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.
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TODAY
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BY DAY
Wednesday, July 30 2008
Atomic Sketch Event @ Evil Olive
Once a month, local art triumvirate, BCD Collaborative, hosts the Atomic Sketch Event at Wicker Park's Evil Olive, which is an evening of live art-making by both established and emerging artists of various disciplines. Throughout the evening, finished works are placed on the sale wall at prices set by the artists. Typically, artists who often have work selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars will be selling for less than 100 dollars. It's a great way for experienced collectors or first-time buyers to procure unique pieces at affordable prices. In addition to the panel, artists of all stripes are welcome to "drop-in" and bring materials to sketch/paint on the sidelines and hang their work on the wall to try and sell as well. 6-9 p.m. 1551 W. Division St.
Robin Messing @ Women & Children First
Robin Messing comes to Women & Children First to discuss her debut novel Serpent in the Garden of Dreams. The novel follows Tildy Glick after a painful breakup as she examines all of the dysfunctional relationships of her childhood. Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout
It's ladies night at Funny Ha-Ha, which returns to The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 7pm with an (almost) all-female lineup! The show will include readings by author/blogger Wendy McClure, renowned blogger Mimi Smartpyants, 2nd Story reading series curator Megan Stielstra, Chicagoist editor and Time Out critic Margaret Lyons, How Far is the Ocean from Here author Amy Shearn, plus comedy from Lincoln Lodge regular Cameron Esposito and short films (with a feminine bent) by Steve Delahoyde. Hosted by local blogger Claire Zulkey. $5 suggested donation with proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. 21+
A Throw of Dice @ Pritzker Pavilion
The Grant Park Music Festival presents the U.S. premiere of the 1929 Indian silent film, A Throw of Dice, with original musical arrangement by Asian DJ/multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney and led by guest conductor Stephen Hussey, tonight at 9pm in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Free.
Story in Graphics Night @ Book Cellar
Tonight's Story in Graphics Night features graphic novelists Josh Elder, Chris Burnham, Tim Broderick and Jeffrey Brown. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
