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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Thursday, August 25 2011
Two Brothers Brewing Tasting Event
Uncommon Ground will host a Two Brothers Brewing 3-Course Tasting Event tonight. The local Warrenville, IL brewery will serve as the inspiration behind the meal. Uncommon Ground on Clark Executive Chef Justin Martin has created 3 courses infused with Two Brothers brews: the "Long Haul" Session Ale, "Domaine DuPage" French Country Ale, and "The Bitter End" Pale Ale. (See event site for full course listing.) 6pm - 8pm, $25 per person. Event held at Uncommon Ground on Clark, 3800 N. Clark St. Seating limited, call ahead for reservations. 773-929-3680
The Saps @ Empty Bottle
Chicago's very own The Saps play tonight at the Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western). Opening acts are Kentucky Knife Fight and Rivals of the Peacemaker. The show starts at 9:30pm, and tickets are $8 (free if you RSVP!). See the Empty Bottle Website for full details.
Chattinger's Book Club @ Challenger's Comics
Tonight, and every last Thursday of the month, is Chattinger's, the graphic novel book club at Challenger's Comics. This month's selection is A Drifting Life, Yoshihiro Tatsumi's autobiography of growing up in post World War II Japan. Purchase not required; 20% discount on featured book. Challenger's Comics, 1845 N. Western, 2R, 7pm.
Julia V. Hendrickson Reading @ Andrew Rafacz Gallery
Tonight Julia V. Hendrickson will release a new book of poetry entitled Grow No Moss at the Andrew Rafacz Gallery, 835 W. Washington Blvd. Julia will read selections from the book alongside performances by Mairead Case, Zach Dodson, Denise Dooley and Gabriel Wallace. Books, zines, and prints will be available for sale. Doors open at 6:30pm, reading begins at 7pm.
Rock for Kids Tour and Tasting @ Koval Distillery
Koval Distillery is opens their doors tonight to host two tours of their facilities for good people like you and me, ending with a whiskey tasting complete with light snacks--all for charity. Rock for Kids will receive 100% of the $20 admission fee. The special tours will begin at 6:15pm and 8:30pm.
