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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 2008
Flat Is Beautiful/Jean Genet in Chicago
After a summer of action-packed, special effect-laden blockbusters at the movies, fall seems like a good time to check out short experimental film. The Gene Siskel Film Center screens Sadie Benning's "Flat Is Beautiful" (1998, 50m) and Frédéric Moffet's "Genet in Chicago" (2006, 26m) as part of its "Abject Expressionism: A Brief Survey" series. Moffet will be present at the 7:45 screening to speak with the audience. Tickets are $9 general admission, $7 student, $4 SAIC students and faculty, and $5 Film Center Members. Gene Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State St. (312) 846-2600.
Balkano @ Uncommon Ground
As part of Chicago's 10th Annual week long World Music Festival, HotHouse presents Balkano at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. The balkan-infused jazz and klezmer ensemble mixes old-world melodies, new-world sensibilities and original compositions. Influences include the Bulgarian wedding music of Yuri Yunakov, the klezmer of Naftule Brandwein and the Klezmatics, the cool jazz of Miles Davis and the Turkish clarinet of Selim Sessler. Reservations are recommended for guaranteed seating and while the all-ages show is free, a $10 donation is suggested. Call (773) 465-9801 for details.
Dressy Bessy @ Bottom Lounge
The Denver-based quartet Dressy Bessy serves up sugary pop alongside Le Concorde, The Coast and Chicago's own Tiny Speakers at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 21+
Analog Pop @ Rodan
Rolan Vega and Adam Killing host 80s, electronica, psych and no wave at Rodan, 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave. Enjoy $2 PBR and $3 Lychee Royales from 10 pm until 1:30 am. FREE. 21+
