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
Monday, April 29
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, March 13 2005
Stories on Stage @ MCA
Chicago Public Radio continues its live reading series Stories on Stage with a program titled "It's All Relative". The program features stories by Lynn Freed, Andre Dubus and Elizabeth McKenzie. Stories on Stage happens today at 3:00 PM at the theater of the Museum of Contemporary Art. See the Chicago Public Radio site for full details. Museum of Contemporary Art: 220 E. Chicago. (312) 280-2660.
South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
Considered the largest community St. Patrick's Day parade outside of Dublin, the 27th Annual South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade begins today at Noon. The parade route stretches up Western Avenue from 103rd to 115th Streets, but get there early as up to 300,000 spectators are expected to turn out for this annual event. Visit the official website for more information.
Last Day for Gerber/Hart Library Sale
Gerber/Hart Library, at 1127 W. Granville Ave., is having their first book sale of the year. The sale promises to offer thousands of LBGT related titles as well as ones of general interest, all at awesome prices. Call 773-381-8030 or e-mail info[at]gerberhart.org for more information. The final day's hours are 12pm-4pm.
