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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Monday, October 7

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RUI: Reading Under the Influence

This month's installment of Reading Under the Influence takes its inspiration from el Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Guest Brian Torney will read along with RUI regulars Julia Borcherts, Rob Duffer, Carly Huegelmann and Amanda Snyder, with a special welcome with regular-to-be Jesse Jordan. As if the great readings weren't incentive enough, there will also be free candy! Candy! 7-10pm at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield. $3 donation gets you in. Email thehotreadings[at]hotmail[dot]com for more information.

Meg Tilly @ Women & Children First

Meg Tilly...yes, that Meg Tilly...stops by Women & Children First to read from her new novel Gemma. The book is described as a "compelling, yet disturbing tale of child abduction and sexual abuse." Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more informaton.

Aztec Influence @ Newberry Library

Encarnacion Teruel discusses Aztec art and thought and its influence on contemporary artists in this lecture presented by the Wednesday Club. A light reception begins at 5:30 PM. $6 to $9, 60 W Walton. For more information, visit the website.

La Pena: Son del Viento @ Old Town School

To close the Old Town School's free fall Latin folk music and dance showcase, La Pena presents an evening of Mexican acoustic Son Jarocho music and zapateo dance. 8:30 PM, 4544 N Lincoln. For more information, call 773-728-6000 or visit the website.

Defining the Urban Neighborhood in the 21st Century @ Archicenter

A panel of North Lawndale residents, architects, and city planners discuss strategies to "challenge the familiar trends of development and gentrification." 6 PM. Free, 224 S Michigan. For more information, visit the website.

 

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