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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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BY DAY
Thursday, January 29 2009
John Sparagana @ Museum of Contemporary Photography
John Sparagana signs copies of his latest book Sleeping Beauty: A One-Artist Dictionary, a collaboration with critic Mieke Bal, published by University of Chicago Press, tonight from 5-7pm at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information call 312-663-5554.
The Virgins @ Schubas
New-to-the-scene pop band The Virgins play at Schubas tonight following the success and remix of their single "Rich Girls." Guaranteed dancing. Songstress Anya Marina and Lissy Trullie open. 3159 N. Southport. Show starts at 9pm. 18 & up. Tickets are $10. UPDATE: SOLD OUT.
Christa Donner Artist Talk
threewalls gallery (119 N. Peoria #2d) hosts a talk with artist Christa Donner, whose Re:Production show is currently on exhibit. The event starts at 6pm. Free.
World Kitchen Learning Series: Go with the Grains
If you want some guidance with making rice and other healthy grains, register for the "Go with the Grains" cooking class, which will be held tonight from 6-8:30pm at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. This class is offered through the City of Chicago's World Kitchen learning series. Admission is $30 and pre-registration is required.
Mehmet Murat Somer @ Centuries & Sleuths
Mystery author Mehmet Murat Somer will be atCenturies & Sleuths in Forest Park tonight to read from the first book in his mystery series, The Kiss Murder. The series has already become popular in Somer's native Turkey and this is his first US publication. Free at 7pm at 7419 W. Madison in Forest Park. Call 708-771-7243 for more information.
Kyle Beachy Book Release @ Book Cellar
Kyle Beachy comes to the Book Cellar to celebrate the release of his debut novel The Slide. Come hear him read from and discuss his work and take advantage of the chance to ask him any questions about his work that you have. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
Atomic Sketch Event @ Evil Olive
BCD Collaborative hosts another Atomic Sketch Event tonight at Wicker Park's Evil Olive. Showcasing established and emerging artists of various disciplines, the event promises finished works for sale at prices set by the artists -- in other words, it's a great place to cop original pieces at affordable prices. In addition to the guest artist's "panel", practicing artists and illustrators are encouraged to drop-in with their own materials, make some art and hang their work on the wall too. 6-10pm. 1551 W. Division St.
