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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
Wednesday, October 29
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, May 03 2012
Story Club @ Uncommon Ground on Clark
I's time for another installment of Story Club - this month's theme is "moving." Tonight's lineup includes 4 open mic slots and 3 featured readers: Essay Fiesta producer Keith Ecker, essayist Jen Companick, and actor Andrew Marikis. Open mic signup begins at 8, show begins at 8:15 at Uncommon Ground (3800 N. Clark). For more information visit Uncommon Ground or Story Club. This event is free, and reservations are strongly recommended to guarantee seating.
Songwriting Workshop @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a songwriting workshop headed by Adrianne Gonzalez and Natalia Zukerman, co-creators of the art is song music & painting project. The workshop happens in the school's new building at 4545 North Lincoln Avenue, runs from 7pm to 9pm, and costs $20. Full details at the Old Town School's Website, or call the school at (773) 728-6000.
Plant Your Own Urban Prairie
Got a green thumb, or wish yours was a bit greener? The American Indian Center of Chicago is hosting the Prairie Keepers Urban and Backyard Prairie series of free workshops. Tonight's event will cover budgeting, tools, and how to design your garden. The workshop will include a tour of the AIC's prairie garden, and the different ways space is utilized with the garden's design. The workshop will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center (1630 W. Wilson Ave.). For more info, contact Eli Suzukovich III or Jannan Cotto (773-275-5871 or copperserpent@live.com).
Spiritualized @Metro
Spiritualized plays a show at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $27 at the door. 18+
Morbid Curiosity Poetry Winners @ Chicago Cultural Center
The "Morbid Curiosity" exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center runs through July 8 and features 14,000 square feet of artwork exploring the universality of death in different cultures. Check it out tonight to hear the history of Chicago's Bangs sisters, 19th Century seance hostesses extraordinaire. The evening will include a live seance and readings from the winners of the Chicago Publishes Morbid Curiosity Poetry Contest. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 7pm.
