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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
Tuesday, September 16
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, July 15 2013
Wrigley Renovation Panel @ Moe's
Would the Cubs be better off building a stadium in the suburbs? What would a new ballpark look like, or can they get their current plans ironed out with the neighborhood and city? Can Wrigley Field continue to thrive after major additions? Join moderator Edward Lifson along with New York Times best-selling author Jonathon Eig, architect Dan Meis, design practitioner Elva Rubio and baseball scholar Bill Savage to discuss why design matters at Moe's Cantina, 3518 N. Clark St. The event is free and runs from 6-8pm. Register here.
Reno + Middlewest Dinner Collaboration
The minds behind Middlewest team up with Reno (2607 N Milwaukee) tonight for an evening of dishes inspired by the new culinary publication. Tickets $30-45; event runs 6-10pm.
Essay Fiesta @ The Book Cellar
This month's Essay Fiesta lineup includes: Erin Diamond, Ozzie Totten, Rachel Kossy, Sheri Reda and Dana Norris. The show includes a raffle with all proceeds going to the youth literacy organization 826 Chicago. Starts at 7pm at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., and is free, but get there early -- this show goes from plenty of seating to standing room only in a jiffy. For more information visit Essay Fiesta.
NAAM @ Reggie's
Brooklyn's NAAM headlines a psychedelic rock show at Reggie's, 2105 S. State St., along with Thee Arthur Lane, Deepspacepilots and Pale Horseman. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 17+
Open Mic Comedy @ Schubas
Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., presents a free Monday night open mic comedy program. Show starts at 9pm, and it's a 21+ event.
