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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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Thursday, February 15 2007
DJs Upstairs @ Schubas
For this installment of the DJs Upstairs night at Schubas, Popstatic continues his February residence. This time he'll be mixing things up with DJ Mother Hubbard of the Life During Wartime crew. 10 pm, 3159 N Southport.
6th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception
Join Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund at the Freedom to Marry Reception: A Special Evening of Love, Equality and Action, the group's annual benefit for same-sex marriage rights in Illinois. It'll be just like a wedding reception, with music, cake-cutting, a bouquet toss, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and more! Maybe you can even hook up with a bridesmaid! RSVP to Catina Lowery at clowery-at-lambdalegal-dot-org or 312-663-4413 ext. 27. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., 6:30-9:30 pm.
Breakfast at Tiffany's @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre concludes a Valentine's Day series of great love stories with screenings of the Blake Edwards film Breakfast at Tiffany's. The film screens today at 5:15, 7:30 and 9:45. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Matthew Dear @ Sonotheque
Glitchy minimal techno DJ and producer Matthew Dear (aka Audion, aka Jabberjaw) returns to spin a guest headlining set at Sonotheque tonight. His appearance is part of a new series of events at the club that will be hosted by the Ghostly International label. Resident DJs Kate Simko and Sassmouth wiull also be rounding out the evening. 1444 W. Chicago. 9pm - 2am, $10 cover.
Modern + Design + Function: Chicago Furniture Now
Design Within Reach, 1574 N. Kingsbury, hosts Modern + Design + Function: Chicago Furniture Now, an exhibition of innovative furniture designs by 25 emerging Chicago designers. The opening party is tonight from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, with many of the participants and judges in attendance. Free, but RSVP to northkingsbury@dwr.com.
Fired! @ Film Center
This movie explores the phenomenon of getting fired by following actress-writer Annabelle Gurwitch as she talks with friends, celebrities, professionals, and pundits. Screens at 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM this evening. Tickets are $7 to $9. 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
Voices from Home: Local Authors Speak
The Friends of the Blackstone Branch Library presents another session of their monthly Voices From Home series. Tonight they welcome Peter Ascoli, author of Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck and Advanced the Cause of Black Education in the American South. Come to 4904 S. Lake Park Ave. at 7pm to hear Ascoli discuss his book and share his insights into the work of Julius Rosenwald. Free and open to the public. Call 312-747-0511 for more information.
