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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, September 12
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Sunday, December 12 2010
Too Much Light Anniversary Performances @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists present a celebration of 22 years of performing their long-running late night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind by performing a selection of their best plays this weekend. Current and alumni members will be in the show this weekend, so this will be your chance to see some of the best material that's been written over the years. If you can't make it this weekend, there will be another round of best-of shows December 17-19. Please see the Neo-Futurists' Website for more details. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland at Foster. (773) 275 5255.
Jesus is the Reason @ Museum of Science & Industry
The Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts presents Jesus is the Reason, a dance performance to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. The performance takes place tonight at 5pm at The Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. Tickets are $25; contact 773.846.8180 or 708-206-2551 for reservations.
Punch Brothers @ Lincoln Hall
Join the bluegrass connoisseurs the Punch Brothers as they celebrate their recent Grammy nominations. This is the second of a two-night run at Lincoln Hall this weekend. The Punch Brothers came into being when vocalist/mandolin player Chris Thile's former band, Nickel Creek, announced an indefinite hiatus. The PB's have since released two albums: Punch in 2008 and this year's cirtiically acclaimed Antifogmatic. For more info about the band check out our feature story about Chicago native and Punch Brothers' banjoist Noam Pikelny in Transmission this week. Tonight's show is all ages and tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the door. The Punch Brothers go on at 7pm. Lincoln Hall is at 2424 N Lincoln.
Under Milk Wood @ Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater
Did you miss The Second City founder Bernard Sahlins directing The Misanthrope in October? Don't despair, he's directing again! This time it's a staged reading of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood (the radio play written by Thomas just a month before his death). Presented by Poetry Foundation at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater (2433 N. Lincoln), there will be two performances: tonight and tomorrow night, both at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students) and can be purchased here.
Indie Lit Roadshow - Chicago @ The Green Lantern Gallery/The Paper Cave
You don't know about the Indie Lit Roadshow? Well, read up! The best indie lit comes together all over the nation this weekend, and the Chicago roadshow is today at The Green Lantern Gallery (2542 W. Chicago) from 10am to 10pm. Come on over to experience the best Midwest indie lit, random performances, AND a papier-mâché cave.
Now THAT is Christmas! @ Heaven Gallery
Vintage Heaven at Heaven Gallery continues its once-a-month collective vintage sales with this holiday-themed celebration featuring carefully curated pieces from local sellers such as Jenstyle Chic Vintage, Venus Meets Vintage, and Lovestory Vintage. The sale starts at noon and ends at 6 pm. Heaven Gallery is located at 1550 N Milwaukee, 2nd floor.
