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Chicago International Movies & Music Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 6, 2011January 7, 2025

Do you like movies? Do you like music? Do you like movies about music? TheĀ  Chicago International Movies & Music Festival returns for its third…

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Chicago, Culture

Cafe Bong Ho

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 2, 2011January 6, 2025

“Korean dive bar,” “karaoke,” “porn” – these are the descriptors that prompt my visit to Edgewater’s Cafe Bong Ho. I’m not sure what I expect,…

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Diamond Rings, PS I Love You, and DAAN – 03/28/11

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 1, 2011January 7, 2025

After falling for Diamond Rings last month as Robyn’s opener, I was thrilled to hear of his Chi-town return at one of my very favorite…

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Chicago, Culture, Music

U.S. Royalty

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 29, 2011January 7, 2025

Friends and music lovers, I am a regular contributor to indieball.com which recently featured my article on U.S. Royalty. Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL Washington,…

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Chicago, Culture

Story Week: Chicago Classics

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 28, 2011January 5, 2017

Around 20 local writers read a selection from the works of their favorite Chicago authors.

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Green Tunnel: Hiking The Appalachian Trail

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 24, 2011January 5, 2017

Cover the 2,181 mile Appalachian Trail in a few minutes with this video.

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Chicago, Culture

Columbia College Story Week Festival of Writers

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 16, 2011January 5, 2017

This year’s theme centers on class issues’ role in creative works and the changing publishing environment.

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Flogging Molly – 03/11/11

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 12, 2011January 7, 2025

A few snaps from Flogging Molly’s St. Patrick’s Day show.

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Chicago, Culture

Interactive Chicago History Map

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 10, 2011January 6, 2017

This map by Domu is a fun way to explroe 500 Chicago locations of note.

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Chicago, Culture

The Interview Show at The Hideout

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 4, 2011January 6, 2017

Guests from all walks of culture, business, politics, and community submit to an interview by Mark Bazer.

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