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 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, January 22 2013
The Color of Christ @ Newberry Library
Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey, authors of The Color of Christ: The Son of God and the Saga of Race in America, read from and discuss their book at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., tonight at 6pm. Free.
Built In Chicago Launch
Built In Chicago holds its monthly Launch event tonight at Rockit Bar & Grill, 22 W. Hubbard St., from 6 to 9pm. Meet the founders of SeatSync, Arc Mobile, Stock Manufacturing Co. and Review Trackers and learn about the companies while you mingle with investors and other tech industry folks. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door (if tickets remain). 21+
The Economics of Happiness @ Overflow Coffee
Overflow Coffee Bar, 1550 S. State St., screens The Economics of Happiness, a documentary about the worldwide movement for localization, tonight at 7pm. A post-film discussion will be led by Local First Chicago. Free, but donations accepted and reservations recommended; reserve your seat here.
Johnny Young @ Empty Bottle
Johnny Young, Michael Vallera, Double Morris and MT Coast play the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., tonight. Tickets are $8 or free with RSVP. Doors are at 9pm. 21+
