Shel Silverstein was one of Chicago's most adored, prolific, and multifaceted writers. How many other folks could write and illustrate children's books, contribute to songs from the Nashville hit factory, and author serious poetry? Tonight's Freakers Ball bypasses the children's books and instead is going to focus on Silverstein's decidedly more adult books, poetry, and songwriting.

It will be an evening full of readings & music by special guests and band leader Jon Langford!