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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, January 20 2009
Songs of Change @ Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents an Inauguration Day special: Songs of Change, a short celebration of the day. Join the Old Town School students and staff for a half hour of music and singing. The general public is invited; bring your instruments or just sing along! The fun begins tonight at 9:30pm at the Old Town School's performance hall at 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue. Songs of Change is free for all.
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington @ Doc Films
Doc Films presents an Inauguration Day special: the Frank Capra classic Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. The film screens tonight at 7pm in the Max Palevsky Cinema in Ida Noyes Hall at The University of Chicago (1212 East 59th Street), and admission is a special 2-for-1 price ($5 for two admissions!).
President Barack Obama: Progressive Pragmatist or Political Dupe?
Journalist Salim Muwakkil will present a lecture titled "President Barack Obama: Progressive Pragmatist or Political Dupe?" tonight as part of the East-West Perspectives lecture series. The event begins with a reception at 6:30pm, followed by the lecture at 7pm in the Fourth Floor Auditorium at East-West University, 816 S. Michigan Ave. Free.
Literary Gangs of Chicago @ MCA
This month the Museum of Contemporary Art welcomes Reconstruction Room to their Literary Gangs of Chicago series. The theme for the show is "So Help Me God" and will focus on oaths, promises, commitments and initiations. Free at 6:30pm, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Email recroom[at]recroomers[dot]com for more information.
Anti Gravity Surprise: "Tell Us What You Think" @ Cultural Center
The public art collaborative Anti Gravity Surprise discusses its new workbook, Tell Us What You Think, which invites participation and collaboration by artists and non-artists alike. Also, members of four local collectives discuss Chicago projects. Free, at 6pm in the 1st floor Garland Room.78 E Washington. For more information, visit the website or call 312-744-6630.
Winter Bike to Work Day @ Daley Plaza
Ride your bicycle to Daley Plaza for free hot cocoa and coffee to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day with Active Transportation Alliance (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation). (Dearborn and Washington) 6:30am to 9am.
