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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, July 22 2008
Field Tested Books @ Fulton Lounge
Contributors to Coudal Partners' Field Tested Books gather at Fulton Lounge, 955 W. Fulton Market, to celebrate the release of the print book and read selections from it. Readers include James Finn Garner, Kevin Guilfoile, Nathan Rabin, Jonathan Messinger, Claire Zulkey, Wendy McClure, GapersBlock.com's Andrew Huff and Anne Holub, the entire CP Crew and more. No cover, 21 and over. More details here.
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival: The Odd Couple @ Grant Park
This year's Outdoor Film Festival continues tonight with the film version of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. The movie will be shown for free in Grant Park, and will start tonight at sunset. The Outdoor Film Festival continues every Tuesday night through August 26; check the City of Chicago's Website for a complete schedule of films.
Twilight on the Rooftop (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) @ East Bank Club
A summer twilight rooftop party where vintners pour their own wines while members of one of Chicago's favorite dance companies teaches you Bossa Nova moves from one of their popular works. No, this isn't a fantasy; this is Twilight on the Rooftop, the latest event from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. There will be hors d'oeuvres, fine wines from nine Napa Valley wineries, and a raffle including a "Napa Valley winery experience." Yum! If this sounds fabulous to you, be sure to RSVP by July 15.
Tuesday, July 22, 7-10 p.m. on the Rooftop of the East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St. $75 per person, or get a VIP ticket for $125, which includes reserved seating with table-side wine service by the vintners themselves. Proceeds benefit HSDC. RSVP by phone at 312-850-9744, x164 or online.
Chicago Sidewalk Sale @ Daley Plaza
Fashionistas will be invading Daley Plaza (50 West Washington Street) Tuesday July 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd for the second annual Chicago Sidewalk Sale. Stop by from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to shop clothing, shoes, and jewelry from selected local boutiques. There will be a runway show both days at noon featuring local designer duds. Call 312-742-4983 for more information.
