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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
Saturday, May 4
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, September 05 2006
The Incredible Shrinking Man @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of science fiction movies through December. Tonight's sci fi movie is The Incredible Shrinking Man from 1957, adapted by Richard Matheson from his own novel. The film screens tonight at 6:00 PM, and is accompanied by a lecture/discussion by Jim Trainor of the School of the Art Institute. See the Film Center Website for a full listing of this month's movies in the series. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ MCA
Kick back at the Museum of Contemporary Art after work. Check out the farmer's market out front (it closes by 6 PM), wander through the exhibits (MCA admission is free Tuesdays), and conclude your evening lounging on the terrace, listening to jazz (the concert starts at 5:30 PM) and enjoying one of the best views in Chicago. For more information, call MCA at 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
Tina Dico @ Schubas
Tonight catch folkie-musings with a downbeat tempo offered up by Tina Dico. You can see Dico at Schubas Tavern. The show is at 9:00 PM, and tix are $10.00.
For more on Dico, see the Transmission page.
