Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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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Wednesday, December 23 2015
Winter Solstice Concert @ Constellation
Percussionists Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang celebrate their 25th anniversary of their Winter Solstice concerts with a three-day run of 6am shows (yes, 6 in the morning) Dec. 21-23 at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 5:30am.
Stagestruck City @ Newberry Library
The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., hosts Stagestruck City, an exhibit illustrating the “little theatre” movement beginning in the 19th century though posters, programs, scripts, letters, and photographs. Learn about Chicago’s theater history for free during normal hours, 8:15am to 7:30pm!
Wednesday Poemtime
The Poetry Foundation, 61 W. Superior St., hosts Wednesday Poemtime at 10am open to children ages 2 to 5 for a free storytime event to introduce them to poetry through interactive readings and crafts.
Solstice Orchestra @ Constellation
Percussionists Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang close out their 25th anniversary Winter Solstice Concert series at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., with a performance of the Solstice Orchestra, featuring Tatsu Aoki, Tsukasa Taiko and more. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 18+
