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
Wednesday, April 24
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, November 04 2009
Yasmin Levy @ The Old Town School of Folk Music
As part of World Music Wednesdays, the Old Town School of Folk Music presents the Jerusalem-born Yasmin Levy, who has taken Latino music in new directions and to new heights on the international stage. World Music Wednesdays are free, ticketed events, with a suggested $5 donation. 8:30pm, 4544 N Lincoln Ave. For more information and tickets call (773) 728-6000 or visit the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Scrabble Night @ The Coffee Studio
Andersonville's The Coffee Studio hosts its monthly Scrabble Night tonight between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Boards and dictionaries will be provided -- just show up and you'll be matched with someone of similar skill level. All levels are welcome, from beginner to certified Word Freak. Prizes will be awarded for high scores. The Coffee Studio is located at 5628 N Clark St.
John Freeman @ Barnes & Noble
John Freeman, the new editor of Granta and the mind behind the Chicago issue, comes to Barnes & Noble to discuss his work with the literary magazine and his new book The Tyranny of E-mail. Free at 7:30pm at 1441 W. Webster Ave. Call (773) 871-3610 for more information.
Designing Obama Book Launch Party
The book Designing Obama overshot its Kickstarter funding goal of $65,000 by more than $15,000 -- and the Post Family is celebrating with a launch party tonight at the Family Room, 1821 W Hubbard, suite 202, from 7pm to 11pm. Free.
