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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
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, January 19 2008
Tomorrow Never Knows Festival: White Williams, Cadence Weapon, Ohmega Watts, Ecstatic Sunshine
Day 4 of the TNK fest at Schubas is not sold out (yet) and can certainly be regarded as this weekend's party night, with playful and whimsical guitar duo Ecstatic Sunshine, funkadelic hip-hop guru Ohmega Watts, fresh Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon, and a throw-down headline set from happy hardcore hero, White Williams. See the website for tickets. Get them fast cuz they're flying off the shelves.
RAGAD #5 release party @ Book Cellar
RAGAD celebrates Issue #5 with a reading tonight at The Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln). Among the readers scheduled tonight: Ben Tanzer; Spencer Dew; Pete Anderson; and Jill Summers. The reading starts tonight at 7:00, and is free and open to the public. See the events page at the RAGAD Website for full details.
Chicago Winter Bike Swap
Buy and sell new and used merchandise with retailers, manufacturers, teams and individuals at the 2008 Chicago Winter Bike Swap. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Orchard Country Club in Mount Prospect (700 West Rand Road). Peruse the racks for complete bikes, digs for parts, sell or swap your wares, or add to the Bikeswap Wishlist in advance to better your odds of meeting your specific need. Admission is $5, and includes raffle entries. Parking is free, as is admission for children under 12. Directions can be found here. To contact the Chicago Winter Bike Swap, email promoter@chicagowinterbikeswap.com or call 847-877-1189.
Candidate Forum @ United Church of Rogers Park
Suzanne Elder and Heather Steans, the candidates for the 7th District State Senator seat, talk about the issues. Sponsored by Rogers Park VOTER. 1 p.m. 1545 W. Morse. For more info, visit the Website.
Talib Kweli @ House of Blues
New York standard-bearer for "conscious" rap everywhere, Kweli rolls into town with no dearth of projects. His Eardrum was on a few Top 10s of '07, and his imprint Blacksmith Music continues into its second year of operation.
Tickets may be available for two shows, as the first sold out pretty quickly.
Studs Terkel @ Chicago History Museum
Acclaimed writer Studs Terkel makes an appearance at the Chicago History Museum today to discuss his latest work, Touch and Go. The book is a memoir of all the people Terkel has encountered throughout his long career who have led him to become one of the country's foremost historians. Free at 2pm, 1601 N. Clark St. Call 312-642-4600 for more information.
78th Annual Boat, RV & Outdoors Show
The 78th Annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show will be held at McCormick place through Sunday, January 20. The show features over 600 boats, 200 RVs, marine accessories and outfitters and offers a variety of hands-on interactive activities, including a 170 ft indoor river allowing visitors to board a canoe, electric boat or kayak to get the feeling of traveling down a river. Numerous prizes and giveaways will be awarded each day. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for those 13-15 years of age, and free for children 12 and under. Call 312-946-6272 for more information.
Pit er Pat & Detholz @ AV-arie
The Dill Pickle Food Co-Op is holding a fundraiser that should appeal to anyone's inner hedonist and activist at the same time. Performances from Pit er Pat, Detholz, and Reds and Blue will be complimented by DJ sets from Bobby Conn and WLUW's Mary Nisi from 11:30 'til 1 in the mornin'. A donation bar on top of everything else brings you one fine evening for 15 bones. All proceeds go towards the Co-op, so drink with a clean conscience...Door open at 8PM, show at 9PM.
Chicago Outfit Fundraiser @ Milio's
The Chicago Outfit, the rollerderby league that rose from the ashes of the Chi*town Sirens, is holding a fundraiser at Milio's Hair Salon, 959 W. Belmont, tonight starting at 8pm. There will be beer and jello shots, and bands, DJs and hip hop artists performing (names TBA). All for $8 (or more if you're feeling generous).
World Kitchen Learning Series: A Carribean Cruise
Today from 11:00-2:00pm learn more about Carribean eats from the World Kitchen learning series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Class to be held at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Class fee is $30. Click here for more information and to register.
