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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Monday, February 02 2009
No Reservations: the Chicago Episode
Anthony Bourdain's take on Chicago eats on his show No Reservations premieres tonight at 9pm CST. To celebrate the occasion, we'll be liveblogging during the show. Also, we'll be giving away a lovely No Reservations-related PRIZE during the episode, so stop by for a chance to win!
Peachcake @ SubT
Despite Peachcake's playful sound and lively performances, they've been through a lot, including the death of one of their band members. Read more about their experience and their message in our music section, Transmission. They play Subterranean tonight. A Lull and The Wiitala Brothers open. 2011 North Ave. Show starts at 7pm. All ages. Tickets are $10.
Peggy Macnanmara @ The Morton Arboretum
Today, Chicago author Peggy Macnanmara discusses her book Architecture of Birds and Insects: A Natural Art at the Morton Arboretum from 7pm-9pm. Full details are available on the Science Chicago website.
Elbowing Off the Stage
Andrew Terhune, David Trinidad Jan Beatty read their work tonight at 7:30pm at 1278 N. Milwaukee #4W, as part of the "Elbowing Off the Stage" community reading series. Free, donations accepted.
Consuls General Concert Series @ AIC
Florian Kitt and Rita Medjimorec perform pieces by Haydn, Strauss and Koglmann as part of 360 Degrees: Art Beyond Borders. The event runs from noon until 1p.m. at the Art Institute, 111 South Michigan Avenue. Full information is available on the Art Institute's calendar.
