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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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Thursday, February 05 2015
Demystifying YA @ Gleacher Center
The Chicago Writers Conference presents Demystifying YA: Take Your Young Adult Novel from Process to Published, a panel discussion featuring YA authors Natalie Haney Tilghman, Elizabeth Wheeler, Stefanie Lyons and Wendy McClure; Esther Hershenhorn moderates. They'll provide insights into what they've learned about the YA genre over the years, from writing tips to marketing ideas. The discussion takes place tonight from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Tickets are $30.
Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., screens this year's Oscar nominated documentary shorts in two programs at 7pm and 9pm tonight. Tickets are $10 per program.
Story Club @ Holiday Club
Story Club North Side returns to the Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd., tonight at 7:30pm with stories on the theme "Blah Blah Love." Featured readers include Sam Bailey, Nadine Kenney Johnstone and Britt Julious, and there will be a couple open mic slots available if you want to chime in. Hosted by Dana Norris. $10 donation at the door, 21+
Marilyn Manson @ The Riviera
Marilyn Manson brings his Hell Not Hallelujah tour to the Riviera Theater, 4746 N. Racine Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $58, and include a digital download of The Pale Emperor. 18+
