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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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TODAY
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Saturday, November 26 2005
Chicago Human Rhythm Project
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park is hosting the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. With more than just individual artists, the project is showcasing a number of international tap repertory companies while celebrating fifteen years of traditional and new rhythm dance. This performance features Brazil's Vata Tap and Japan's The STRiPES. Call 312-334-7777 for ticket prices and reservations. Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.
Triptophane: A Post-Turkey Hip Hop Showcase and Reading
MAKE: A Chicago Literary Magazine presents "Triptophane: A Post-Turkey Hip Hop Showcase and Reading" tonight at Gunther Murphy's, 1638 W. Belmont Ave. The evening features performances by Terreign1 and Urbanized Music, readings by poet Marvin Tate and novelist Aaron Michael Morales, a book raffle and more. Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm; 21 and over. $7 suggested donation.
Andrew Bird @ Logan Square
Recover from the holidays and/or the relatives with the violin-driven goodness that is Andrew Bird. He plays two shows tonight at the Logan Square Auditorium: the first with Sam Prekop, the second (now sold out) with Head of Femur.
Rogue Wave In-Store at Reckless
Winding down their year of touring with the likes of The Shins, TV on the Radio, and Helio Sequence, current Sub Pop wunderkinds Rogue Wave will be filling Reckless Records' Milwauke Avenue location with their special brand of melancholic pop. Show starts at 6pm; Reckless Records, 1532 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
