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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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Tuesday, December 11 2007
Near The Parenthesis At Sonotheque
Near the Parenthesis plays weathery soundscapes. Emotive, fluid and entrancing, it's music for relaxing, but perfect as a chill backdrop in the club. Also joining them at Sonotheque are Chris Widman, residents Emulsion and Liz Revision and VJs Videojanitor and Amputeenie. Hosted by Ramp Chicago. Doors at 9 p.m. $5.
Elise Bergman and Abigail Heche Trunk Show @ Roslyn Boutique
Bucktown boutique Roslyn will be hosting a trunk show for clothing designer Elise Bergman and jewelry designer Abigail Heche on Wednesday December 12th from 5 pm to 9pm. Visit the 2035 N Damen Avenue location to snatch up one of the limited-edition dresses Bergman made just for the occasion! Call 773-489-1311 or visit their website for more details.
Democracy Burlesque Holiday Pageant
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 the troupe's second annual DB Holiday Pageant. The show starts at 8 pm at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood. Tickets are $10.
Style Wars, The Cool Kids @ Subterranean
Subterranean hosts national design competition "Style Wars" tonight. Watch aspiring designers create spontaneous fashion under intense time pressure. Hip hop act The Cool Kids also perform. 18 and over. Doors open at 8:30pm, show at 10pm. Tickets $7 in advance/$10 at the door. 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600.
Annual Holiday Sale @ Hideout
Make a dent in your holiday shopping list at Hideout's annual holiday sale. Artists offer jewelry, original art, paper products, clothing and more. Vella Cafe will have a panini stand for those who come hungry, and Susan Voelz of Poi Dog Pondering will be on hand to sell her new book, The Musician's Guide to the Road: A Survival Handbook & All Access Backstage Pass to Touring. 6pm. Free. 1354 W. Wabansia. 773-227-4433.
