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
Friday, April 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, April 24 2006
Sebastian Junger @ Harold Washington Library
Author of The Perfect Storm Sebastian Junger stop by the Harold Washington Library to discuss and sign his latest book, A Death in Belmont. The book, which focuses a disturbing murder in Belmont, MA that exactly fits the murders of the Boston Strangler, is described as "a powerful narrative [that] chronicles how the lives of three individuals collide - and are destroyed in the suburb of Belmont and reveals painful truths about race and justice in America." Free at 6pm in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4050 for more information.
Xprovisation @ Cultural Center
The Chicago Improv Festival presents an evening of multidisplinary improvisation, "Singularities," starting at 7 PM tonight in Preston Bradley Hall. Free, 78 E Washington Street. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Canasta April residency at Schubas
Pop sextet Canasta holds this month's Practice Space residency at Schubas. Check out their lush, enthralling pop music and pick up a copy of their excellent full-length debut We Were Set Up. Playing tonight with The Aluminum Group and Moonlight Towers. 8pm, $6.
