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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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Wednesday, March 18 2009
Science Conversations: Nicholas Negroponte- CANCELED
One Laptop Per Child founder Nicholas Negroponte gives a talk on "One Laptop and Beyond: Technology and the Global Future" tonight from 6:30 to 8pm in the Art Institute's Fullerton Auditorium, 111 S. Michigan Ave., as part of Science Chicago. Admission is free, but RSVP is requested; call 773-947-3150 or email rsvp@sciencechicago.com. More info here.
All's Fair in Oil and Water: Conflicts, Compromises, and Compacts
The Illinois Humanities Council presents a panel discussion about conflicts over natural resources. The event takes place from 6-8pm at the International House at the University of Chicago (1414 E 59th St). The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP online, by e-mail at events@prairie.org, or by phoning (312) 422-5580.
Cut Copy w/ Matt & Kim @ Vic
The Vic Theatre presents electropoppy Cut Copy and equally poppy though less electro Brooklyn duo Matt & Kim at 8pm. 3145 N Sheffield Ave, 773-472-0449. 21 plus. Tickets here.
Soup and Bread @ The Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for the Greater Chicago Food Depository where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5-8pm.
