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, November 19
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BY DAY
Monday, October 17 2011
Essay Fiesta @ Book Cellar
It's time for the October installment of Essay Fiesta, the charitable reading series that takes place at The Book Cellar. In addition to stories by co-hosts Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, tonight's show features stories from: OutLoud Chicago producer and comedian Adam Guerino; 2nd Story contributer and performer Kim Morris; Second City alum John Loos; Chicago Underground Comedy member Chad Briggs; and storyteller Paula Carter. The series is produced and hosted by comedian/writers Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon, and includes a raffle with all proceeds going to the youth literacy organization 826 Chicago. Show starts at 7pm at the Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln), and is free. For more information visit Essay Fiesta.
Cooking Up a Cure
Cooking Up a Cure, a benefit dining event benefiting the Chicago chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, takes place tonight at 5:30pm at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard St. Enjoy food from more than 20 local restaurants, plus beer, wine and cocktails, and an auction emceed by Steve Dolinsky. Tickets are $125.
