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Clark Blaise: The Creation of Standard Time

In the late 1800's, localized definitions of clock time played havoc with the idea of accurate railroad scheduling. One Canadian entrepreneur, Sandford Fleming, did something about it. Clark Blaise, a respected short story writer, novelist, and teacher, tells the story in his book Time Lord: Sir Sandford Fleming and the Creation of Standard Time.

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Sheldon Patinkin

Sheldon Patinkin is the chair emeritus of the theater department of Columbia College, artistic consultant of The Second City and of Steppenwolf Theatre, and co-director of the Steppenwolf Theatre Summer Ensemble Workshops. He recently directed the world premiere of Cormac McCarthy’s The Sunset Limited at the Steppenwolf Garage Theatre. He is the author of The Second City: Backstage at the World's Greatest Comedy Theater and No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance.

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2010 Stages, Sights & Sounds April 29-May 16, 2010

Stages, Sights & Sounds is presented by the Chicago Humanities Festival. This spring, a collector of nights, a melancholy superhero, and an incredible wooden cart all await you—among many other adventures. Stages, Sights & Sounds is for everyone. Many of programs are as engaging for adults as they are for children. Come see for yourself!

 

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