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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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Thursday, March 28

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GIS Day

GIS Day is technically Nov. 18, but Cook County is celebrating with an event today instead. Join guest speaker County Clerk David Orr from 9:30am to noon in the County George Dunne Administrative Building, 69 W. Washington St., Lower Level Conference Room, for a discussion and display of GIS applications and maps from the county, a map contest, geography quiz and more. Free.

Write Club @ Hideout

Write Club is back at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 7pm. Ian Belknap hosts as writers take opposing sides and fight for the favor of the audience. Tonight Randall Colburn advocates for "Amend" while Diana Slickman goes for "Repeal," Ali Kelley rocks the "Vote" versus Amy Eaton's "Veto," and Bob Stockfish plays the "Hawk" against Jessica Anne's "Dove." $10 at the door. 21+

Story Club @ Co-Prosperity Sphere

Story Club South Side is back at the Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., tonight with the theme "Superpowers." Featured storytellers include James T. Green, Liz Baudler and Courtney Abbott, and there will be a few open-mic slots too. Andrew Marikis hosts. Open-mic signup starts at 7:30, show starts at 8pm. $10 suggested admission, BYO.

Jeff Buckley tribute @ Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground (3800 N. Clark) hosts a celebration of the February 1994 performance at uncommon Ground by Jeff Buckley by hosting a concert this evening at 8:00pm. Performers scheduled to perform include J.C. Brooks, Rebecca Rego, Liz Chidester, Nino Arobelidze, and others. Full details and advance tickets at the Uncommon Ground site.

 

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