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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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Monday, April 04 2011
Dave Bryant Trio @ Ratchet
Tonight Dave Bryant plays with Devin Hoff (bass) and Marc Riordan (drums). Best known for his decade-long stint with Ornette Coleman's Prime Time band, keyboardist and composer Dave Bryant now teaches and performs in the Boston area. Dave's album "The Eternal Hang," recorded by legendary Steely Dan
engineer Roger ("The Immortal") Nichols, has received rave reviews in major music publications. Ratchet takes place weekly at the Skylark (2149 S. Halsted St.). 10pm. Donations accepted. 21+
Playful Poetry @ Harold Washington Library Center
Heidi Bee Roemer will share poems from some of her children's stories and poems at this interactive program for ages 6 to 9 years old. It starts today at the Harold Washington Library Center (Thomas Hughes Children's Library, 400 S. State St) at 11am, and if you have a group of six or more, you need to make reservations by calling (312) 747-4200.
