Pencil This In: Fred Anderson Tribute At Waterhole Lounge; Man Of The West At The Portage Theater

By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 28, 2012 4:20PM

Music

Fred Anderson was one of the greatest jazz musicians ever to call Chicago home, and his influence was felt on three generations of musicians. Starting 8 p.m. tonight at Waterhole Lounge (1400 S. Western Ave.) Velvet Dreams Productions will celebrate the life and works of Anderson. featured players include drummer Isaiah Spencer, saxophonist Ernest Dawkins, Corey Wilkes on trumpet, and bassist Tatsu Aoki. Each of these players have direct connections to Anderson.

There will be two sets, the second set being open jam session. Cover is $10.

Film

The Northwest Chicago Film Society presents a screening of Man of the West, a 1958 Western starring Gary Cooper, Julie London, and Lee J. Cobb, in a pristine 35mm print from Park Circus along with the 1931 Betty Boop cartoon The Bum Bandit. (Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., 7:30 p.m., $5)

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