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Friday, September 18, 7-9 p.m. Granta party at Women and Children First bookstore 5233 N....

Friday, September 18, 7-9 p.m.

Granta party at
Women and Children First
bookstore

5233 N. Clark St

Sunday, September 20, 6 p.m.

Closing Event – Tribute to Nelson Algren

The Rainbow Club, 1150 N. Damen

Speaker Art Shay will show photos and discuss the life of Nelson Algren in Chicago.

For additional information on any of these events, please contact Patrick Ryan or call (212) 614-7978.

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