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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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BY DAY
Wednesday, February 07 2007
The True Story of Hansel & Gretel @ Book Cellar
Ever wanted to know more about childhood fairy tales? Ever wanted to find out what happens when an author takes a classic fairy tale and spins an entirely different story from it? Join the Book Cellar's book club to discuss The True Story of Hansel & Gretel and enjoy half-priced beer and wine all day. Free at 7pm, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
In the 20th edition of this booze-inspired show, Reading Under the Influence lines up all of their manliest men for the "All-Male Revue." Readers will be Darwyn nJones, Nicholas Ladendorf and Joe Tower, along with special guest Marcus Sakey and RUI regulars Rob Duffer and Jesse Jordan. Come to Sheffield's at 3258 N. Sheffield from 7-10pm with $3 in your pocket to get you in. Email info[at]readingundertheinfluence[dot]com for more information.
In One Ear @ Heartland Cafe
The "In One Ear" open-mic poetry event begins at 9pm every Wednesday night at the Heartland Cafe (7000 N. Glenwood Ave.) in Rogers Park. Be a part of one of the city's longest-running open-mic poetry series. Cover is $3. Must be 18+. Call 773-465-8005 or visit the website for more information.
African American Music @ Newberry
Jazz critic Robert Rhodes from Ohio University will discuss "the theme of political activism that is expressed by such jazz musicians as Louis Armstrong, Sonny Rollins, and Max Roach," and flautist Nicole Mitchell will perform. This is part of the Newberry Library's Wednesday Club series. Admission is $9 and includes wine, soft drinks, and light refreshments. Reception begins at 5:30pm; the program begins at 6:15 pm. For information, call 312-255-3510 or visit http://www.newberry.org/.
The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser @ Film Center
As part of this month's Werner Herzog tribute, the Film Center is screening this movie about a "wild child" in 1828 Nuremberg. 6 PM. Tickets are $7 to $9. 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House @ Cultural Center
Expand your conception of radio drama by checking out this performance by the AFTRA/SAG Senior Radio Players, a group dedicated to "keeping alive the uniqueness of radio as the theater of the imagination." Free, at the Claudia Cassidy Theater. 78 E Washington Street, 7 PM. For more information, call 312-573-8081 or visit the website.
Central Standard @ Beat Kitchen
Local trio Central Standard recently received a big thumbs-up from Sun-Times music critic Jim DeRogatis. Tonight you can find out what the fuss is all about at Beat Kitchen (2100 W. Belmont Ave.). Doors open at 8:30pm; show starts at 9pm. $8 cover. 21+ show. For more information, visit the Beat Kitchen website. Radio Jetstream and The Dirty Howlers also performing.
Knitting Basics @ Chicago Tourism Center
If you've been wanting to learn to knit for a while, here's your chance. Peggy Rauhut of Windy City Knitting Guild is offering this beginners-only workshop at 6 PM. Complimentary materials are provided. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-742-8497. 72 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-2400 or visit the website.
