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Having a beer with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz at Riot Fest
Culture

Having A Beer with Speedy Ortiz

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 25, 2018January 6, 2025

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz talks about touring a new album, working to make the music scene safer, and releasing her first book.

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GWAR performs at Riot Fest Chicago
Culture

I Had a Beer with GWAR and Survived

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 17, 2018September 9, 2025

I grabbed a beer with GWAR’s and chatted about their collaboration beer, what humans taste like, and what aliens request on their rider.

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Exhibit at the new Chicago Architecture Center
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Peek into the New Chicago Architecture Center

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 15, 2018August 7, 2019

Explores Chicago’s newest cultural destination

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Amen Dunes plays Lincoln Hall Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Amen Dunes Casts a Spell at Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2018January 7, 2025

Amen Dunes bewitched Lincoln Hall with an atmospheric psych-rock performance.

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chicago-energy-vortex-west-loop
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

“Hidden Chicago” Spots for Chicago Magazine

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 27, 2018March 20, 2019

Chicago magazine’s “hidden city” issue is live. Check out my articles, including Chicago’s smallest cemetery.

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Hero Coffee is located in a private Chicago alley
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: A Hidden Coffee Shop in Chicago’s Loop

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 30, 2018January 17, 2025

This little-known coffee shop is located inside a slice of Chicago history.

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Order of Elks domed rotunda ceiling in Chicago
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Inside Chicago’s Stunning Architecture

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 21, 2017March 3, 2018

Open House Chicago lets you peek inside Chicago’s most distinctive buildings. The annual two-day festival offers free access to over 200 locations.

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Image of fans at Pitchfork Music Festival 2017
Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Music Festival 2017 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 19, 2017January 7, 2025

Explore Chicago’s favorite weekend with your favorite bands, new artists, and festival fashion.

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Photo of the cafe at 8Arm in Atlanta
Atlanta, Culture

New Southern Brunch at Atlanta’s 8ARM

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 11, 2017January 6, 2025

8ARM feels like your cool kid friend is cooking for you.

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Photo of afternoon tea treats at the Drake Hotel
Chicago, Culture

10 Tips for Afternoon Tea Etiquette

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 6, 2017January 6, 2025

Whether you’re at the Ritz or a country tea room, keep these tips in mind at your next tea party.

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