Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThis Week With CHIRP Radio (Week of July 4, 2011)

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  Thursday, July 7
  
  
  CHIRP Radio is proud to present a screening of Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour, a film that follows iconic feminist electronic band Le Tigre on their 2004-2005 international tour across four continents and through ten countries.
  
  Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos, and whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary.
  
  Directed by Kerthy Fix (Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields), Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tourfeatures never before seen live performances, archival interviews, and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists. The screening will be followed by sets from CHIRP Radio DJs, and our most admired feminist organizations, Girls Rock! Chicago and Chicago Women’s Health Center, will be there with information on hand!

   

  Bottom Lounge / 8:00pm / 21+ / No Cover

  
  
   

   

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  Saturday and Sunday, July 9 & 10
  
  
  The Old Town School of Folk Music presents the 14th Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival, a two-day summertime celebration with a spectacular array of music and dance performances, workshops, children’s activities, and an assortment of locally owned food, drink, and retail vendors!
  
  Featured performers include quintessential Texas blues rocker Delbert McClinton, Louisiana’s favorite Cajun sons Lost Bayou Ramblers, Austin’s rockabilly queen Rosie Flores, New Orleans brass band sensation Glen David Andrews, Tuareg guitar great Bombino, the Congolese rumba-meets-hip hop-soul sounds of Baloji, and salsa and Latin jazz sensations Maraca!
  
  The festival also includes a Kids Tent, an interactive Dance Tent, the faculty showcase at the Staff Stage, and open, participatory jams at the Gazebo. Join us for one of the most anticipated neighborhood events of the summer!
  
  

   

  Wells Park (Lincoln @ Montrose) / 12:00pm to 9:30pm / $10 donation requested / All Ages