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
Sunday, July 26 2009
Newberry Library Book Fair (Half Price Day)
The Newberry Library gears up for their 25th annual book fair where more than 110,000 donated used books in 70 categories will be on sale, many for under $2, for book-lovers to take home. Profits for the Fair go toward sustaining the Newberry's mission and allow for continued public access to library. Today the Fair will run 10am-6pm at 60 W. Walton; admission is free and parking is available at 100 W. Chestnut or 100 E. Walton for $7 for up to 8 hours with Newberry validation. For questions and information, call 312-255-3510.
Salon des Arts Erotiques @ Randolph Street Market
Sure, Randolph Street Market is fun, but you're feeling a little frisky...maybe it's time to head to the Salon des Arts Erotiques, a special event this month only. Find the 3rd floor balcony in Plumbers Hall (1340 W. Washington) and experience live nude models posing for sketches, check out vintage films and art, and much more. For adults only...today from 10am to 4pm. For more info call 312-666-1200.
Chicago Antique Market @ Randolph Street
Still reeling after Domino Magazine folded earlier this year? Nurse your wounded design bone at the Chicago Antique Market, which takes place today from 10am-4pm in the historic Randolph Street Market District and Plumbers Hall complex at 1340 W. Washington Street. The market features 175 quality antique dealers with furnishings, housewares, artifacts, vintage clothing, jewelry, sterling, porcelain, lighting, ephemera, toys and collectibles. More information is available on the Chicago Antique Market website or by calling (312) 666-1200.
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Mayhem Fest @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
The legendary Slayer and Marilyn Manson headline the 2009 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Mayhem Fest today at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (19100 S Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park; 2:15pm). Also on the bill: Killswitch Engage, Bullet for My Valentine, Cannibal Corpse, Trivium, Job for a Cowboy, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Mushroomhead and more.
