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, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, November 17 2008
NaNoWriMo Good Old-Fashioned Wordstorming Write-In
Come to Open Books's third Good Old-Fashioned Wordstorming Write-In to get the words flowing during National Novel Writing Month. Free wireless, good couches, hot coffee and other writers with whom to share your progress are what you'll find here. Admission is free, 6-10pm at 213 W. Institute Pl., Suite 305. Email info[at]open-books[dot]org for more information.
Studs Terkel Tribute @ Steppenwolf
A host of notable performers will come to the Steppenwolf Theatre for a tribute to the recently departed Studs Terkel. Included in the cast are David Schwimmer, Rick Kogan, Joyce Piven, Martha Lavey, Alan Wilder and more. Admission to the 7:30pm show are free, but reservations are required. Get them by calling 312-335-1650. Steppenwolf is located at 1650 N. Halsted St.
Chicago Grotesque @ Empty Bottle
Tonight the Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western) showcases of the experimental punk side of things with a concert featuring Bitter Tears, Lovely Little Girls, and the nicely-named Pussy Pirates. Fans of James Chance might have a really, really good time. Things get going at 9:30pm and the show is free. Call 773-276-3600 for more information.
Writers on the Record: David Wroblewski
This month, Writers on the Record welcomes David Wroblewski for a talk with Victoria Lautman about his much lauded (and Oprah-approved) book, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. The hour-long interview is free and open to the public, and will take place at 6pm in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4050 for more information.
