Bill will be reading his short story "Stand Up" on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, as part of Chicago's monthly Tuesday Funk reading series, of which he is also co-host and co-producer. The reading, which also features Stephen Markley, Lawrence Santoro, Holly McDowell, and Christopher Sweet, takes place at 7:30 pm in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant, 5148 N. Clark St. (just south of Foster). The upstairs lounge opens at 7:00 pm and is cash only. You must be 21 or over to be admitted. For further details, please visit https://www.tuesdayfunk.org.