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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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Thursday, November 18 2010
Architecture Lecture Series @ Instituto Cervantes
As part of their "Restoring, Regenerating, Rethinking" series, Instituto Cervantes will be hosting the first of three architecture lectures tonight at the Institute's Auditorium (31 W. Ohio St). Through the eyes of renowned Spanish architects, the series explores how the urban landscape of Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao has changed dramatically--restoring historic areas, regenerating public spaces and rethinking their futures. Tonight's presentation entitled, "Bilbao's Strategic Evolution: From the Industrial to the Post-Industrial City" will be presented by Ibon Areso in Spanish with simultaneous English translation. The event is free to the public and starts at 6pm.
World Kitchen: Cut to Perfection @ Gallery 37
Knife skills are the hallmark of a good chef--join the fold! Learn more tonight at 6pm through the World Kitchen Learning Series, held at Gallery 37 (@ 66 E Randolph). Admission $30; advance registration required.
The Universe in Miniature in Miniature Release Party @ The Hideout
Patrick Somerville's latest, The Universe in Miniature in Miniature, is out now from featherproof Books. And to celebrate, featherproof is hosting a release party at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) tonight from 8 to 11:30pm. Entrance is free, and if you come dressed as your favorite alien, the first 15 aliens will receive a copy of the book! Other fun stuff: featherproof authors Benjamin Nugent and Hannah Pittard will put in an appearance, along with DJ Fabulette. There will also be an alien costume contest, judged by a surprise guest.
Garbage World 4: Garbage Fest
Today through Saturday, Chicago based musicians, visual and performance artists of all ages and variations will present their work for the 4th annual Pilsen extravaganza. Budding young artist Katie Literall will stage her solo debut and Matthew Barny approved Yale alumna Heather Marie Vernon is directing an original performance specifically for Garbage Fest. Alexandra Subak and her Laboratory Dancers are sure to entreat along with body sculpture work from Joseph Ravens and a sound installation from Jeff Kolar is surely not to be missed. Line-up, times, and more information on the 20+ artists featured found here. Garbage World 4 is located at 2106 S. Kedzie. $5 Donation requested.
Roger Ebert signing @ Old Orchard Shopping Center
Film critic Roger Ebert will be signing all of his books tonight at 7pm at the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie. The event is free and open to the public.
Wines for Turkey @ Cellar Rat
Find the perfect wine for your Thanksgiving dinner at the Cellar Rat this evening. From 4-8pm, the shop'll be pouring samples of eight turkey-friendly wines, ranging from classic pairings like pinot noir and gewurtztraminer to less traditional selections. Cellar Rat is located at 1811 W. North Ave.
