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
Sunday, May 5
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, November 27 2007
A Smarter Season @ Pivot
Want to have a green holiday? Stop by eco-friendly boutique Pivot for its first holiday show, A Smarter Season, on Tuesday November 27 from 6 pm until 9 pm at 1101 W Fulton Market. They’ll teach you how to celebrate with socially responsible solutions for decorating, gift-wrapping, gift-giving, and post-holiday recycling. Bonus: there will be prized to win and goodies to devour! Visit their website for more details.
Stitch n' Bitch @ MCA
Back by popular demand, this event invites knitters to bring their needles and yarn to knit and exchange techniques and stories. Needle workers of all levels are welcome to participate in this fresh adaptation of the traditional sewing circle. Free. 5-8 p.m. Puck’s Café at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. For more info, visit the Website.
Ninjatown Micro Plush pre-release party @ Rotofugi
Celebrate the debut of Shawnimals' new Micro Plush Ninjatown toys tonight at Rotofugi, 1953 W. Chicago Ave., 6-9 pm. The blind-box toys won't be officially released until Nov. 30, so get while the getting is good. Shawnimals creator Shawn Smith will be on hand to sign stuff and listen patiently as you describe how plush ninjas changed your life.
