Reading by Artemisia Theatre, Chicago. Artemisia performs its 2015 Fall Festival at The Frontier/Jackalope Theatre located at 1106 W. Thorndale in Edgewater. Easy access to the CTA Red Line and lots of street parking. Free but reservations needed because seating is limited; 832-819-4335. www.artemisiatheatre.org
What turns a brilliant young scientist into an eccentric recluse? Faced with a threat to her beloved work with the maize plant, Barbara struggles against her past. MAIZE is inspired by the real-life Barbara McClintock whose research is still considered groundbreaking.