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
Thursday, September 18
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, November 01 2008
Peter H. Fogtdal @ Chinaski's
Danish writer Peter H. Fogtdal reads from his new book, The Tsar's Dwarf, at Chinaski's, 1935 N. Damen, tonight at 7:30pm. Well-known in Denmark with 12 books in print, this is Fogtdal's first novel translated into English. Free, 21+.
World Kitchen: Terrific Tamales @ Gallery 37
Today's class (11am-1pm) will get you making this Mexican delicacy in no time. "Terrific Tamales" is offered as part of the World Kitchen learning series offered by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and will be held at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Admission is $30 and preregistration is required. Please wear non-skid shoes and bring your apron!
Planet Earth New Wave Masquerade Ball @ Subterranean
DJ Dave Roberts and Kristine return to Subterranean for Planet Earth, an evening of New Wave dance music. In honor of the season, tonight's Planet Earth is a New Wave Masquerade Ball, so come dressed up in your finest masquerade get-up. Music, dance, tables of merch for sale from Laurie's Planet of Sound, a celebration of DJ Dave's birthday at midnight, and an appearance by the "Prince Charming" dancers! Planet Earth goes from 10 PM to 3 AM, it's a 21+ show, and tickets are only $8 in advance ($12 at the door). Tickets are currently available at the Subterranean Website. Subterranean: 2011 W. North.
NaNoWriMo Kickoff Write-In @ Open Books
Start your month of novel writing off right. Come to Open Books for their Mega-Friendly and Amazingly Mnemonic Kickoff Write-In and Baked Good Brunch Event from 11am-1pm today. Meet other local participants and get started writing today. Free at 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 305. Email info[at]open-books[dot]org for more information.
Cooper-Moore @ Velvet Lounge
Cooper-Moore is a musician that defines enigmatic. A virtuoso pianist, he often eschews the ivory keys to play a number of homemade instruments. Tonight, he will be appearing at the Velvet Lounge as part of a national tour that will take him from the east coast, to Oregon, to Mexico, and back. Bringing with him an arsenal of instruments, you can expect a tour de force of music, a unique brand of ecstatic music that combines elements of gospel, folk, jazz, gospel, and blues. A solo Cooper-Moore tour is such a unique occasion that New York based label AUM Fidelity has released a limited edition collection of his solo recordings that you can pick up at the show. Cooper-Moore plays the Velvet Lounge, 67 E Cermak Rd, $15, 9:30pm. Call 312-791-9050 for tickets and more information.
Zines: The Art of Intervention
Part the MCA's Saturday Short series, Zines: The Art of Intervention explores intersections between art and language in this self publishing-oriented workshop. With the guidance of artist Anne Elizabeth Moore, participants create, publish, and distribute their own small books based on the structure of Jenny Holzer's work. 1-4pm. 220 E. Chicago, tickets $45, $40 for members- for more information call 312-397-4010. Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off the price of the class!
Green City @ Nature Museum
Starting Saturday, November 1, Green City Market moves from their warm-weather Lincoln Park spot to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. They continue every Wednesday and Saturday in November and December from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year, Green City will continue through the winter, from January through April on the first and third Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Bus: 151 Sheridan, 156 LaSalle (weekdays only), 76 Diversey.
