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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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Monday, January 07 2008
Ultra Sonic Edukators @ Schubas
Local favorites Ultra Sonic Edukators headline tonight at Schubas. Opening acts: Ladies & Gentlemen; and The Sapiens. It's an 18+ show. Show starts at 8:00 PM, tickets are $6 and can be purchased through the Schubas site. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.
The Cocoanuts @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long salute to the comedy stars of the 1930s; specifically, the Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields and Mae West. Today's film is the Marx Brothers' first film: The Cocoanuts from 1929. If the phrase "Why a duck?" means something to you, then you better check this out. The film screens this evening at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Sara Paretsky @ Women & Children First
Best-selling crime writer Sara Paretsky comes to Women & Children First to discuss her latest work, Bleeding Kansas. The novel takes place in a Kansas farming community and examine the personal and political issues that divide the heartland of America. Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Silkscreening Class @ Galaxie
Local silkscreen artist Katy Keefe will conduct a six-week course on silkscreening for artists and non-artists alike beginning January 7 at Galaxie, a music, movement and fine art venue located at 2603 W. Barry Ave.
