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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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BY DAY
Wednesday, May 28 2008
Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction @ Women & Children First
Editor Sabrina Chapadjiev will be at Women & Children First to talk about her book Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction, which collects stories from women writers sharing the way they have "used their art to survive madness, abuse, incest, depression, and the impulse towards self-destruction." Free. 7:30pm. 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Wine Cellar Raid @ Cafe Matou
Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 - 10 pm, Cafe Matou features wines from the restaurant's cellar, 25 to be exact, priced at $17 each.
Cafe Matou is located at 1846 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 773-384-8911 for more information.
Barbara Walters @ Borders Michigan Ave
Barbara Walters will be at Borders Michigan Ave to talk about her book Audition: A Memoir. Free. Noon. 830 North Michigan Ave. Call 312-573-0564 for more information.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs @ Wrigley Field
Hopefully the Cubs will still have their slight hold on first place when this game begins at 7:05 p.m. at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison.
Green City Market
Get over to the Green City Market today from 7am-1:30pm, located at the south end of Lincoln Park, between Clark and Stockton Drive. The finest in fresh produce and other goods will be sold by a range of local and regional vendors. Chef Matt McMillin from Big Bowl will be leading a cooking demo today at 10:30am.
Reader Book Swap
The Reader's annual Book Swap is tonight from 6pm to 9pm at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave. Bring your used books and pick up new ones, watch a performance by The Janes go-go troupe, meet other Reader readers and possibly win a door prize. Everything is free except the drinks.
