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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
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BY DAY
Monday, March 07 2011
Nasty, Brutish and Short @ Links Hall
Tonight, Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave., presents "Nasty, Brutish and Short," a "puppetry slam" designed for performers to showcase their new works for the first time in front of an audience. Puppeteers include The Noah Ginex Puppet Company and Jessica Simon's The Talleys. Show time is at 7:30; tickets, $5 students and seniors/$8 general admission. For more information, contact 773-281-0824.
Bill MacKay's Darts & Arrows @ Ratchet
Bill MacKay's Darts and Arrows play at this week's Ratchet jazz series at the Skylark in Pilsen. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. 2149 S. Halsted St. 10pm. 21+
KlezmaFour @ Uncommon Ground Devon
Poland's KlezmaFour make their US debut at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave., tonight at 8pm. More info here. $5-7 suggested donation.
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show runs March 5-13 at Navy Pier. Check out landscaping displays and tabletop arrangements, learn about new products and techniques, and enjoy a bit of greenery in still-dreary March. Hours are 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sunday. Tickets are $15 weekdays, $17 weekends for adults, $5 for kids all the time. Monday through Thursday, there's a $13 after work special from 4 to 8pm.
