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, June 13 2011
NeoCon Opening Night
NeoCon is North America's largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing over 40,000 architecture and design professionals with more than 140 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums, top-notch keynote speakers, taking place today through Wednesday, June 15, 9am-5pm at the Merchandise Mart (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza). Even though it's intended for commercial consumption, there are several independent local furniture designers showing, so furniture junkies shouldn't miss it. For more information, visit NeoCon's website.
Mary Kay Andrews @ Barbara's Bookstore
Author of New York Times' bestsellers Savannah Breeze and Blue Christmas Mary Kay Andrews discusses her latest novel, Summer Rental, at Barbara's Bookstore (1218 S. Halsted St.). 7pm.
Heather Lalley @ Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Heather Lalley is the author of The Chicago Homegrown Cookbook: Local Food, Local Restaurants, Local Recipes -- celebrate the book's release at Floriole Cafe & Bakery (1220 W. Webster) tonight from 4pm-7pm.
