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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
Saturday, September 13
Slowdown
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Thursday, December 01 2011
Chicago Review release party
Join writers Nathanael & Joshua Baldwin in welcoming issue 56:2/3 of the Chicago Review. Get your discounted issue at 7 p.m. at the Lillie House, 5801 S. Kenwood Ave. Free.
Chicanas of 18th Street @ Women and Children First
This Thursday, Women and Children First hosts the authors of Chicanas of 18th Street: Narratives of a Movement from Latino Chicago. Author Mary S. Pardo calls it "a fascinating account of Latina activists during the height of the Chicano movement in Chicago. The personal testimonies allow readers to see the dynamics that transform community members into activists." Women and Children First, 5233 N. Clark, Thursday, December 1 at 7:30pm.
Unknown Hinson @ Reggie's
Unknown Hinson, psychobilly musician and voice of Early on Cartoon Network's "Squidbillies," headlines at Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S. State St., tonight. Cochina Y Los Pistoleros, Revers Cowgirl and The Krank Daddies open. Tickets are $20, doors open at 8:30pm. 21+
Side Mullet Nation @Ontourage Night Club
Cameron Esposito's one-woman show, Side Mullet Nation, is running through December 15th at Ontourage Night Club (157 W Ontario). Thursdays, 8 pm, Tickets are $10 each with no drink minimum. 21+. I.D. Required.
Social Entrepreneur Talk @ Acumen Fund
The Acumen Fund hosts "How I Got Here: Chicago's Social Entrepreneurs Tell their Stories, a panel discussion and networking session tonight from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, featuring entrepreneurs from IC Stars, Communiteach, Growing Home, Firebelly Design, Urban Worm Girl and Impact Engine. Open bar. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door; $10 for students.
Louder than a Bomb @ Francis Parker
Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave., screens the documentary Louder than a Bomb tonight at 7pm, followed by an audience discussion with co-director Greg Jacobs. Free. More info here.
The Science of Chocolate @ Callebaut Academy - SOLD OUT
This event is at capacity and can no longer longer accommodate walk-in guests. Look at chocolate in a different way tonight at Callebaut Chocolate Academy, 600 W Chicago, at 6:30pm. Folks from Callebaut will be explaining the origins, processing, use, and health benefits of chocolate. Event is free and sponsored by the Night Lab series.
