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St. Dunstan in the East
Architecture, London, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: Hidden History in a London Garden

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 27, 2022October 1, 2022

Discover a park and powerful reminder of the London’s history.

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Ghost church in Pilsen, Chicago
Architecture, Chicago, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: Pilsen’s Ghost Church

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 27, 2022July 9, 2025

A Pilsen church is preserved in a surprising statement.

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The Roots at Pitchfork
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Dynamic Finale at Pitchfork Music Fest Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 18, 2022January 7, 2025

The final day of Pitchfork Music Fest 2022 started with a lull and ended with a roar.

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Culture, Music

A Soothing Saturday at Pitchfork 2022 Day Two

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 17, 2022January 7, 2025

Day two was a mellow day of music. Attendees swayed to sets by Mitski, Low, Karate, and more.

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Pitchfork Music Festival 2022
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Damp Dance Party at Pitchfork 2022 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 16, 2022January 7, 2025

Fans enjoyed The National, Amber Mark, Tierra Whack and more on Friday.

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

Four Chicago Artists to Catch at Pitchfork Music Fest 2022

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 11, 2022January 7, 2025

Don’t miss these must-see Chicago artists at Pitchfork Music Fest!

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makaya mccraven in chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Makaya McCraven’s Avant-Garde Jazz Transports Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 2, 2022January 7, 2025

Makaya McCraven is a Chicago drummer, “beat scientist,” and composer.

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art deco chicago spirit of electricity
Culture

Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – May 2022

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 1, 2022May 4, 2022

Download a free printable calendar for May 2022 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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Sky Landing by Yoko Ono in Chicago
Arts, Chicago, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: Yoko Ono’s ‘Sky Landing’

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 15, 2022March 22, 2022

Sky Landing is Yoko Ono’s first permanent artwork in the Americas.

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Chicago's Sky Chapel
Culture

Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – December 2021

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 1, 2021December 5, 2021

Download a free printable calendar for December 2021 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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