Dish the latest gossip about souffles, marinades and crepes with Julia Child from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday when she autographs copies of her latest book,
”The Way to Cook,” at Marshall Field`s downtown store (111 N. State St.).
Seeing stars
If you want to learn the facts of life about the acting business, here`s your chance. Charlotte Rae offers pointers for aspiring thespians and answers questions from the crowd when she returns to her alma mater, Northwestern University, for a seminar at 2 p.m. Friday in the Struble Theatre`s Theatre and Interpretation Center (1979 Sheridan Rd., Evanston). The public is welcome, and there`s no charge. Rae is appearing in ”Driving Miss Daisy” at the Briar Street Theatre.
Autographs please
Bring your autograph book to the second annual Home, Health and Leisure Show this weekend in Geneva. Bob Thompson, host of TV`s ”Victory Gardens,”
presents a program on gardening at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Thompson will answer questions on a one-on-one basis throughout the day.
TV commentator, actor and ex-Olympic star Bruce Jenner appears on stage from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Sunday, talking about fitness and health; he`ll be available at Booth 48 to sign autographs from about 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and after his talk until 4 p.m.
But if you get Kenny Rogers and Pee-wee Herman autographs, they`re forgeries: Both a Rogers and a Herman impersonator will appear at the show Saturday.
The show is at the City Services Building, 1800 South St. in Geneva. The hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
