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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
Monday, September 22
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, January 02 2006
Poker Ride (on bikes) @ Wicker Park
Enjoy a leisurely 15-mile trip to four bars (to be determined) around the city. At each of five checkpoints, riders will randomly receive a playing card, and at the final checkpoint, the best hand wins! (Bicycle-related prizes supplied by Phil Wood and Yojimbo's Garage). $5 registration fee covers spokecard, and proceeds go to The Big Fix and the Bike Messenger Emergency Fund). Meet up at 2:30pm by the playground equipment. More questions? Email chicagopokerride@gmail.com.
Jeff Parker Organ Quartet @ Green Mill
Tonight from 9pm-1am, the Jeff Parker Organ Quartet plays at the Green Mill. A $6 cover gets you inside this historic club and lets you hear Jeff Parker on guitar, Pete Benson on organ, George Fludas on drums, and a fourth TBA. The Green Mill is located conveniently close to the Lawrence stop on the Red Line, at 4802 N. Broadway. Call them at 773-878-5552.
Closing: Images of Uptown
Today is your last chance to see "Images of Uptown" a group show by North Side artists using painting, drawing, mosaics and photography to express the diversity in their communities. Held at the Jane Addams Hull House Center for Arts and Culture, 1136 W. Wilson Ave., the free show will close today at 6pm. Call 773-907-9403 for more information.
