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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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Thursday, March 28

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Audible Architecture: Tortoise

Wander over to Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion between 12:15 and 1:30 pm to hear the latest in the musical event collaboration between Pitchfork and the Department of Cultural Affairs. This afternoon The Hideout helps present local instrumental post-rock band Tortoise. Free.

All Around Us: The Dances of Sybil Shearer on Film @ Julius Caesar

Garfield Park's Julius Caesar is hosting this exhibition in collaboration with the Morrison-Shearer Foundation of Northbrook. Five films show dancer Sybil Shearer in rare and never-before-seen sequences, demonstrating her significance as both a contained and unbounded modern dancer. Regular viewing hours are Saturdays from noon to 4pm, and by appointment. For more information call 312-823-9355 or visit the Julius Caesar web site.

Time Out Chicago @ Hot Doug's

Time Out Chicago travels to Hot Doug's today at 1:00 to sample The New Chicago, the winning recipe in their recent hot dog contest. Free copies of TOC's Eating and Drinking Guide to any readers who show up! Hot Doug's: 3324 N. California. (773) 279-9550.

 

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