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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Monday, May 15 2006
Julia Cameron @ Transitions
Julia Cameron, author of the bestselling book The Artists' Way, is appearing tonight at Transitions Bookplace to talk about her new memoir, Floor Sample. This free event begins at 7pm. Transitions Bookplace is located at 1000 W. North Ave. in Chicago. Call 312-951-READ or visit the website for more information.
Downtown Sound Gallery @ Storefront Theater
Curated by Umbrella Music, this music series showcases improvisation-based jazz and new material, and mixes emerging talents with established musicians. Tonight's performance features trombonist Steve Swell. 7 PM. Free, but tickets are required: call 312-742-8497. Gallery 37, 66 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-742-6630 or visit the website.
The Invention of Clemency @ Cultural Center
Chicago’s CandleOpera celebrates Mozart’s 250th birthday with this free performance of an abridged version of the celebrated opera at 7 PM. In the Claudia Cassidy Theater. 78 E Washington St. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Demented Southern Short Stories @ Quimby's
Jason Ockert reads from his debut collection of "demented southern short stories", Rabbit Punches, at Quimby's at 7pm. Writer extraordinaire, George Saunders, said, "Rabbit Punches marks the debut of an exciting new American talent." Ockert's work has appeared in McSweeney's, Oyster Boy Review and Black Warrior Review. Quimby's is located at 1854 W. North Ave., Chicago. Call (773) 342-0910 for more information.
