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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Thursday, April 25

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Illinois Playbook Breakfast w/ Mayor Emanuel

Politico Illinois presents Illinois Playbook Breakfast with Mayor Rahm Emanuel this morning at 8am at the The Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., 66th Floor. Mayor Emanuel will discuss "Illinois policy, politics and news of the day" with Politico's Chief White House Correspondent Mike Allen and Illinois Playbook Author Natasha Korecki. Free registration required.

Brew Lights @ Lincoln Park Zoo

Get into the holiday spirit with a glass of holiday cheer at Brew Lights, which runs 5:30-10pm at Lincoln Park Zoo (Cannon and Fullerton). Enjoy samples from Louis Glunz (Begyle, Berghoff, etc.) and enjoy the lights.Tickets $50-60.

The Skewer @ Cafe Mustache

The Skewer satirical news revue is back at Cafe Mustache, 2313 N. Milwakee Ave., tonight at 8pm with stories by Amanda Claire Buckley, erica dreisbach, Josh Leeper and Jim Markus, and a debate between Tom Harrison and Cory O'Brien. Eric Ruelle hosts. $5 suggested donation at the door.

 

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