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Singer Maya Kuper and Paul present another of their 12th-anniversary musical/dramatic retrospective performances of Paul’s acclaimed 2002 novel. Proceeds from CD & (discounted) books sales benefit RAINN.

Paul and performance-partner Maya Kuper perform (at 9 p.m.) a multimedia version of Paul’s coauthored (with Eileen Maksym) short story “This Too Too Solid Flesh” from Unforgettable.

Say the event’s organizers: “A nexus in the space-time continuum will open within the Bottom Lounge, bringing together artists & performers from across space & time. Guests dressed in costume! Musicians & DJs playing songs from countless eras! And dozens of performers sharing in the spirit of imagination and becoming historical figures in time!

Suggested Donation of $20; all proceeds go to the FIGMENT Project, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, in order to fund FIGMENT Chicago, a free, interactive art experience taking place at Jefferson Memorial Park in August. Featuring dozens of artists installations and a wide variety of performance art, the Northwest Side Chicago park will be transformed into a large-scale collaborative artwork showcase. FIGMENT 2013 at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory had 52 art projects and installations, over 100 participating artists, 125 volunteers and thousands of attendees.

Maya Kuper and Paul will be joined by local guest artists Matt Connolly (lead guitar) & Jeff “Wag” Wagner (drums). This special show follows Paul’s & Maya’s brunch at Tori Amos’ table earlier in the day as a continuation of the festivities celebrating the 20th anniversary of RAINN, co-founded by RAINN President Scott Berkowitz and Tori.

This event is free with all merchandise proceeds benefiting RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).

The performance will end at 8:45 but the signing and socializing will continue till 10 pm.

Paul returns for his 8th time teaching this popular week-long summer seminar through his undergraduate alma mater in beautiful Door County, WI.

Actor Michael York and Paul launch their
project RENEWAL: Research Exploring New Amyloidosis Learning.

Both of them will speak and perform at this awareness- and fund-raising event.

As part of the Grand Ed-Ventures series, Paul and performance-partner Maya Kuper “try out” their big Greenhouse Theater show (see Aug. 18 listing) tonight, not with a full band but as an acoustic duo.

Paul screens and analyzes what is (in his opinion) the best-ever episode of the best-ever western TV series, starring Chuk Connors, Johnny Whitaker, and—in a remarkable star turn—guest Sammy Davis, Jr.

Paul presents his popular autobiography-primer program as part of the Grand Ed-Ventures series.