Albert Tatlock Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/books/ct-prj-chicago-literary-events-gillian-flynn-20150917-story.html Oct. 8: 826CHI will host Eat Your Words, a fundraiser benefitting the organization's literacy programs. The event will feature small plates and custom cocktails from local restaurants, food stories from Dave Eggers,Cristina Henríquez and Monica Eng, and a solo set from Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. 7 p.m., Ovation, 2324 W. Fulton St., $1,750 for a table of eight, $295 for a VIP ticket, $195 for a regular ticket,www.eatyourwords.gives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/books/ct-prj-chicago-literary-events-gillian-flynn-20150917-story.htmlNot sure I'll be able to make it, but thanks for the intel (on events in my own town, no less!) Tatlock=eyes and ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Not sure I'll be able to make it, but thanks for the intel (on events in my own town, no less!) Tatlock=eyes and ears. Better than the usual arse and elbows description. Ta, but it's really all down to time zones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'll be very disappointed if I hear he didn't play Pecan Pie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 This sounds like it could be really special and interesting or a trainwreck. I wonder what percentage of the audience will have only a passing familiarity with Jeff and Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Just wondering if anyone on here is going to make it to this? I was told that it's sold out, so I guess it's good that 826CHI is getting some $$$ out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Just wondering if anyone on here is going to make it to this? I was told that it's sold out, so I guess it's good that 826CHI is getting some $$$ out of it.I noted at least one VCer who lives in Chicago who said on her FB page that she's going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I noted at least one VCer who lives in Chicago who said on her FB page that she's going. Maybe ask her to keep a setlist and/or report back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold as Gasoline Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Oh yeah, that is me I will be there and glad to take some notes. My documenting skills are no match for yours, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold as Gasoline Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Oh no, I lied. I will blame it on my head cold. Not going! Anyone else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbrutus Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'd love to go considering tomorrow is my birthday AND i just happen to be flying to Chicago for the weekend! What are the odds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 What is this benefit for? Seems like a lot of money for a short solo set from Jeff. Glad he is giving his time, but I can't figure out what the money is for. Jeff may sing for 20 or 30 minutes tops. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 What is this benefit for? Seems like a lot of money for a short solo set from Jeff. Glad he is giving his time, but I can't figure out what the money is for. Jeff may sing for 20 or 30 minutes tops. LouieB Sounds like a great organization -- should be a delightful evening. 826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 What is this benefit for? Seems like a lot of money for a short solo set from Jeff. Glad he is giving his time, but I can't figure out what the money is for. Jeff may sing for 20 or 30 minutes tops. LouieB I pretty much never question whether something Jeff supports is worthwhile. I can't recall anything he's done--charitably, politically, etc.--that I have any quibbles with. I admire and share his values. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am not questioning what Jeff is doing at all. It's great he does this. But that doesn't automatically mean I need to give my time and money to an event simply because he supports it. I was just saying I don't understand what this event is and what it will look like if one goes, that's all. And if you support everything Wilco does, get out your checkbooks....its a long list.See Wilcoworld since it won't let me cut and paste. LouiieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Oh no, I lied. I will blame it on my head cold. Not going! Anyone else?Oh no...you're my only hope! (J/k, hope you feel better soon!) I am not questioning what Jeff is doing at all. It's great he does this. But that doesn't automatically mean I need to give my time and money to an event simply because he supports it. I was just saying I don't understand what this event is and what it will look like if one goes, that's all. And if you support everything Wilco does, get out your checkbooks....its a long list.See Wilcoworld since it won't let me cut and paste. LouiieBWell I don't know who this "LouiieB" is, but he seems awfully cranky. B)Seriously, though, I understand what you mean about not being able to (or interested in) support every charitable thing Jeff/Wilco does. We all have to pick our battles. It'll be interesting to hear (if we ever find out) how long and what Jeff plays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Yea, a bit cranky. Not because I don't think Jeff supports good things (I have been to many benefits at which he has played either entirely or partial sets) , but because going blindly to an expensive benefit to watch him do 20 minutes seems a waste of time and money. There are also benefits he plays I don't attend and I give money to any number of the organizations listed on WilcoWorld that I don't need Wilco to tell me to support, but I support on my own volition. So sorry if I offended anyone, but pick your causes to support not because someone tells you to, but because you believe in them, and if your favorite musician is supporting them, so much the better. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hey, I definitely didn't mean to imply that I would blindly do whatever Jeff tells me to do. (Although, let's face it, I probably would, since I realize I'm magnetized!) For sure we need to make hard choices sometimes--I make the Vic solo shows a priority because they're usually 2 shows back to back and a unique experience, but I wouldn't go to this show no matter how worthy the charity since the bang for the buck just isn't there for me. Obviously it's a tougher decision when one has to factor in airfare and lodging in addition to ticket price. Likewise, the Vic shows could probably be supporting Donald Trump and I'd still come. Let's hope that doesn't happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hey sorry. I could delete my comments, but clearly I was being a dick. It's been a bad week for some shit. I take back what I said. That's it. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hey sorry. I could delete my comments, but clearly I was being a dick. It's been a bad week for some shit. I take back what I said. That's it. LouieB Nonsense! You didn't say anything wrong. I think we're all wondering what this event will be like. I hope someone from here goes and can give us a report. (I volunteer to do it if you all want to chip in on airfare and hotel...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 anyone go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Not me, but according to their FB page, they raised $130,000 ! That's pretty awesome. https://www.facebook.com/826CHI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cracked doormoon Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Does anyone know the password for th "vip" tickets at the Park West on 10/20? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gewee Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Arrgh How did I miss this?? My own daughter is a tutor in 826chi and I didn't know about it. Sweet day in the morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Arrgh How did I miss this?? My own daughter is a tutor in 826chi and I didn't know about it. Sweet day in the morning.Hop on the CTA and get yourself over there! There's still time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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