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.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions. ✶
TODAY
Wednesday, November 12
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, January 15 2008
Duck Soup @ 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 classic Duck Soup, featuring some classic routines (the mirror routine is worth admission alone). The film screens this evening at 8:30 PM, and again tomorrow night at 6:00 PM; see the Film Center Website for a full schedule. Tickets are $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Chicago's Top Tables
Learn how to make signature dishes from some of Chicago's top restaurants at this evening cooking class offered by Wooden Spoon, 5047 N. Clark St. Chef Todd Moore will help participants prepare Beet Salad with Yuzu, Frisee, Black Pepper Walnuts, and Hickory Bacon, from Boka; Deluxe Focaccia with Taleggio Cheese, Truffle Oil and Fresh Herbs, from Avec; and New York Strip with Eggplant Puree and Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions, from Custom House. Cost is $65. Register by calling 773.293.3190.
Greens, Greens, Greens
Chef Mehmet Ak of Cousin's I.V. Restaurant, a well-known vegetarian haunt, will talk about the differences between and health benefits of various greens at this, the first class in Whole Foods Lincoln Park's (1000 W. North) brand new Raw Foods Series. Chef Ak also will demonstrate how to prepare Mediterranean Kale with Spicy Curry and Black Forest Cherry Brownies. The class is free, but space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Call the store at 312-587-0648, or sign up at the customer service desk.
Lit Gangs of Chicago @ MCA
This month, the Museum of Contemporary Art welcomes Reconstruction Room to their Literary Gangs of Chicago series. This installment of the local reading series will focus on the theme of calls and calling and response. Free from 6:30-8pm at 220 E. Chicago Ave. Call 312-280-2660 for more information.
