling page-turner Shooters and Chasers, and Jamie Freveletti, author of the thrilling adventure story Running from the Devil. This event is part of the Pilcrow Lit Fest.

Start time: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 At 07:00 PM

This event has moved to Saturday, May 30 at 7:30.

Start time: Saturday, May 23, 2009 At 07:00 PM

The Book Cellar is excited to partner with The Chopping Block for this very special event. Celebrated chef, cookbook author, and Food Network host Gale Gand will be sharing her new book, Gale Gand's Brunch!: 100 Fantastic Recipes for the Weekend's Best Meal.

Join us at The Chopping Block (4747 N. Lincoln Ave., located on the same block as The Book Cellar) for a book signing with Gale. Come watch her demonstrate her favorite recipes, sample dishes from her new book, and enjoy brunch beverages, such as mimosas. $55/person, includes a copy of the book. Sign up at The Chopping Block -- (773) 293-8490

Start time: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 At 07:00 PM

We're not ashamed to love young adult books, and you shouldn't be either! Join us at the Book Cellar once a month--usually on the last Wednesday of the month-- to discuss the next awesome title on our list. For May: Sylvia Engdahl’s Enchantress From the Stars.

Start time: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 At 08:00 PM
Contact Info :
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/never-too-old/

Students who have concentrated in short story in the Writer's Studio program at the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies read from their final projects.

Start time: Thursday, May 28, 2009 At 07:00 PM

The KATES have taken the name of their first home--Kate the Great's Book Emporium--and moved to The Book Cellar where they continue to boast uproarious solo performance pieces, side-splitting monologues, and absurdly entertianing characters.

If you are looking for an intimate night of comedic storytelling, different from anything you'll see at a typical comedy club or late night bar, the hilarious kates are for you!

Performers include: Sarah Clark, Jennifer Ann Coffeen, Jillian Erickson, Kelsie Huff, Jant Kane, Tamale Sepp, Kendra Stevens, and Amy Sumpter.




Start time: Saturday, May 30, 2009 At 07:00 PM

Looking for someone to accompany you on a holiday? Meet someone new at DATE & DASH at The Book Cellar!

Date and Dash is a Chicago-based dating service. At Date and Dash events, ladies sit at the tables, and guys move from one woman to the next as soon as a whistle blows.

After each "date," participants circle "yes" or "no" on their cards to indicate if they'd be interested in seeing their "date" again.

A few days later, participants receive an e-mail connecting them with their "yes" matches...

Spaces are limited, so sign up Today!

Start time: Saturday, May 30, 2009 At 05:00 PM
Contact Info : Sign up today by calling 1-800-957-DASH or go to www.dateanddash.com. Spaces are limited.
Url: http://www.dateanddash.com