Bughouse Square Debates

Saturday, July 26

	Bughouse Square Debates, 2007

Noon - 4:00 pm
Washington Square Park (across from the Newberry Library)
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We are looking for sharp, eager soapbox speakers for this event. If you have a topic and would like to join the program, call today! (312) 255-3700

Exercise your first-amendment rights and relive the days of soapbox oratory and public debates that immortalized Washington Square Park. Celebrate Chicago's long history as a hub of free speech with soap boxers and a compelling main debate. Bring your loudest heckling voice, and get on the soapbox yourself. An open mic and musical entertainment complete the afternoon's participatory pleasures. For gustatory delights, Chase Root Beer's hot dogs, fresh squeezed lemonade, and root beer floats are highly recommended. Prizes will be awarded to the best speakers and hecklers.

Admission is free. For more information, call (312) 255-3700.

	Studs Terkel, Bughouse Square Debates, 1989

	Bughouse Square Debates, 1986

The Newberry Library gratefully acknowledges the National Endowment for the Humanities and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Haffner for their generous support of public programming. Major funding is also provided by Richard and Barbara Franke, the MacLean-Fogg Family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. McGhee, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNally, and the McCormick Tribune Foundation.

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The Newberry Library
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60610-7324

telephone: (312) 255-3700
fax: (312) 255-3680
e-mail: programs@newberry.org