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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
Wednesday, August 31 2011
David Ansell @ Chicago Public Library, Roosevelt
Tonight David Ansell reads from County: Life, Death and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital at the Roosevelt branch of the Chicago Public Library. Ansell is a Chicago based physician and health activist who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Rush University Medical Center and was part of a Chicago-based effort that provided medical relief after the Haiti earthquake. The Chicago Tribune says "...the many ways in which poor patients were mistreated and devalued on its premises are the true subject of this book - a valuable addition to the historical record of Cook County and its problem-ridden health care system. Ansell takes readers behind the scenes for a look at deplorable conditions." Chicago Public Library, Roosevelt branch, 1101 W. Taylor, 6pm.
Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion @ Old Town School of Folk Music
As part of their regular World Music Wednesdays series of concerts The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a concert by Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion, who are kicking off their record release tour this evening. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. The concert starts tonight at 8:30pm. The concert happens in the school's performance hall on Lincoln Avenue (4544 N. Lincoln). For full details and to make reservations please call the box office at (773) 728-6000.
Josh & The Empty Pockets @ Lincoln Hall
Josh & The Empty Pockets headline a show at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with Band Called Catch, Briar Rabbit and Snow 'n Charm. Read our preview of the show in Transmission. Tickets are $8 in advance or at the door. Doors open at 8pm. 18+
