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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
Sunday, March 01 2015
Polar Plunge @ North Avenue Beach
The 15th annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Chicago happens today at North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. from 10am to 2pm. A donation of $175 gets you a very chilly bit of participation, but it's free to just watch.
Rest In Peace March @ Rosehill Cemetery
The Rest In Peace March, a #BlackLivesMatter procession in protest of deaths of black people at the hands of police, starts at the Western Avenue entrance to Rosehill Cemetery, 5601 N. Western Ave., 11:30am and heads to the police station at 5400 N. Lincoln Ave. to deliver prayers for peace. Marchers are asked to dress in black; flowers and peace signs are encouraged. RSVP on Facebook.
Slagel Farm-to-Table Dinner @ White Oak Tavern
The new White Oak Tavern, 1200 W. Webster St., hosts a multi-course meal tonight at 6pm with meats from the folks at Slagel Family Farms. Menu TBD; tickets $90 (+$30 for wine pairings). Call 773-248-0200 for reservations.
Ewert and The Two Dragons @ Schubas
The Estonian band Ewert and the Two Dragons will be making a stop at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. The indie folk band's lovely songs hold a surprising epic feeling that is a marvel to behold. This 18+ show starts at 8pm and tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
