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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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Wednesday, October 04 2006
Chicago Abused Women Coalition Outreach Event
Women & Children First is hosting the Chicago Abused Women Coalition in an event geared toward educating others about their important work. Through the years the program has helped thousands of women with their Greenhouse battered women's shelter, 24-hour helpline, advocacy, outreach and community education. All are welcome at 7:30pm to learn more about how your help is needed. 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-742-1284 for more information.
Coverage of the Inner City and Urban Poor @ Chicago Temple
A panel discussion sponsored by Chicago Media Action called "Coverage of the Inner City and the Urban Poor: The Media and Urban Issues" will take place from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington Street. Panelists include Cliff Kelly, host of "The Cliff Kelly Show," WVON Radio; Paul Street, author of Segregated Schools: Educational Apartheid in Post-Civil Rights America (2005); Steve Macek, author of Urban Nightmares: The Media, the Right and the Moral Panic over the City (2006); and a representative from the Resident's Journal. For more information email cma@chicagomediaaction.org or call toll-free: 1-866-260-7198.
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
Using their wit to stare down the "other Valentine's Day," RUI's post-Sweetest Day show features readings on the them "Love/Hate." Guest Megan Stielstra will read, along with local writers Jesse Jordan, Patty Templeton and Tim Weaver. RUI regulars Rob Duffer and Huegelmann will also read and Julia Borcherts and Amanda E. Snyder will act as hosts. $3 at Sheffields, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave., 7-10pm. Email thehotreadings[at]hotmail[dot]com for more information.
600 Years of Children's Books @ Newberry Library
Jenny Schwartzberg discusses the Newberry's vast collection of children's literature, covering more than 600 years and more than 100 languages. Presented by the Wednesday Club. A light reception begins at 5:30 PM. $9, 60 W Walton. For more information, visit the website.
La Pena: Luna Negra and Trio Peru & Peru Profundo @ Old Town School
As part of the Old Town School's free fall Latin folk music and dance showcase, the Chicago dance theater presents its collaboration with singer Susana Baca at 8:30 PM, followed by Peruvian folk music. 4544 N Lincoln. For more information, call 773-728-6000 or visit the website.
Preserving the Work of Louis Sullivan @ Archicenter
This panel discussion addresses the "rewards and challenges of restoring Sullivan buildings," as part of an ongoing celebration of Louis Sullivan's 150th birthday. 6 PM, free. 224 S Michigan. For more information, visit the website.
Camera Buff @ Cultural Center
See a movie on the first floor of the Cultural Center, while eating a catered, sister-city (Warsaw) -influenced meal from Fox & Obel. 5:30 PM, 78 E Washington, $15. Reservations are required: call 312-742 TIXS (8497). For more information, visit the website.
