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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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61st Annual Latke-Hamantash Debate

A University of Chicago Tradition, the Latke-Hamantash debate is sometimes billed as a "historic showdown between Confectionary Contenders", and has been featured in the NYTimes.

The Debate (to be followed by a taste test) will be held at Mandel Hall (1131 E. 57th Street, Reynolds Club Bldg) at 7:30p. The debate is FREE ($5 to eat the contestants afterwards).

The Debaters:

Prof. Susan Bandes - School of Law
Prof. Austan Goolsbee - Grad School of Business
Prof. Alberto Simpser - Political Science
Prof. Matthew Stolper - Oriental Institute

Series A @ Hyde Park Art Center

Series A is a reading series dedicated to showcasing experimental writing in the Midwest. This month writers Cris Mazza and Ray Hsu are scheduled to read from their works at the Hyde Park Art Center. Free. 7pm. 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Visit the website for more information.

Horatio Sanz & the Kings of Improv

"SNL" castmember and iO alum Horatio Sanz brings a gaggle of friends to the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, for an evening of long-form comedic improv tonight at 8pm. Tickets are just $15.

OFFICE @ Schubas (Free!)

A FREE show sponsored by SPIN magazine and Knob Creek bourbon, local art pop phenoms OFFICE play Schubas Tuesday 11/20 at 8pm. There'll be free Knob Creek mixers, so it's definitely a 21+ event. To get on the list, RSVP before noon 11/20 to knobcreek@spin.com.

Bob Dylan Documentary @ Delilah's

In 1966 Bob Dylan did the unthinkable by dumping his acoustic guitar in favor of electric. Delilah's will show the 2003 documentary Eat the Document that chronicled this stylistic shift and the reaction that ensued. 6pm. Free. 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-2771.

B2B Power Exchange @ Wishbone

B2B Power Exchange focuses on helping entrepreneurs, consultants and biz dev pros who sell to senior decision makers at companies with $10M or more in annual revenues. Network! Trade business cards! Make friends! Eat! Non-members pay $30 (includes cost of breakfast). Members attend for free. 8 a.m. 3300 N. Lincoln Ave. For more info, visit the Website.

 

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