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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
Saturday, October 11
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BY DAY
Friday, May 28 2010
2nd Story @ Strawdog Theater
Tonight 2nd Story will be at Strawdog Theater. 2nd Story is a hybrid performance event combining storytelling, wine, and music that is produced by the Serendipity Theater Collective. It's got the polished, dynamic feel of a theatrical event in a relaxed atmosphere. Megan Stielstra, Director of Story Development, sums up their M.O. as "the best stories I've ever heard come from hanging out with friends over a good bottle of wine. That's when people really start talking, really get to the meat of their experiences - the wild beauty of it all, the destruction and the hope. That's the feeling we're going for: the intimacy of my own living room and the crazy secrets that have been told there." Friday's theme is Body Movin'. Featured readers are Nick Kawahara, Johanna Stein, Jen Shin and Byron Flitsch. Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 10:30pm, stories at 11pm.
Asi Esta La Cosa @ Marwen Gallery
Gonzalo Reyes curates Asi Esta La Cosa, featuring work from emerging artists from Mexico City and Chicago, tonight from 5pm to 9pm on the second floor of Marwen Gallery, 833 North Orleans St. The exhibition includes work by Sara Condo, Alex Herrera, Danny Gallegos, Olivia Leyva, Christian Castañeda, Ricardo Velmor, and Luis Felipe Rojas.
The Wizard of Oz @ CSO
Tonight, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (220 South Michigan Avenue) performs the entire score of The Wizard of Oz over the film and to the original vocals. The concert starts at 8pm, and tickets range from $33 to $80.
Sebastian Vallejo @ Lloyd Dobler Gallery
Come out tonight to Lloyd Dobler Gallery, 1545 W. Division, Second Floor at 6pm to view Sebestian Vallejo's Lux: New Work. In this exhibition, Sebestian enveils a classier version of the 1980s through fabric application, day-glo paint and copious amounts of opportunely placed glitter.
Urban Decay/Urban Renewal
CCLaP hosts a reading of pieces centered on the theme of "Urban Decay/Urban Renewal" tonight at the Op Shop, 1530 E. 53rd St., at 8pm. Readers include Sally Weigel, Ben Tanzer, Mark Brand, Jason Fisk and Katherine Hodges. Free.
2010 Platypus International Convention
Leftist publication Platypus holds their second annual convention at The University of Chicago and School of the Art Institute of Chicago today through May 30. You can find out more about registering, submitting proposals and more at their website. Today is free and open to the public.
Office Romance Fundraiser & Auction @ The Library
This party/fundraiser for threewalls will feature performances by Dog & Pony Theater Co., Naked Girls Reading, Chances Dances and much more! Live and silent auction artworks by a huge list of local emerging and established artists (who are really, really good). The VIP hour is from 7:30-8:30pm with general admission after that 'till midnight. The Library is located at 190 S LaSalle. Click here for details.
Brent Puls @ The Hideout
Brent Puls steps out solo tonight at The Hideout. More in Transmission. Also appearing tonight are Coupleskate and Machine Shop. Tickets are $7. 1354 W. Wabansia. 10pm.
