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Chicago, Culture

Rooftop Views in Speakeasy Style at Drumbar

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 6, 2012January 6, 2025

This Gold Coast bar doesn’t miss a beat.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 30, 2012January 6, 2025

Sample from over 50 Chicago breweries this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

Green Scene: Chicago Green Music Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 25, 2012January 4, 2017

Green was the theme of this environmentally sustainable festival.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Foster the People Guest DJ Set at Ada Street

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 21, 2012January 7, 2025

Foster the People took over Ada Street’s vinyl library for a night.

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Cleveland, Culture

Street Scene: Marine Week in Cleveland

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 18, 2012January 4, 2017

Marines invaded Cleveland last week for a friendly engagement.

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: Kishi Bashi

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 6, 2012January 7, 2025

Give this string-laden, sophisticated indie-pop a listen.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Do Division Street Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 4, 2012January 4, 2017

The perfect elements for summer festing.

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Cleveland, Culture

Love Letters to Cleveland

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 31, 2012January 4, 2017

Iron Chef Michael Symon articulated the feeling many of us have for the city.

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Cleveland, Culture

Cleveland Summer 2012 Events Guide

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 18, 2012January 4, 2017

Summer is an especially vibrant time in Northeast Ohio.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Your First Look at Lurie Children’s Hospital

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 10, 2012January 4, 2017

Step inside Children’s Memorial Hospital’s inspiring and supportive new home in Chicago.

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