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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Wednesday, March 02 2005
CTA Brown Line Closure Public Meeting
CTA Chairman Carole Brown and President Frank Kruesi will meet with North Side residents and business owners tonight to discuss the pending Brown Line station closures. The meeting will take place at the Lane Tech High School Auditorium, 2501 W. Addison, at 7pm. Also on hand will be Aldermen Gene Schulter (47th Ward) Tom Tunney (44th), Dick Mell (33rd), Vi Daley (43rd) and Ted Matlak (32nd); the Ravenswood Community Council; the Greater Rockwell Organization; the Ravenswood Industrial Council, the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce; and the Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. More info here.
Elliott Smith Tribute @ Tonic Room
PAPERTREE LIVE MARCH 2, TONIC ROOM
Paper Tree will give a rare live performance on Wednesday, March 2 at the Tonic Room (2447 N Halsted St) in Chicago. The band will be playing selections from Elliot Smith's catalogue. Paper Tree will take the stage at 10:00. Never a cover; 2447 N. Halsted (773.248.8400).
Subsystence Radio
Playing a mixture of classic electronic music and more contemporary material, Subsystence Radio is focused on promoting a fusion of styles. Join us every other Wednesday night from 9:30-11 PM for a selection of music that moves us. Broadcasting live from 89.3 FM WNUR, the show features rotating DJ sets from Chicago's very own Ken and Karl Meier. You can also tune in online at WNUR.org.
