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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Friday, April 19
Chef Cleetus Friedman launches his new Crafted by Cleetus brand with a release party tonight from 5 to 9pm at Fountainhead Market, 1966 W. Montrose Ave. Two "Cleetus Heetus" hot sauces -- Bourbon Habanero and Bourbon Serrano -- and two sausages will be available for purchase.
The Chicago Nerd Social Club holds their monthly sci fi and fantasy book club meeting this evenign between 6:30pm and 7:30pm at Filter Cafe (1373-75 N. Milwaukee). Today's book for discussion is Dark Orbit by Carolyn Ives Gilman. The event is free. Please RSVP through the Facebook event page.