Who: Women & Children First (W&CF)
What: 30th Anniversary Celebration & Benefit for W&CF
When: Saturday, October 3 - Cocktails & Appetizers: 5:30–7 pm; Buffet Dinner & Dance: 7–10 pm
Where: The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, 5333 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 (Valet parking available); after party at Big Chicks, 5024 N. Sheridan Rd.

Independent feminist bookstore Women & Children First has thrived for 30 years in Chicago! That’s something to boast about considering the current economic climate and the big box retail chains sinking their teeth into the market. But W&CF has proven they have their own faithful audience. To celebrate, they’re throwing a benefit and anniversary party this Saturday, and they want you to come hobnob with Dorothy Allison, Alison Bechdel, and “dozens” of other writers, not to mention a schmancy wine tasting with Master Sommelier Alpana Singh. Tickets prices begin at $60 and are available through the W&CF website (limited income tickets may also still be available at $30). Proceeds from this event will go to the Women’s Voices Fund.