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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, May 7

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Brides Against Breast Cancer Benefit @ white Chicago

Bridal consignment boutique white Chicago will hold it’s second annual wedding dress drive on March 3rd from noon until 6 p.m. Gowns, slips, and veils that are less than seven years old will be collected at their 22 W Huron Street location and donated to the Brides Against Breast Cancer gown sale (which will run from March 6th until the 8th at the Wyndham Hotel Chicago). All proceeds and donations will benefit breast cancer research. Call 312-396-1571 or visit white Chicago’s website for more details.

Rehab Monday @ evilOlive

It's a mustache party! Real and fake 'staches encouraged, but NOT required. Featuring DJS FRANKI CHAN (iheartcomix, LA), Jordan Z. (Rehab Resident DJ), Hollywood Holt (dj set), and Heaven Malone (Chicago Suicide Club). Hosted by Florida Mike & Richard C. Free before 11 p.m. $3 with a mustache (real or fake). 10 p.m.-4 a.m. 1551 W. Division Ave. For more info, visit the Website.

Louder Than a Bomb Poetry Semifinals @ MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts the semifinal rounds of the teen poetry slam competition at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. This is the largest team-oriented teen poetry slam in the nation. Tickets are a suggested $5 donation at the door. 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660.

Kathy Kelly @ Catholic Theological Union

Kelly is the co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence. 7 p.m. 54th and South Cornell. For more information, contact Dawn Nathwehr 773-371-5532.

 

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