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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
Friday, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, March 15 2007
Visual Resistance Opening @ Cafe Mestizo
Café Mestizo, 1646 W. 18th Street, and CASA/ASAR-O collectives will present the "Visual Resistance" touring exhibit of stencil art and videos from recent political struggles in Oaxaca, Mexico. The action starts at 7pm, and prints will be sold as a fundraiser for the groups. Contact luis@sfalliance.org for more information.
Powell's North Reading Series
The Powell's North Reading Series pairs estalished authors with up and coming local writers. Tonight playwright Beau O'Reilly, co-founder of the Curious Theater Branch, reads his work with students in the MFA writing program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Free at 7pm; 2850 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-248-1444 for more information.
The Sparrow @ Steppenwolf
The House Theatre is remounting its recent hit production The Sparrow at the Steppenwolf Garage Theatre starting tonight. The Sparrow runs through Saturday, April 21, and tickets for the production can be purchased through Steppenwolf's Website. Steppenwolf: 1650 N. Halsted. (312) 335-1650.
20th Anniversary Celebration @ Ann Sather
Eat at the Andersonville location of Ann Sather Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (March 15-17) and get a free slice of Swedish marzipan birthday cake to celebrate the restaurant's 20th Anniversary. The restaurant is located at 5207 N. Clark St. Call (773) 271-6677 for more information.
Chocolate & Cheese @ Vosges
Chocolatier Katrina Markoff leads a tasting of chocolate and cheese pairings on March 15th at the Lincoln Park store at 7pm. Tickets are $30 and include some wine pairings, appetizers, and a chocolate goodie bag. Call 773-296-9866 or email armitage@vosgeschocolate.com to reserve a space.
Martin Espada @ Newberry Library
The Poetry Foundation is sponsoring this reading by Martin Espada, who has been called "the Pablo Neruda of American poets." See him tonight at 6 PM, 60 W Walton. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-787-7070 . For more information, visit the website.
