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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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Sunday, October 18 2009
Astro Boy @ Chicago International Film Festival
As a part of this year's Chicago International Film Festival, there will be a special pre-screening of the US/Japanese effort Astro Boy. An update from the 60's Japanese kid show, Astro Boy features the young robotic superhero fighting crime and finding acceptance amongst his human counterparts.
The screening takes place at AMC River East and starts at 4pm. Tickets are $15. More information can be found on the Chicago International Film Festival page about the event.
Historic Pullman's 1st Annual Art Crawl
This art fair features residents of the Historic Pullman District presenting their sculpture, poetry, pen & ink, film, photography, installations, exhibits, found art, music and much, much more. 1-5 pm, 112th St. & Champlain. For more information call (773) 209-6911.
James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner
Support the organization that supports American culinary excellence at this benefit dinner at The Publican (837 W. Fulton Market), where chefs from Blackbird, avec, The Publican, and Pamela Fitzpatrick of Fox & Obel will join forces to present a five-course dinner with Champagne, wine and beer. The event costs $125 (including tax and tip), and reservations must be made in advance. Call (312) 733-9555 to reserve your place.
Bucktown Apple Pie Contest @ Holstein Park Fieldhouse
You like apple pie? Then get your shoes and eating pants on and head over to the Holstein Park fieldhouse (2200 N. Oakley) today for the Bucktown Apple Pie Contest. A pie judging contest, food and entertainment await you. Event runs 2-5pm. Admission is free.
David Eagleman @ Book Cellar
Is there an afterlife? Neuroscientist and fiction writer David Eagleman explores the many possibilities that await us in the end in his book, Sum: Forty Tales From the Afterlives. 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave, 2pm. Call (773) 293-2665 or go here for more details. Free.
