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Gapers Block, 11 Others Receive Community News Matters Grants

Gapers Block is one of 12 recipients of Community News Matters grants from the Chicago Community Trust and Knight Foundation. We're receiving $35,000 to expand our original local reporting, with a priority on stories about underserved communities and issues that affect them. More details in A/C.

Beware of Falling Ice

It will smash into your house, and you will be confused.

The Politics of Altgeld

After Daley equated a new school for Altgeld Gardens to a gang victory, funding a new charter school in the area may be the best way out of a sticky political situation; big emphasis on "political."

Old School Tree

For the first time in decades the Christmas tree in Daley plaza will be a single spruce. This year's was found in the wilds of Palos Heights.

Here's Hoping You're Not One of the Few

If you owe the state $1,000 or more in unpaid taxes, you'll find yourself on this list.

Wave Your Craft Geek Flag High

Or just throw it on the couch. With pillows like these from local crafter Beth Cummings of Diffraction Fiber, you can lie on your city pride. These pillows are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles so they're extra great. So are some of these other ones she'll be selling at the DIY Trunk Show on November 21st.

Last Stop, Illinois

Sufjan Stevens' Illinois may have reached the top spot on Paste Magazine's list of the decade's best albums, but it also marked the end of his planned 50-state project, which he now says he may have taken "too seriously." Incidentally, Chicago's own Wilco snagged second place on the official list and #1 among readers with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

Vote GB for Best of Chicago

Voting for NewCity's Best of Chicago survey closes at midnight -- and Gapers Block is up for "best local general-interest blog." Help us vote it up.

Seeking an Endorsement From "The Moose Lady"

Apparently, Republican Senate hopeful Rep. Mark Kirk is wooing an endorsement from former Gov. Sarah Palin. Crain's Greg Hinz thinks this is "awfully dumb." And, it seems, Kirk's Democratic challenger, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias couldn't agree more.

Second Oldest LGBT Film Festival Kicks Off

Reeling's 28th annual Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival starts Thursday Nov. 5. Check out some of this year's highlights in A/C.

Still Not for Tourists in 2010

The 2010 edition of the Not For Tourists guide to Chicago is out, but you can download PDFs of the various sections for $1.50 each.

Hungry?

Check out this website devoted to pictures of Chicago-style food. It won't help your situation, but it sure is beautiful.

Which Came First, the Sum or the Formula?

Is mathematics ultimately invented or discovered? And for that matter, does that make God the ultimate mathematician? Tonight at 5pm, Dr. Mario Livio will lead a free lecture at Columbia College exploring a question that's plagued mathematicians, scientists and philosophers for centuries, based on his new book, Is God a Mathematician?

Celebrate Designing Obama Tonight

The book Designing Obama overshot its Kickstarter funding goal of $65,000 by more than $15,000 -- and the Post Family is celebrating with a launch party tonight at 7pm.

Wilco's Loft Space

Ever wonder what Wilco's practice loft looks like? LoftLife Magazine gives you a peek. [via]

Slowdown

Saturday 11/07

Pumpkins and Squashes @ Kendall College

DIFFA Table Hop & Taste @ Merchandise Mart

Chicago Fire Semifinal Match @ Toyota Park

Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School

Eccentric Soul Revue @ Lincoln Hall

The Incredible Journey That is Consciousness @ Golden Age

Half Acre Chilli Cookoff @ The Arts of Life Studio

Daria Martin and Anne Collod in Conversation @ MCA

Howard Zinn @ UCHICAGO

Muppet History @ Film Center

Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer @ Bailey Auditorium

SOFA @ Navy Pier

Sunday 11/08

New Belgium Experimental Dinner @ Lush

Artists Run Chicago Digest Release Party @ Hyde Park Art Center

Muppets double feature @ Film Center

"Wine and Time" Lecture/Tasting @ threewalls

SOFA @ Navy Pier

Monday 11/09

Hollows Record Release with White Mystery @ Empty Bottle

Gapers Block Book Club Meeting & Author Event

The Muppets Take Manhattan @ Film Center

Tuesday 11/10

Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book @ Ina's

Society of Midland Authors: Burnham's Plan of Chicago

Jorge Pardo @ AIC

Haptic and Lisa Slodki @ MCA

Guerrilla Girls Lecture: Feminist Masked Avengers @ MCA

Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House

Wednesday 11/11

Jaume Plensa @ AIC

Stephen Bayley @ SAIC

White Rabbits @ Schubas- SOLD OUT

Viento de Los Andes and Folklore ballet Pachacamac @ The Old Town School of Folk Music

Thursday 11/12

War and Peace @ Th!nkArt Salon

Women Helping Women: Shopping & Cocktails

Devo @ The Vic

Peter Bjorn & John @ Metro

Tyler Florence @ Whole Foods

Friday 11/13

Innervation Dance Cooperative @ Links Hall

Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School

Tipping Observation @ Mars Gallery

Devo @ The Vic

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