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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Windows on the War: Exploring Soviet Propoganda at the Art Institute

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 22, 2011January 4, 2017

View a collection of the rare surviving posters which have not been seen in the United States since WWII.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Open House Chicago Gives You the Keys to the City

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 15, 2011January 4, 2017

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is offering an insider’s tour of the city.

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Chicago, Culture

Design*Sponge Book Signing in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 12, 2011January 4, 2017

The book is a trove of décor information and ideas.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Centennial in Chinatown

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 11, 2011January 4, 2017

Chinatown celebrated the 100th anniversary of Chinese Independence.

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Chicago, Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 10, 2011January 4, 2017

I like it in the city when two worlds collide.

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Atlanta, Culture, Travel Guide

Southern Sojourn – The Best of Atlanta

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 4, 2011January 6, 2025

A cultural tapestry of folksy southern charm and New South economic savvy.

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Chicago, Culture

Exploration Anniversary

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 2, 2011January 5, 2017

Thanks for one year of urban exploring with me!

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Exploring Pilsen’s Art Community

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 29, 2011January 5, 2017

More than 65 artistic environments will be open for public exploration.

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Columbus, Culture

Street Scene: Columbus Cycle Tavern

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 27, 2011January 6, 2025

Peddle under the influence in Columbus.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicagoans Share Their Favorite Memories

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 20, 2011January 5, 2017

50 Chicagoans share their favorite memories in this short film.

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