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Chicago, Culture

Prologue, A Chicago Literary Cocktail Party

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 6, 2016January 4, 2017

Do you like NPR, open bars, and supporting youth literacy? Check out this event in Chicago!

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Culture, Milwaukee, Travel Guide

Where to Eat and Drink in Milwaukee

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 2, 2016January 6, 2025

There are many reasons to visit Milwaukee, and eating and drinking are among the best.

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Culture, Little Rock, Music

Thursday Turntable: Bonnie Montgomery

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 14, 2016January 7, 2025

We caught opera-trained, country western musician Bonnie Montgomery live in Little Rock.

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Chicago, Culture

History on Exhibit in ‘Downton Abby’ Costumes

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 12, 2016January 4, 2017

‘Downton Abbey’ costumes have a lot to say about dynamic early 20th century.

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Architecture, Milwaukee

Room Key: Hilton Milwaukee City Center

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 16, 2016January 12, 2025

Updated elegance in central downtown Milwaukee.

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Chicago, Culture

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 11, 2016January 4, 2017

Here’s how to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day in the Windy City.

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Life Imitates Art in These Links
Culture

Link Love: Life Imitates Art

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 3, 2016January 4, 2017

You don’t have to be Dorian Grey to notice that every so often, art takes on a life of its own.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

The Empty Bottle Gives Chicago Spring Fever

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 1, 2016January 7, 2025

Playing a music festival in the winter is like the most Chicago thing you can do.

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Chicago, Culture, Madison

Favorite Posts of 2015

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 26, 2016January 4, 2017

Reflecting on the projects that made 2015 awesome.

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Culture, Music

Thursday Turntable: Everybody Loves The Sunshine

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 25, 2016January 7, 2025

If I’m walking on sunshine today, it’s because I’m still reveling in Roy Ayers’ radient performance.

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