Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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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BY DAY
Monday, June 19 2006
SummerDance Nomadic DJ Series @ Butler Field
Head over to the Petrillo Band Shell to dance to music by deejays Greenskeepers, Phantom 45, and Danny the Wildchild. Free, 6 PM. 500 S. Columbus Drive. For more information, visit the website.
Music with Meaning 7 @ Quimby's
Kelsey Snell and Brandon Wetherbee of The Machine Media are hosting Music with Meaning 7 at Quimby's tonight. The event will feature readings from Brian Costello (author of The Enchanters vs. Sprawlburg Springs), Jim Derogatis (Chicago Sun-Times music critic), Jessica Hopper (Punk Planet columnist), blogger J.R. Nelson, and Amy Phillips (Pitchfork Media editor). The event starts at 7pm, and a $5 donation is suggested. Quimby's is located at 1854 W. North Ave., and you can visit the Quimby's website for more information.
Downtown Sound Gallery @ Storefront Theater
Curated by Umbrella Music, this music series showcases improvisation-based jazz and new material, and mixes emerging talents with established musicians. Tonight's performance features vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz. 7 PM. Free, but tickets are required: call 312-742-8497. Gallery 37, 66 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-742-6630 or visit the website.
