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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
Friday, April 26
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BY DAY
Monday, December 14 2009
Amanda Ross-Ho @ SAIC
Formerly of Chicago, now of Los Angeles artist Amanda Ross-Ho continues to explore the concept of workspace as art, making her talk introducing the Studio Chicago project particularly appropriate. Sullivan Galleries, SAIC, 33 S State St, 7th Fl. For more information, call (312) 629-6635 or go here. Free!
Daniel Burnham Documentary @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City, an hour-long documentary on the career of the architect whose "Plan For Chicago" was a model for urban design of the 20th century. The film screens this evening at 6pm. The director, Judith Paine McBrien, will be present for audience discussion. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
The Yolks, Tyler Jon Tyler, Sleepovers Free Monday @ The Empty Bottle
Good, free, and all-local garage rock show tonight at The Empty Bottle. The Yolks headline, I believe, and Tyler Jon Tyler and Sleepovers open. The show starts at 9:30pm. 21+. The Empty Bottle is located at 1035 N. Western.
101 Lecture Show: Jay Ryan & Paul Hornschemeier
Homeroom and You, Me,Them, Everybody co-host the 101 Lecture Show at Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont Ave., tonight at 9pm. This month's guests are screenprinter Jay Ryan and graphic novelist Paul Hornschemeier. They'll each deliver a short lecture and be interviewed, and will sign copies of their latest books. $5 suggested donation; 21+.
Monday City Council Committee Meetings
At City Hall today, the Committees on Budget, Transportation, Economic Development, and Housing will be meeting. Their agendas are here. Meetings begin at 9:30a.m. The location of the meetings will be posted at City Hall.
