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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
Thursday, April 18
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Sunday, November 02 2014
Closing Reception: Soul Kitchen @ Kitchen Space
Kitchen Space, the alternative art space located in Logan Square, is hosting a closing reception for Karolina Gnatowski's show "Soul Kitchen". Starting at 9am today and ending at noon, Kitchen Space invites viewers for morning beers, fantastic fiber art and a silent wind chime. Kitchen Space is located at 2716 N. Monticello Ave., #1F. Free.
Jeremy Scahill @ Loyola Crown Hall
Investigative journalist and war reporter Jeremy Scahill talks about "dirty wars" and ongoing international conflicts at a coffee and book-signing event sponsored by Chicago Area Peace Action today at Loyola University Crown Center Auditorium, 1001-25 W. Loyola Ave., from noon to 2pm. $10 suggested donation; free for students and CAPA members.
Central Manufacturing District Walking Tour
Join Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois on a walking tour of the Central Manufacturing District from 1pm-3pm this afternoon. The Central Manufacturing District was founded in 1902 by F. H. Prince and A.G. Leonard, making it one of the -- if not the first -- full service industrial real estate developments in the United States. It remained in operation as late as the 1980s. Get $5 tickets and the full details on Facebook.
Top Hats & Tales @ Green Mill
Story Club hosts Top Hats & Tales, a benefit for its new Story Club Magazine, today from 1 to 5pm at the Green Mill, 4801 N. Broadway. The festivities include live music from The Morphtet, food, a raffle and "story jazz" featuring Kelsie Huff, Lily Be, Don Hall, and Megan Stielstra. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. 21+
Illinois BBQ Alliance's Autumn Smoke @ Joe's Bar
Autumn Smoke brings together BBQ enthusiasts, hardcore lovers, wannabes and people who just love food this afternoon (2-6pm) at Joe's Bar (940 W. Weed St.). Food from Bub City, Barn and Company, and Honky Tonk are on the menu, along with fine raffle prizes, live music and a panel discussion hosted by ABC 7's Steve Dolinsky; event is also a benefit for Stand Up For Kids, which provides support for homeless children. Tickets $35.
Nik Wallenda Tightrope Walk
Nik Wallenda will walk a tightrope from the west tower of Marina City, 300 N. State St., to the Leo Burnett Building, over the Chicago River, at 6pm tonight. He'll then walk a tightrope between the two Marina City towers while blindfolded. Watch it in person, online or on Discovery Channel.
