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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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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, September 10 2009
World Kitchen Learning Series @ Gallery 37
The "On the Cutting Edge" class, part of the city's World Kitchen learning series, will get you friendlier with the knife--in a good way. Class runs 6-8:30pm at the Gallery 37 Center for Arts at 66 East Randolph, admission is $30, and registration is required
The Neo-Futurists present "30 on Thursday"
The Neo-Futurists present "30 on Thursday", a remount of some classic plays from the archives of their 20-year-old show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. These classic plays are being presented as part of a fund-raising drive to help take their recent prime time show Beer to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO. The show starts tonight at 9:30pm. Tickets are $15; $20 tickets are available, and include a post-show beer tasting at the Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark). See the Neo-Futurist Website for details. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Clark (at Foster). (773) 275-5255.
Slow Food Chicago's Tomato Fest Potluck Supper @ Chicago Honey Co-op
Tonight's Tomato Fest Potluck Supper @ Chicago Honey Co-op (3740 W. Fillmore) is another fine opportunity to eat well in a cool setting. Slow Food Chicago sponsors the 5:30pm-8pm event. Goose Island will provide the drinks. You must bring an appetizer or main course (preferably with tomatoes as an ingredient) or dessert. Tickets $10 for Slow Food members and Honey Co-op members; $15 for non-members. Kids free. Tours will be given of the Co-op, so be bee-friendly; wear light-colored clothing and skip the perfume.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Crerar Presbyterian Church
How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Tonight’s workshop takes place from 6:30-8:30pm at the Crerar Presbyterian Church, 8100 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
Grammar @ The Hideout
Local indie band Grammar celebrates their first record release with a show tonight at The Hideout. It's also their first headlining gig, so come on out and show your support and take in those infectious pop hooks. Tickets are $8. 1354 W. Wabansia. 21+
Panera Fall Sampler Day
In celebration of its new fall menu, Panera Bread is offering samples of its Power Breakfast sandwich; BBQ Chopped Chicken salad; Napa Almond Chicken sandwich; and two new brownies, one blonde and one fudge. Tastings are available from 6 am to 9 pm at all Panera locations.
Battle of the DJs @ Ohm
Dozens of Chicago's hottest DJs compete in the second round of preliminary battle tonight at Ohm Nightlife (1958 W. North Ave). Hosted by Chicago start-up RemixGalaxy, the Rockstar-sponsored event promises USB drive giveaways and loads of free energy drinks. Showcase starts at 10PM. 21+
