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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, September 22

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Robots in the Summer Breeze II @ Phaiz

Opening reception party of site-specific art installation and fashion. With R. Nicholas Kuszyk, a Brooklyn artist who makes really cool robots. Backdraft and Chroma - Fashions for the Home. Sounds by DJ Genghiswon, liquids provided by Tiger Beer. 5-10 p.m. 673 North Milwaukee St. For more info, visit the Website.

Stones Throw Crew @ Sonotheque

Stones Throw Records presents "Move" featuring J. Rocc, Karriem Riggins, Egon, with Sonotheque resident DJ Joe Bryl at Sonotheque (1444 W. Chicago - 312.226.7600) from 9pm-2am.

Only a $10 cover.

CTA Art @ A.Okay Official

A.Okay Official, 3270 N. Clark St., hosts an opening party for its new show of CTA-inspired Chicago Train Art tonight from 6pm to 10pm. DJs Rude One, Tone B. Nimble, Sean Doe, ST!ZO, MAKER, Spontaneous, Mental and Intel all spin, and many of the artists will be in attendance. Radah.ism and team will do live screenprinting, and Mario Ink will be doing some bodypainting. Free.

Jennifer Parello @ Women & Children First

Jennifer Parello stops by Women & Children First to read from and discuss her debut novel Dateland. The story "follows the romantic adventures of Julia and Trician, best friends and law partners," both dealing with painful breakups. Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.

Medicine Park Grand Opening @ Medicine Park

Photographer Jim Newberry and artist Derek Erdman host the festivities at tonight's opening of this new arts space. 7-11 p.m. 2659 W. Chicago Ave. For more info, visit the Website.

 

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