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, September 12
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, October 15 2007
Apple & Goose Island Dinner @ Hot Chocolate
Slow Food Chicago is hosting an apple-themed, locally-centered autumn dinner at Hot Chocolate at 6:30 pm. Each intriguing course features a specific species of apple (harvested by Seedling Farm), and is paired with a different artisanal beer from Goose Island. Even the dessert--Ida red spiced apple cake, Gala cider ice cream sandwich, salted pecan candy bar--comes with a yummy-sounding "Bourbon Barrel Aged Wheatmiser." $65, call 773-489-1747 for more information and to make reservations.
Ken Follett @ Barnes & Noble
Bestselling writer Ken Follett will be signing his new novel, World Without End, at Barnes and Noble at Old Orchard. Free. 7:30pm. 55 Old Orchard Center in Skokie. Call 847-676-2230 for more information.
Myth of Separation: Politics, Religion, and Secular Space @ Goodman Theater
In conjunction with award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl's ongoing Passion Play, the first forum of the Goodman's new CONTEXT series tackles religion's impact on US politics. Free, but reservations are required: call 312.443.3800. 170 N Dearborn. For more information, visit the website.
Ann Patchett @ Newberry Library
Award-winning author Ann Patchett stops by the Newberry Library to read from and discuss her latest novel, Run. The story follow two boys who are being raised by their widowed father, the former mayor of Boston, and a 24-hour period during which a car accident and a couple of strangers blur the lines separating privilege and poverty. A book signing will follow. Free at 6pm at 60 W Walton. Call 312-255-3700 for more information.
International Antiques Fair @ Merchandise Mart
Close to 100 dealers from around the world are participating in this year's International Antiques Fair. A great excuse to wander around the world's largest commercial building. $15, 11 AM to 3 PM. For more information, call 800-677-6278 or visit the website.
