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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
Tuesday, November 13 2007
Michael Morgan @ 57th Street Books
Michael Morgan is a Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Studies at Indiana University, and he will be at 57th Street Books to talk about his new book Discovering Levinas. Free. 6pm. 1301 E. 57th St. Call 773-684-1300 for more information.
Democracy Burlesque: DB Soup
Democracy Burlesque -- "where only the politics are naked" -- is a monthly variety show/revue/cabaret/ happening aimed at liberal and progressive artists, fans, and sympathizers. Tonight's show, "DB Soup," features the best performances of 2007. The show starts at 8 pm at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood. Tickets are $10.
Tuesday Night Live with Second City @ Chicago History Museum
As part of a series on comedy in Chicago, a 60-minute discussion is followed by a 30-minute show put on by performers from The Second City. 6:30 PM, $12. 1601 N Clark. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 312-642-4600 or visit the website.
Site Unseen 2007 @ Cultural Center
Site-specific performance pieces and installations, created especially for the Cultural Center and curated by performance artist Julie Laffin, comprise this one-night festival that takes place throughout the rooms, halls, and stairwells of this beautiful beaux arts building. Wander around from 6 PM to 9 PM. Free. 78 E Washington. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Bingo/Tango @ MCA
The MCA adds an interesting twist to the classic game of bingo by integrating both quirky art and tango components. The bingo game configurations are selected by mirroring famous artworks. Host Jason Pickleman calls bingo numbers, and between games, lucky participants get to learn how to tango from professional Argentine Tango dance instructors Somer Surgit and Agape Pappas. All for free! 6-8 pm. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. Call 312-280-2660 for more info, or visit the Website.
Michele Zackheim @ Women & Children First
Author Michele Zackheim will be discussing her book Broken Colors at Women & Children First. Free. 7:30pm. 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Peter Cole @ SAIC Ballroom
The Jerusalem-based translator and poet (who just won a Macarthur "genius" prize) discusses his new anthology in this event co-sponsored by Nextbook and the Poetry Center. Tickets are $6 to $8; 112 S Michigan, 6:30 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
