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
Saturday, May 4
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, June 09 2008
Gapers Block Book Club Meeting
This month's meeting of the Gapers Block Book Club takes place tonight at The Book Cellar at 4736-8 N. Lincoln Ave., where we will be discussing Naked by David Sedaris. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, and new members are always welcome! Hope to see you there. Visit the official book club blog for more information.
Eric Etheridge @ 57th Street Books
Eric Etheridge will be at 57th Street Books to talk about his book Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders. Free. 6pm. 1301 E. 57th St. Call 773-684-1300 for more information.
Film Noir: Nightmare Alley @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long showing of film noir films from the 20th Century Fox archives. Tonight's film is Nightmare Alley from 1947, starring Tyrone Power as a carny who uses his sideshow skills to fleece unsuspecting suckers on Chicago's north side (and no, it doesn't involve setting up a Cubs parking lot). Nightmare Alley screens tonight at 8:00 PM. See the Film Center Website for a complete listing of the films. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Drink for Peace! @ Danny's
Tonight at Danny's, 1951 W. Dickens, hosts "Drink for Peace!," a benefit for Cooperative Image Group, a Humboldt Park-based non-profit arts education and social entrepreneurship organization. DJs Jeff Parker, Naomi Walker, Jocelyn Brown and Josh Abrams spin, and 50 percent of the bar proceeds will go to benefit Co-op Image's youth art center. 21+.
Ellen Hopkins @ Chicago Public Library
Ellen Hopkins will be at the Sulzer Regional Library to talk about her book Glass. Free. 6pm. 4455 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 312-744-7616 for more information.
Make Magazine Release @ Hideout
Make Magazine celebrates the release of Issue 6 with a party at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight at 7pm. There will be readings by contributors, experimental videos, and music and performances by Punk Band and Califone's Jim Becker and friends. $8 gets you in and gets you a copy of the magazine. 21+
Little City Used Book Sale @ Old Orchard
The Little City Foundation Used Book Sale, which is celebrating its 50th year, takes place at the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie from June 6-15. The book sale is expected to have more than 200,000 used books, plus author events and other activities. All proceeds from the sale benefit Little City Foundation, which provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Free. 10am to 9pm. 34 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. in Skokie. Visit the website for more information.
Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week kicked off Saturday, June 7, but if you work Monday through Friday, this is your starting day. Stop by a commuter station for complementary coffee and snacks. Celebrate a fun, healthy, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective way to commute. Sign your office up for the commuter challenge and compete for prizes. Ride your bike all the way to work or combine with CTA, Metra and Pace.
