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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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Chicago Sports Fest @ McCormick Place

This all-ages sports festival includes both tournaments and interactive zones. Pre-registered teams compete in basketball, soccer, volleyball and table tennis tournaments. Interactive activities include wall climbing, football, golf, skateboarding, badminton, boxing, tumbling, fencing, etc. Registration is not required for any of the Interactive Zones, and admission to them is free. Sanctioned tournaments require pre-registration and there is a fee for Volleyball. CSF takes place from 10am-4pm on December 27 & 28, 2009 at McCormick Place in Halls A & B (2301 S. Martin Luther King (LSD) Drive). This event is great for kids. Click here for more information.

Award Season Contenders @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of 2009 films that are potential award winners in the new year. Today there are two films screening: the Coen Brothers' A Serious Man at 3pm; and Jane Campion's Bright Star at 5pm. Discount tickets are available if you wish to see both features. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

 

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