Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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, May 31 2007
Lets Talk About Sex Conference
From May 31-June 3 Sistersong Presents, "Let's Talk About Sex" 2nd National Conference and 10th Anniversary @ Wyndham Hotel, 6810 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Workshops and plenaries will cover "birth control, senior sexuality, STDs, microbicides, gynecological health and wellness, erotica, militarism, and more, all through a reproductive justice lens." Costs vary ($10, youth to $300, organizations) Early bird registration ends April 30. Learn more and register at www.sistersong.net or call 404-344-9629.
Sonic Celluloid
Northwestern's esteemed Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and freeform college radio station WNUR have teamed up again for the 4th annual Sonic Celluoid. The event pairs live musical performances with silent, experimental films. This year's event features a wide spectrum of performers, from the noise-driven compositions of Panicsville and the oft-improvised collaobrations of Binges to the quiet stark melodies of Phil Elvrum's Mount Eerie. Admission is $10. The films start at 8:00pm. Check out the Block Museum for more info.
The Sea and Cake CD release show @ Empty Bottle
Recently, Gaper's Block's Transmission caught up with local sweethearts The Sea and Cake to discuss the release of the band's first release in four years, Everybody. Tonight, TSAC celebrates the new album with everyone, playing two shows at The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave. Both shows are $18 adv / $20 dos. The 7p show features Euphone in the opening slot, while TSAC's Thrill Jockey labelmates The Zincs take over those duties for the 10p show.
I-GO Audio Emissions @ Metro
I-GO Car Sharing celebrates the release of its I-GO Audio Emissions CD with a benefit show tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark. The lineup includes: Detholz!, Palliard, Madison Buchanan, Animate Objects, Imelda de la Cruz, and DJ sets by Quantazelle and DJ Flawlezs. Regular tickets are $10 and include complimentary I-GO Audio Emissions CD, complimentary 1 year subscription to Time Out Chicago, gift bag and free bike valet; $20 VIP tickets get all that plus access to the VIP section with food from local restaurants and a chance to win a Dahon bike. Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. 21+
CunninLynguists @ US Beer Co
So many places to see good music in the city, and some things still sneak up on you. Perfect example: tonight, at the US Beer Company, CunninLynguists hit the stage. Tickets are $8 and are available through TicketMaster or direct at the US Beer Co box office .
Chicago Reader/Uptown Book Swap
Join other folks from Uptown and surrounding 'hoods for the Chicago Reader Book Swap, tonight from 5:30 to 9pm at Nick's Uptown: 4015-17 Sheridan Road. The first 300 swappers get a free tote bag! Bring and take books, meet fellow readers, win super door prizes, enjoy some tasty beer. What's not to love! Get more scoop from the Uptown Chicago Commission. (Bring and take as many as 15 books, but nothing musty, dirty, torn or in poor condition, and no periodicals, encyclopedias or technical, legal or medical books. Leftover books will be donated to local charities. You must be 21 or older to attend.)
