I opted out of this years Printers Ball, being a little wary of large crowds lately and being a bit too exhausted feel to take in what is basically a cool event--an excellent chance to snag free stuff and celebrate indie presses (even if it's a bit hipsterish). I had no idea something like this would happen and I'd miss it...
http://chicagoist.com/2007/07/21/till_the_cops_c.php
Damned rowdy, drunken poet types...