Pencil This In: Jodi Kantor Discusses The Obamas

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 17, 2012 6:35PM

Discussion

New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor's new book The Obamas is making waves for its portrayal of the Obama White House. (Mayor Emanuel has gone out of his way to ensure the media his relationship with the President and First Lady wasn't as strained as Kantor writes.) Tonight Kantor discusses and signs The Obamas with WBEZ's Steve Edwards, starting at 6 p.m.. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (312) 747-4300. (400 S. State St.)

Music

Chicago-based Emily Hurd will be performing and throwing a CD Release Show for her album, Long Lost Ghosts at Strobe Studios (2631 W. Division St.) 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. This show will be video taped and recorded. Admission is $10. Seating is limited, and people must RSVP to attend via e-mail at contact@emilyhurd.com. You can also call 773.486.1459 for more information.

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