An Evening at the Opera House to Benefit Kerry

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Jul 1, 2004 1:29AM

Illinois for Kerry is hosting an evening of music and politics tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Opera House. Proceeds benefit John Kerry for President and the least you can get in for is $100. Although Kerry was in Chicago this week, Chicagoist is unable to determine whether he is attending this event. But Kerry's sister, Diana, will be there and so will Bill Clinton. Other guests scheduled to appear are:

» Harold Ramis -- Writer, director, producer, and actor
» Anne Harris (Folk) -- Energy and spirit describe this vocalist, fiddler, and songwriter
» Studs Terkel -- Prize winning author and radio broadcast personality
» Jennifer Hudson -- Chicago's native American Idol contestant
» Mort Sahl -- Broke the mold of political nightclub comedians
» Ben Sidran (Jazz) -- A pianist, producer, singer, and composer ("Space Cowboy")
» Big Time Sarah (Blues) -- (Magic Slim & the Teardrops) This lady can really sing the blues
» Chicago Samba -- Plays the most authentic Brazilian music in the Midwest
» Chlorine (Rock band) -- Good time Rock & Roll

To get a ticket, call Helen Marieskind at 312-832-0220 or sign up online.

And if you really want to see Clinton and don't want to lay down a c-note to do it, you can see him out at Barbara's Bookstore on Halsted where he'll be signing his new book tomorrow. Tickets are sold out but that doesn't mean you can't stalk him.